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Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more

New Law Makes Bars and Nightclubs Safer: Drug Testing Kits Required to Prevent Drink Spiking

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California will require bars and nightclubs to have drug testing kits available to help customers determine if their drinks have been spiked. The new law, set to take effect in a few months, aims to make a night on the town safer by preventing incidents where people unknowingly consume drugs added to their beverages. The kits typically include strips, stickers, or straws that can detect common date-rape drugs such as ketamine or GHB. This measure is particularly important for women who often have concerns about their safety when drinking alcohol in … Read more

California Senators Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Red Flag Gun Laws and Prevent Access to Firearms by Potential Threats

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San Diego, California – Two California senators recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening red flag gun laws. These laws allow individuals to petition a court to confiscate firearms from someone they believe poses a potential threat to themselves or others, often a family member or the police. Under red flag gun laws in states like California, community members must first file a petition in court to initiate the process of confiscating firearms from an individual of concern. A judge then reviews the petition and decides whether to grant or deny the request, which includes removing … Read more