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Yankees Star Aaron Judge Aims to Power Up as the Third Spot Slugger in Batting Order

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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, outfielder for the New York Yankees, expressed his desire to be positioned in the third spot of the team’s batting order. Judge, known for his powerful hitting, sees himself as a valuable asset capable of producing significant runs for the team. During a recent interview, Judge revealed his preference to bat third and emphasized his ability to handle the responsibility. He believes batting in this position would allow him to maximize his impact on the game, creating opportunities for his teammates to drive in runs. This desire to hit … Read more

Columbia University Faces Restraining Order for Alleged ‘Catch and Kill’ Scheme on Sex Abuse Survivors, Lawyer Claims

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New York, NY – Columbia University has been issued a restraining order by a New York Supreme Court judge following allegations of a “catch and kill” scheme involving sexual abuse survivors of former OB/GYN Robert Hadden. The order comes after attorney Anthony T. DiPietro, representing over 500 of Hadden’s victims, accused the university of attempting to silence and deceive survivors. DiPietro stated, “Columbia was trying to catch unsuspecting, unrepresented women, and then overreach them to lock them up in a nondisclosure order.” He emphasized the importance of holding Columbia accountable for their actions and providing … Read more

Former President Fined $15,000 for Violating Gag Order in Contentious Trial as Closing Arguments Are Denied

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New York City — As the trial of former President Donald Trump continues in New York City, security concerns have loomed large. Threats targeting a top staffer of Judge Andrea Engoron arose after Trump accused her of political bias, prompting the judge to issue a gag order against the former president. Trump has already been fined $15,000 for violating the order on two occasions. Recently, Engoron denied Trump’s request to present his own closing arguments, citing ground rules that prohibited him from using it as a platform for a “campaign speech.” Trump, upon his arrival … Read more

Hong Kong Lawyer’s Jail Sentence Overturned: Court Grants Community Service Order in Obstruction Case

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HONG KONG (AP) — A lawyer in Hong Kong has successfully appealed against his jail sentence for obstructing a police officer outside a court during a national security case three years ago. The High Court replaced Leo Yau Lut-pong’s original seven-day sentence with a 160-hour community service order. The appeal was granted after it was found that the trial magistrate had wrongly applied the law in rejecting Yau’s plea for leniency. However, a separate appeal against his conviction for willful obstruction was dismissed. Yau, who works for Bond Ng Solicitors, had ignored a police sergeant’s … Read more