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Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Loses Bid to Stop Collection of $63M Judgment in First Amendment Lawsuit

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Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s request to halt the enforcement of a $63 million judgement against him has been denied by a federal judge. The judgement was issued after Carollo lost a civil trial last year in which he was found guilty of violating the First Amendment rights of two Little Havana businessmen, William Fuller and Martin Pinilla, and using the city’s resources against them. The jury awarded the settlement to Fuller and Pinilla, leading to the seizure of Carollo’s home and property by U.S. Marshals in February. In addition to the seizure of assets, Fuller … Read more

Former Trump Lawyer Warns of Potential ‘Retribution’ Awaiting Biden If He Loses: What’s at Stake for the President-Elect?

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer has warned that President Joe Biden may face severe consequences if he loses power. Michael Cohen, a prominent figure from the Trump administration, highlighted the potential for “retribution” against Biden should his presidency be cut short. These comments come as political tensions in the United States continue to run high. Cohen’s statement reflects the deeply divided political climate, where animosity and hostility exist between the two major parties. The notion of retribution suggests that the consequences of losing power could extend beyond simply relinquishing control of the … Read more

Trump Loses Defamation Suit, Ordered to Pay $83M for Sexual Abuse Allegations

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New York City, NY – In a high-profile defamation lawsuit, former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused him of sexual assault. The jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll, but there was not enough evidence to prove rape. Trump filed a counterclaim alleging that Carroll defamed him by making the rape allegation. However, the counterclaim was dismissed by Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan, who ruled that the jury verdict showed Carroll’s allegation was “substantially true.” Carroll initially sued Trump in 2019, claiming that he … Read more

Arkansas Attorney General Loses Lawsuit Over Board of Corrections’ Outside Counsel, Judge Rules

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Little Rock, Arkansas – In a recent ruling, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox rejected a lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin against the Board of Corrections. Griffin had claimed that the board had improperly hired outside counsel in its lawsuit against the state and Governor Sarah Sanders. The lawsuit came after the board went into executive session to suspend Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri and hired attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan, prompting Griffin to allege a violation of the state’s Freedom of Information Act. Judge Fox’s ruling stated that Griffin had failed to make … Read more