Media

Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Gastonia Police Moves Forward Amid Allegations of Excessive Force and Social Media Retaliation

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GASTONIA, N.C. — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a local veteran to move forward against the City of Gastonia, according to court documents. The lawsuit centers on incidents from 2021 during which Joshua Rohrer alleges that police officers employed excessive force during his arrest. Rohrer claims that, in addition to the force used against him, the police tased his service dog, which subsequently died. He contends that the officers engaged in retaliatory actions against him by posting derogatory comments on the Gastonia Police Department’s official Facebook page. The comments mentioned in … Read more

Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Breaching Confidentiality to Spin ‘Media Circus’ Narrative

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NEW YORK — Blake Lively’s legal team is accusing Justin Baldoni of leaking information from her recent deposition in an effort to shape a misleading public narrative. In a motion filed Monday, Lively’s attorneys specifically claimed that Baldoni and his co-defendants shared details of her July 31 testimony with tabloids, suggesting that the deposition was a dramatic confrontation between the two. The court documents, which surfaced through media reports, detailed allegations that Baldoni’s representatives aimed to foster a media frenzy by portraying the deposition as a significant clash between Lively and Baldoni. This comes amid … Read more

Veteran Media Lawyer Stephen Bacon Leaves Mark on Press Freedom and Legal Accountability

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Oldham, England — Stephen Bacon, a prominent figure in media law and a key player at Express Newspapers, left a lasting impact on the legal landscape surrounding journalism in the UK. His career spanned decades, during which he became known for his adept handling of defamation and contempt cases, often stepping into court to represent newspapers like the Daily Express, Sunday Express, and Daily Star. Throughout his career, Bacon found himself in the position of having to address various legal missteps on behalf of his clients. Notable cases include a 1989 incident involving cricketer Ian … Read more

Jury Slaps Gawker Media with $25 Million in Punitive Damages, Reinforcing the Consequences of Privacy Violations

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A jury has awarded a total of $25 million in punitive damages against Gawker Media and its owner, following a previous judgment of $115 million related to the publication of a private sex tape featuring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The jury announced its decision on Monday, reiterating its stance against the media company for what it deemed reckless behavior. The punitive damages breakdown includes $15 million directed at Gawker Media and $10 million for its owner. This hefty award underscores the jury’s intent to impose severe … Read more