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Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

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Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more

Los Angeles City Council Approves Historic $24 Million Settlement in Fatal LAPD Shooting Case

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Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a settlement of over $24 million on Tuesday for the mother of Jesse Murillo, who was fatally shot by two police officers in 2017. The council voted 11-0 in favor of awarding $24,450,750 to Tammy Murillo, with four council members absent during the vote. In a significant case involving an LAPD shooting, a federal jury had previously ruled in 2023 that Tammy Murillo should receive $23.8 million in compensation for her son’s death. The jury determined that officers Fred Sigman and Christopher Montague had … Read more

Parent Company of UFC Settles Antitrust Lawsuits with Former Fighters for $335 Million

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Las Vegas, Nevada – TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle two class-action lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters accusing the MMA promoter of violating antitrust laws. The lawsuits alleged that Zuffa, the predecessor entity that owned and operated UFC, underpaid fighters and engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The lawsuits, originally filed between 2014 and 2015, were consolidated into a single action in 2015. An additional lawsuit was filed in 2021. TKO reached an agreement to settle all claims in these lawsuits on March 13, 2024. The … Read more

Andreen Nicole McDonald’s Wrongful Death Case Ends in $210 Million Jury Award, But Attorney Highlights Symbolic Nature

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A jury has awarded a $210 million verdict in the wrongful death trial of Andreen Nicole McDonald, whose murder was featured on the television program “48 Hours.” However, the attorney for McDonald’s family believes the monetary award is mostly symbolic. Ron Salazar, co-lead plaintiffs counsel from Davis Law Firm, expressed the significance of pursuing the case despite the limited financial impact. The trial aimed to seek justice and hold those responsible accountable. The jury’s decision comes after a long legal battle to bring McDonald’s killer to justice. The details of her … Read more