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Google Gains Temporary Reprieve as Court Delays Play Store Antitrust Modifications Pending Appeal

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco has delayed a mandate that required Google to dismantle exclusivity barriers within its Android app store, waiting for an appellate court to weigh in on Google’s condemnation as a monopolist. The decision temporarily preserves Google’s operational framework until the appeal is decided, a legal process that could extend well into the future. This judicial pause follows the December 2023 jury verdict that labeled Google’s Play Store as monopolistic, claiming it suppressed innovation and artificially raised prices for consumers. Google had been facing the prospect of implementing … Read more

Federal Prosecutors Seek Jail for Ex-North Dakota Senator Pending Sentence on Child Exploitation Charges

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Government prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reconsider the release of a former North Dakota state senator, Ray Holmberg, as he awaits sentencing following his guilty plea to charges of engaging in sexual activity with minors abroad. Holmberg, who served extensively in the state legislature, admitted to traveling to Prague between 2011 and 2016 with the intent to pay for sexual acts with children. This case highlights ongoing concerns about child exploitation and the measures in place to prevent abuse by individuals in positions of power. Legal documents reveal that despite … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Extending Georgia Voter Registration Amid Hurricane Aftermath; Decision Pending Further Hearings

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Atlanta, GA — A judge in Georgia rejected an immediate motion to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across the state, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption. Despite this setback, Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has not closed the case entirely, scheduling a hearing for Thursday to further discuss the necessity of an extension. The legal challenge, spearheaded by prominent civil rights organizations including the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New Georgia … Read more

Logan County Jury Finds Man Guilty on Multiple Rape Charges; Bail Revoked Pending Sentencing

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BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — A jury in Logan County delivered a verdict of guilty on Friday against Steven A. Fulmer Jr., for multiple charges including seven counts of first-degree felony rape and one count of third-degree felony gross sexual imposition. The convictions stem from allegations that Fulmer employed force or threats to coerce three individuals into non-consensual acts. The decision came after roughly five hours of deliberations, marking a significant legal closure for the victims involved. Upon the verdict’s announcement, Logan County Court of Common Pleas Judge Kevin P. Braig immediately ordered that Fulmer’s bail be … Read more