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Federal Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction on Taxing Arizona State Rebates: What This Means for Families

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Phoenix, Arizona – Families in Arizona should include last year’s state rebate as part of their income when filing their taxes, according to a recent federal court ruling. The decision comes after Attorney General Kris Mayes’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the IRS from taxing the rebates was denied by a judge. The rebates, which were distributed to nearly 750,000 Arizona families, will now be subject to federal taxation. U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow stated that he lacked sufficient information to determine if the court has jurisdiction over whether taxing the rebate … Read more

Trump Secures $92M Bond Approval in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case: What It Means for the Former President

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New York City, NY – A judge has granted approval for former President Donald Trump’s $92 million bond to cover the jury award in the defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The bond was formally approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, following an agreement between the lawyers involved. Trump’s legal team has already announced their intention to appeal the verdict.

Brooklyn’s ‘Bully Gang’ Turns to Rap and Pot Dealing as a Means of Survival, Defense Claims in Trial for Murders

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BROOKLYN, NY – Moeleek Harrell, the alleged leader of the “Bully Gang,” currently on trial for three counts of murder, is being portrayed by his lawyer as a pot dealer and rap artist who simply sought to make ends meet after losing close friends to violence. Harrell and his associates adopted the name “Bully Gang” in an effort to reclaim the term, as they were frequently bullied growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. Their intention was to establish themselves as rap artists within the industry. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joy … Read more

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Cases on Free Speech and Social Media: What it Means for Online Expression

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a series of cases involving free speech and social media this year. One case in particular, Murthy v. Missouri, has drawn attention as it revolves around President Joe Biden’s administration urging platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook to remove posts spreading misinformation about the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and five social media users are bringing the lawsuit, arguing that the government exceeded its authority and violated constitutional free speech rights by censoring posts … Read more