Ownership

Texas Court Paves the Way for New Ownership of Infowars as Alex Jones Faces Accountability for Sandy Hook Defamation

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge has ruled that Infowars, the far-right media platform owned by Alex Jones, may be sold to help settle the substantial debt he owes to victims’ families from the Sandy Hook shooting. This decision comes after years of legal battles related to defamation claims against Jones, who has been accused of perpetuating conspiracy theories surrounding the tragic event. In a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ordered that Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, be handed over to a court-appointed receiver. This receiver will oversee the sale … Read more

Cici’s Ownership Showdown: $46 Million Legal Victory Highlights Bitter Family Feud in Pizza Empire

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Fort Worth, Texas – A lengthy legal battle has unfolded between the owners of Cici’s, a popular pizza chain, as two cousins who once collaborated to revive the company face off in court. After 18 months of disputes, a jury has awarded $46 million to Gala Capital Partners, led by Anand Gala, following claims that his cousin, Sunil Dharod, forced him out of leadership after their acquisition of the company. The dispute highlights the complexities of the partnership, which was established during Cici’s bankruptcy proceedings. Gala Capital and SSCP Management, controlled by Dharod, purchased the … Read more

Youngstown Clinches Ownership of Chill-Can Site, Eyes Transformation into Industrial Park after Long Legal Battle

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — After years of legal battles, the city of Youngstown has successfully acquired the former Chill-Can site on the lower East Side. A judge approved the transfer of ownership following a sheriff’s sale held on February 18, where the city purchased the 21-acre property for $1,379,580, a price that represents two-thirds of its assessed value. Jason Small, a senior assistant city law director, confirmed the ruling, stating, “It’s a done deal.” He noted that the city would address additional fees this week related to the property. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for … Read more

Jury Upholds Rights of Late Dallas Rapper Mo3’s Estate in Music Ownership Dispute

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Dallas, Texas — The estate of Melvin Noble Jr., known in the music world as the rapper Mo3, has secured exclusive ownership of his vocal recordings following a recent jury verdict. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant formalized the decision on May 12, confirming the jury’s findings from April 28 that favored Noble’s estate in a contentious legal battle. The lawsuit arose after Noble’s family accused former sound engineer Ray G. Bollin Jr. of copyright infringement and other legal missteps. Filing in August 2023, the estate claimed Bollin refused to return Noble’s music files after his … Read more