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New Mexico Sues Company for Illegally Charging Veterans for Free Benefit Services, Seeks Justice and Restitution

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Las Cruces, N.M. – New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking legal action against a Las Cruces-based company, Disabled Veterans Consultants, Inc. (DVC), accusing it of illegally charging veterans for benefits consulting services that should be offered at no cost. The services, which relate to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are typically provided for free by federally accredited entities. The lawsuit, lodged in the Third Judicial District Court, contends that DVC engaged in practices that contravene the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act by purporting to assist veterans without the … Read more

Jury Deliberates $73.6 Million Lawsuit Against Rapper Soulja Boy as Woman Seeks Justice

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Los Angeles, CA — A woman has filed a lawsuit against rapper Soulja Boy, formally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, seeking a staggering $73.6 million in damages. The complaint stems from multiple allegations, including sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress, all reportedly occurring during their relationship which spanned from 2007 to 2009. The plaintiff, identified only as Jane Doe to protect her privacy, claims that Soulja Boy’s behavior severely impacted her mental and emotional well-being. According to her legal team, the punitive damages sought are reflective of the serious nature of … Read more

Jury Selection Advances in Karen Read’s High-Profile Murder Retrial, Defense Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Double Jeopardy Claim

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DEDHAM, Mass. — As the fourth day of jury selection concluded on Friday in the retrial of Karen Read, a total of 10 jurors have been selected, evenly comprised of five men and five women. The case is gaining heightened attention as it heads toward a full jury of 16 members. Meanwhile, Read’s defense team is taking a critical legal step, seeking intervention from the highest court in the land. In a significant move, the defense counsel for Karen Read filed a plea with the Supreme Court late Thursday. They are contesting the retrial on … Read more

Suge Knight Faces Legal Setback as Lawyer Seeks Exit Before Civil Retrial Over 2015 Fatal Incident

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Los Angeles — In a surprising twist that emerged just weeks before a significant civil trial, Suge Knight, the former rap mogul, expressed astonishment during a court session when he learned via teleconference from a San Diego prison that his longtime attorney, David Kenner, had sought to withdraw from representing him. The hearing, conducted over a phone line, became a critical prelude to the re-trial scheduled for April 7, concerning the 2015 death of Compton businessman Terry Carter. Knight, visibly unsettled by the development, told the court that he was eager to proceed with the … Read more