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Columbia University Faces Restraining Order for Alleged ‘Catch and Kill’ Scheme on Sex Abuse Survivors, Lawyer Claims

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New York, NY – Columbia University has been issued a restraining order by a New York Supreme Court judge following allegations of a “catch and kill” scheme involving sexual abuse survivors of former OB/GYN Robert Hadden. The order comes after attorney Anthony T. DiPietro, representing over 500 of Hadden’s victims, accused the university of attempting to silence and deceive survivors. DiPietro stated, “Columbia was trying to catch unsuspecting, unrepresented women, and then overreach them to lock them up in a nondisclosure order.” He emphasized the importance of holding Columbia accountable for their actions and providing … Read more

Scammers Target Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Victims in Latest Identity Theft Scheme

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – In a recent federal court order, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the district court declared, “THIS IS A SCAM.” The judge’s order shed light on unsolicited calls and emails sent to potential claimants in the 3M earplug litigation, warning them about scammers attempting to obtain personal information. This case involves combat veterans who suffered hearing loss and tinnitus due to allegedly defective earplugs manufactured by 3M. The settlement for this mass tort product liability case amounts to $6 billion, potentially benefiting around 260,000 veterans. Interestingly, the tactics employed by these scammers closely … Read more

Former Locke Lord Partner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $400 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

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NEW YORK – A former partner at the U.S. law firm Locke Lord has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a $400 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, according to Manhattan federal prosecutors. Mark Scott, 55, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in November 2019, related to his role in the OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud. The sentencing occurred on Thursday, presided over by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos. In addition to the prison term, Judge Ramos ordered Scott to forfeit $392,940,000 and various assets, … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Exposes Trump’s Scheme to Destabilize Jury as Defamation Damages Deliberated

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NEW YORK, NY – President Donald Trump’s legal team faced pushback in court as a judge considered potential defamation damages. The columnist’s lawyer warned the judge that Trump hopes to “sow chaos” in this case. The ongoing legal battle, which has been closely watched, revolves around Trump’s alleged defamatory statements made against the columnist. During the court hearing, the columnist’s lawyer argued that Trump’s aim is to create chaos and divert attention from the main focus of the case. The lawyer alleged that Trump has a history of employing such tactics in legal matters. This … Read more