Lottery

Elon Musk Embroiled in New Legal Battle Over Alleged Rigged $1 Million Voter Lottery

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Austin, Texas – Elon Musk, along with America PAC, is embroiled in another legal battle stemming from a $1 million voter incentive initiative. A new class action lawsuit filed by an Arizona resident alleges fraud and breach of contract over the promotional contest, claiming it was not conducted as advertised. The lawsuit, lodged in a Texas District Court this Tuesday, extends to a 14-page document accusing the setup of falsely luring participants with promises of a random chance to win $1 million each day. The promotional activity had targeted registered voters across seven swing states, … Read more

Justice or Lottery? Vital Role of Judge Assignments in Asylum Case Outcomes Highlights Inequities in U.S. Immigration Courts

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Minneapolis, MN — In the sprawling halls of Fort Snelling immigration court, the fates of asylum seekers such as Fernanda from Ecuador hinge not just on their harrowing stories but also, significantly, on which judge hears their case. Fernanda, cradling her American-born baby, approached Immigration Judge Katherine L. Hansen with uncertainty, admitting her unfamiliarity with the asylum process. Meanwhile, a Mexican immigrant pleaded his case before Immigration Judge Monte G. Miller, apologizing for his illegal entry due to safety fears back home. The outcomes of these cases often depend starkly on the judge assigned. Data … Read more

D.C. Man Denied $340 Million Powerball Jackpot Due to Mistaken Website Numbers, Files Lawsuit Against District and Lottery Officials

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Washington D.C. – A man from Washington D.C. believed he had struck it rich with a $340 million Powerball prize, only to be told that there had been a mistake. Joseph Cheeks has now taken legal action against the District, Powerball, and various government offices and affiliated companies because they have refused to pay him his winnings. According to Cheeks, his numbers appeared on the D.C. Lottery’s website after the January 7 drawing last year. Although Cheeks didn’t watch the drawing on January 7, he checked the D.C. Lottery website on the morning of January … Read more