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Nick Carter Fights Back: Launches Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Carter, the former member of the boy band Backstreet Boys, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his sexual assault accusers. Carter, 43, is fighting back against the allegations, claiming that his accusers are attempting to extort money from him. In legal documents obtained by The Blast, Carter asserts that he will not allow his name to be tarnished by individuals seeking to profit from his celebrity status. The pop star strongly denies the sexual assault allegations and argues that he is the victim of an extortion plot. Carter alleges that … Read more

Longview City Council Member and Lawyer Launches Mayoral Campaign, Bringing Fresh Perspective to the City

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LONGVIEW, Texas – Longview City Council member and attorney Kristen Ishihara is launching her campaign to become the new Mayor of Longview. Ishihara, who moved to Longview in 2006 after graduating from Baylor Law School, previously served as the city council member for District 4 from 2014 to 2023. During her time in Longview, Ishihara has been actively involved in various community organizations. She served as president of the Junior League of Longview, and was a member of the Gregg County Bar Association and East Texas CASA. She also co-founded the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance, … Read more

Trump Launches Fiery Social Media Attack on Judge Deciding His NY Fraud Case, Puts Residency of His Empire at Stake

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump expressed his fury at Judge Arthur Engoron in a series of social media posts on Saturday. The judge is presiding over a New York civil fraud case that has the potential to bar Trump from conducting business in the state, where he established his real estate empire. Prior to the trial, Judge Engoron ruled in favor of the top claim brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in the civil lawsuit. The judge found that Trump and his company had deceived banks, insurers, and others … Read more

Trade Group Launches Lawsuit Against Ohio’s New Social Media Law, Citing Unconstitutionality

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Columbus, Ohio (AP) – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over its new law requiring companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to go into effect on January 15, but NetChoice, the trade group, is seeking to halt its implementation. NetChoice, which counts companies like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X among its clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. The trade group has previously taken legal action … Read more