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Taylor Swift’s Lawyers Send Cease and Desist Letter to College Student Tracking Her Private Jet, Citing Safety Concerns

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Los Angeles, California – Taylor Swift’s legal team has sent a cease and desist letter to a college student who uses public flight data to track private jet usage. The letter suggests that the student’s social media accounts are aiding Swift’s stalkers and threatening her safety. This recent development comes after the same student, Jack Sweeney, faced a suspension from X for his jet tracking account that rankled Elon Musk. Swift’s lawyers from the law firm Venable also cited safety concerns in a letter they sent to Sweeney in December. In response to the cease … Read more

Behind Closed Doors: Mediation for East Oktibbeha/Mississippi State Lawsuit to Remain Private

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EAST OKTIBBEHA, Miss. – Mediation in the lawsuit between East Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and Mississippi State University will be conducted behind closed doors, barring public access to the proceedings. The decision was made by the Mississippi Supreme Court, which ruled against efforts to open the mediation to the public. The lawsuit was filed in 2018 by the school district, claiming that Mississippi State had failed to fulfill its obligations to the community. Specifically, the school district alleges that the university failed to provide adequate resources and funds to support the consolidation process. Mediation was … Read more

Fulton County DA Defends Hiring of Private Attorney as Lead Prosecutor in Trump Election Fraud Case, Calls Criticism Unfair and Possibly Racist

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ATLANTA, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has addressed the controversy surrounding her choice of private attorney Nathan Wade as lead prosecutor in the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others. Responding to allegations of an improper relationship between her and Wade, Willis defended her decision and suggested that criticisms may be rooted in unfairness and even racism. Speaking at the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Willis praised Wade’s extensive legal experience and impeccable credentials, emphasizing that he is more than qualified to oversee the complex racketeering case. … Read more

Bar Council Chair Urges Parliament to Review Private Prosecutions After Post Office Scandal

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London, England – The chair of the Bar Council, Sam Townend KC, is calling for formal regulation of private prosecutions to prevent possible abuses of power. Townend’s suggestion comes in light of the Post Office scandal, where over 3,500 postmasters were accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting, with over 700 facing prosecution. While the Post Office saw itself as a victim in this situation, it was also able to act as a prosecutor, leading Townend to highlight the potential vested interests of those initiating private prosecutions. This push for regulation comes as the use … Read more