Politically

Elevate Fights Back: Developer Claims Lawsuit Over Hilton Project is Politically Driven and Unfounded

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A legal dispute is unfolding over a planned Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel in downtown Corpus Christi, with Elevate QOF, LLC responding to allegations of fraud and misconduct. The developer is pushing back against claims made by Ajit David of RGB Hospitality Group, who argues that Elevate manipulated information to deceive city officials regarding floodplain assessments related to the project. In a statement issued Thursday, the law firm representing Elevate, Anderson, Lehrman, Barre & Maraist, called the lawsuit “baseless,” describing it as an attempt by David to hinder the hotel development and … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Vance Boelter on Multiple Murder Charges Tied to Alleged Politically Driven Attacks

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MINNEAPOLIS — A grand jury has indicted Vance Boelter for premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a series of violent incidents on June 14, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The indictment details additional alleged victims, deepening the severity of the charges connected to Boelter’s purportedly politically motivated actions. The charges against Boelter include two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of felony animal cruelty, and one count of impersonating a police officer. The indictment has drawn significant attention, given the charged nature of the incidents and the … Read more

Istanbul Lawyer Arrested After European Council Meeting Claims Detention is Politically Motivated

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Istanbul, Turkey – Fırat Epözdemir, a prominent member of the Istanbul Bar Association Board of Directors, was detained upon his arrival at Istanbul Airport on January 23. Epözdemir had been returning from a meeting at the European Council in Strasbourg, which was focused on defending human rights. Following his detention, Epözdemir was transported to Metris Prison. His arrest has sparked considerable concern among legal professionals and human rights activists, both domestically and internationally. Epözdemir has publicly addressed his arrest via social media, expressing gratitude towards his colleagues and supporters. Notably, he thanked Prof. Dr. İbrahim … Read more

Iowa’s Legal Guardians: ACTL Stands Against the Politically Motivated Attacks on State Judges and Justices

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Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) has issued a strong statement opposing the politicized attacks on the state’s judiciary, highlighting concerns over recent criticisms aimed at individual judges and justices stemming from their legal rulings. The statement comes amid growing tensions over court decisions involving highly charged issues such as abortion rights, with activists on various sides of the debates calling for the impeachment or removal of several justices. Bill Graham, Vice-Chair of the Iowa State Committee, affirmed the group’s commitment to protecting judicial independence, … Read more