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Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay Over $4 Million in Damages After Jury Finds Him Liable for Assault and Sexual Battery

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Los Angeles, California — A jury in California has found rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, responsible for a series of grave accusations brought forth by a woman who was formerly employed as his personal assistant. The Grammy-nominated artist now faces more than $4 million in compensatory damages for claims including assault, sexual battery, and harassment during her tenure. The verdict came after two days of jury deliberations, concluding that Way had not only created a hostile work environment but had also engaged in behavior that instilled fear and committed gender-based … Read more

Jury Orders Filmmaker to Pay $1.68 Billion in Historical Sexual Abuse Case, Setting a New Precedent in #MeToo Era

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NEW YORK — In a landmark decision that underscores the enduring impact of the #MeToo movement, a New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused Hollywood writer and director James Toback of decades-long sexual misconduct. The case, which echoes the widespread calls for accountability in the entertainment industry and beyond, brings significant attention to dubious practices that have long been whispered about but seldom addressed with such substantial consequences. The verdict, announced Wednesday, serves as one of the most substantial jury awards in the context of the #MeToo era and … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Ordered to Pay $6.6 Million to Whistleblowers in Retaliation Case

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Austin, Texas – A district court in Travis County has ordered a $6.6 million payment to four former aides of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The ruling compensates them for wrongful termination after they accused Paxton of misconduct and reported him to the FBI. The whistleblowers, Blake Brickman, David Maxwell, Mark Penley, and Ryan Vassar, had alerted federal authorities on October 1, 2020, about potential abuses of office by Paxton. By mid-November of the same year, all four had been dismissed from their positions. Judge Catherine Mauzy concluded that the evidence overwhelmingly demonstrated the plaintiffs … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Ordered to Pay $6.6 Million to Whistleblowers for Unlawful Retaliation

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County District Court judge has ordered the Texas Attorney General’s Office to pay $6.6 million to four former employees who sued after being terminated. They alleged retaliation following their whistleblower complaints against Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a decision issued on Friday, Judge Catherine Mauzy sided with the whistleblowers by confirming that Paxton’s office had violated the Texas Whistleblower Act. The lawsuit centered on accusations that Paxton had used his position to benefit a real estate developer, Nate Paul, in exchange for personal favors. According to the judgment, the plaintiffs … Read more