Former City Councilman and Company Ordered to Pay $728K for Securities Fraud and Lavish Spending

SHERMAN, Texas — A Grayson County jury awarded a $728,000 judgment on Tuesday against former Denison city councilman Michael Wright, in a case that spotlighted allegations of investment and securities fraud linked to his business, Wright Drilling and Exploration. The verdict, confirmed after a week-long trial and six hours of jury deliberation, concluded a legal battle that began three years ago when investors accused Wright of mismanaging their funds, leading to significant financial losses under the guise of profitable oil and gas investments. Fernando Bustos, representing the aggrieved investors, lauded the jury’s decision as a … Read more

Jury Verdict Upended: New Trial Ordered in 2003 Fatal Taxi Crash Due to Juror Misconduct

ATLANTA, Ga. – The long-standing quest for justice by Ed Heller, whose wife Patricia Heller tragically died in a 2003 car accident, gained renewed attention after a recent court ruling called for a new trial. Over 20 years ago, Patricia lost her life when the taxi she was riding in, shortly after departing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, crashed into a row of trees on a slick portion of Interstate 85. The driver, Abdallah Adem, later admitted guilt in vehicular homicide, attributing the accident to the poor condition of the taxi’s tires. Yet, the complications in … Read more

Voting Machine Co-Founder Ordered to Testify in High-Stakes Lawsuit Involving Broadcast Network and Prominent Election Conspiracy Advocates

WASHINGTON — A judge has ordered that James Hoover, co-founder of Dominion Voting Systems, must testify in a high-profile lawsuit that involves claims made against his company regarding the 2020 presidential election. The legal battle targets broadcaster One America News Network (OAN) and several prominent supporters of former President Donald Trump, including Patrick Byrne and Mike Lindell, who are accused of promoting unfounded election fraud theories. Federal Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya ruled that Hoover’s deposition would be limited to three hours. The decision is part of the ongoing legal proceedings where Dominion seeks to hold … Read more

NFL Ordered to Pay $4.7 Billion in Landmark ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Lawsuit Verdict

Los Angeles — In a landmark decision that could reshape sports broadcasting, a federal jury has awarded $4.7 billion in damages against the National Football League in a class-action lawsuit alleging antitrust violations connected to its “Sunday Ticket” package. The verdict, which came after three hours of deliberation, may signal significant changes in how NFL games are distributed and priced in the future. Plaintiffs in the case argued that the NFL’s exclusive deal with DirecTV, which allows the satellite TV provider to broadcast out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games only through its “Sunday Ticket” service, was … Read more