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Donald Trump’s Presidential Library to Receive $15 Million as Part of Settlement in Defamation Dispute Over Rape Allegation Claims

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal settlement, ABC News has agreed to allocate $15 million to the planned presidential library of Donald Trump, as part of a resolution to a defamation lawsuit stemming from false statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos regarding Trump’s legal battles with writer E. Jean Carroll. The network has also consented to cover $1 million in legal fees for Trump’s attorney, within an agreement disclosed this Saturday. The case revolved around allegations by Stephanopoulos during a broadcast of “This Week” on March 10. He inaccurately claimed that Trump had been … Read more

Exploring the Ethical Frontier: Should AI Receive Rights and Legal Protections?

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In the swiftly evolving field of technology, the unique capabilities and potential rights of artificial intelligence (AI) have become a hot topic in legal and ethical discussions worldwide. The human brain, with its sophisticated structures and billions of neurons, sets a high bar for intelligence and emotional complexity. However, as AI technologies grow increasingly advanced, mimicking these human traits, they raise questions about the need for protective laws concerning AI entities. Researchers highlight that the human brain is far more complex than those of our closest animal relatives, such as chimpanzees and gorillas. Humans possess … Read more

Justice Served: Ex-Officers Receive Lengthy Sentences for 2018 Assassination of Brazilian Councilwoman Marielle Franco

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — In a significant sentence delivered on Thursday, two former police officers were convicted for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that garnered international attention due to its political undertones and the brazenness of the crime. The court sentenced Ronnie Lessa to 79 years in prison, while his accomplice, Elcio de Queiroz, received a 59-year term for their roles in the execution-style killing. Marielle Franco, a rising political star and outspoken critic of police brutality, was assassinated on March 14, 2018, as she was returning … Read more

Verizon Customers May Receive Compensation in $100 Million Class Action Settlement

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Hackensack, New Jersey – Verizon customers in the United States could be entitled to a share of a proposed $100 million class action settlement. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, alleges that customers were unfairly and deceptively charged undisclosed administration fees as part of their monthly plans. Eligible customers who were affected by these charges between January 2016 and November 2023 have until April 15 to submit a claim. Verizon customers across the country should take note of this settlement and how it may impact them. The legitimacy of the Verizon class action settlement has … Read more