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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Conservative Writers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1 million by a jury in a defamation case against two conservative writers who compared his work on global warming to that of a convicted child molester. The verdict comes 12 years after Mann originally filed the lawsuit. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, gained prominence for his 1998 graph in the journal Nature known as the “hockey stick,” illustrating the rapid warming of the planet. While the graph brought him fame, it also attracted skepticism and criticism from climate … Read more

San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Picks: Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson, the Ideal Choice for San Francisco Superior Court Judge

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San Francisco, CA – In the upcoming election for San Francisco Superior Court judge, Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson have secured an influential endorsement. Their combined legal experience and dedication to justice make them the ideal candidates for this important position. Begert boasts an impressive track record as a public defender, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of the court system and a commitment to upholding fairness. His experience advocating for the rights of the accused will undoubtedly shape his approach as a judge, ensuring that all parties receive a fair and just trial. … Read more

Former Trump Fixer Michael Cohen Calls Out Trump’s Change of Heart on ‘Retribution’: Claims Seal Team Six Will Take Action

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen dismissed ex-President Donald Trump’s recent backtrack on his “retribution” talk, joking that Trump will have Seal Team Six take care of it instead. Cohen’s remark was in response to arguments made by Trump’s lawyer during an appeals court hearing that a president could order Seal Team Six to assassinate a political rival without facing prosecution unless impeached and convicted first. During a recent Fox News town hall, Trump slightly walked back his promise of “retribution,” stating that although people like the idea, he won’t “have time” … Read more

Former Trump Fixer Michael Cohen Mocks Trump, Suggests Seal Team Six Will Handle ‘Retribution’

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NEW YORK, NY – Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen responded to ex-President Donald Trump’s attempt to downplay his previous talk of “retribution.” During a recent Fox News town hall, Trump stated that he won’t “have time” for retribution if he wins the election again. However, Cohen dismissed Trump’s change of heart, jokingly suggesting that he would have Seal Team Six carry out any retribution on Trump’s behalf. The reference to Seal Team Six stems from a controversial argument made by Trump’s attorney in a recent appeals court hearing. The attorney claimed that a president could … Read more