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Judge Grants Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Motion to Pause Jan. 6 Proceedings Following Trump’s Presidential Victory

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A judge has granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to temporarily halt proceedings in the January 6 case following former President Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The decision came amidst concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest and the unprecedented nature of the situation, with a former president facing possible legal challenges while seeking re-election. The pause in the case, which probes into the events surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, underscores the complex legal and ethical quandaries that have surfaced since Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race. Trump’s victory … Read more

NYC Transit Riders and Workers File Lawsuit Against MTA Following Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause

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New York City, NY – A new lawsuit spearheaded by city officials and a prominent transport workers union is taking aim at the Metropolitan Transportation Finished Authority (MTA), challenging the consequences of Governor Kathy Hochul’s abrupt suspension of the city’s congestion pricing scheme. This legal action, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and Transport Workers Union of America Local 100, claims that the suspension has triggered unjustified cuts to bus services, affecting thousands of commuters. Scheduled to initiate on June 30, the congestion pricing initiative was anticipated to … Read more

Florida State’s Lawsuit Against ACC Faces Potential Dismissal as Conference Requests Pause

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Charlotte, North Carolina – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has responded to Florida State University’s (FSU) ongoing lawsuit against the conference by asking a Florida court to pause the litigation. According to the ACC’s filing on Friday, they are seeking to either halt FSU’s lawsuit while their own claim against the school in North Carolina proceeds, or dismiss FSU’s case entirely. The ACC’s response comes after FSU filed a motion last week in North Carolina to dismiss the conference’s lawsuit, which was initially filed in December. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Mecklenburg County … Read more