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Federal Judge Dismisses Justine Wadsack’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Speeding Ticket Amid Court No-Show Controversy

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TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by former state lawmaker Justine Wadsack that alleged Tucson police officers infringed upon her civil rights in connection with a speeding ticket. The lawsuit stemmed from a traffic incident last year in which Wadsack was recorded driving 71 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. She claimed the citation was a retaliatory measure linked to her critiques of the Tucson city government. On the designated court date in late August, Wadsack failed to appear, claiming personal issues related to a family health … Read more

Judge Issues Default Judgment Against Toback After No-Show in Court, Damages Trial Set Following Allegations

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New York, NY – A New York court recently issued a default judgment against filmmaker James Toback after he failed to show up for earlier court proceedings. The judgment follows a series of accusations against Toback, who has openly denied any wrongdoing, insisting that any sexual interactions he had were consensual and rebuffing claims of sexual misconduct. Toback, representing himself, has contended that the extended statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in New York infringes on his constitutional rights. This statute allows for older cases, which would typically be barred by the usual legal … Read more