Memory

Jordan D’s Law: Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Tackle Online Sextortion and Honor Local Teen’s Memory

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LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to combat the increasing menace of online sextortion, especially among minors, Michigan legislators have introduced a legislative package known as Jordan D’s Law, memorializing a teenage victim of this heinous crime. The law seeks to hold perpetrators accountable and ramp up preventive education against such online threats. The bills introduced by State Reps. John Fitzgerald, Kara Hope, and Jenn Hill are crafted in response to the tragic death of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Marquette, who took his own life in 2022 after becoming a victim of sextortion. This crime … Read more

Former Attorney Accused of $100 Million Scheme Fakes Memory Problems, Judge Rules

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LOS ANGELES, California – A judge has determined that Tom Girardi, the disgraced former attorney, is competent to stand trial for wire fraud charges. The decision, revealed in a recently unsealed 52-page document, comes after allegations of faking memory problems by Girardi, known for his involvement with reality star Erika Jayne and a high-profile legal career. U.S. Dist. Judge Josephine Staton raised doubts about Girardi’s credibility in her ruling. She stated that his denial of knowledge or memory loss regarding the charges against him lacked credibility. Moreover, the judge cited evidence suggesting that Girardi purposefully … Read more