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Nevada Attorney General Launches Lawsuits Against Social Media Giants, Accusing Platforms of Deliberately Addicting Youth

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed civil lawsuits against several popular social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The lawsuits allege that the algorithms used by these platforms have been intentionally designed to addict young users. According to Ford’s office, these addictive designs have led to various negative effects on the mental and physical health, privacy, and safety of young people. The lawsuits specifically point out features such as endless scrolling, disappearing content, and dopamine-inducing rewards as tactics used by these platforms to maximize usage and manipulate … Read more

Former President Trump Fires Back on Social Media Amidst Pending Verdict in New York Civil Fraud Case

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday to deliver a scathing attack on the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James, as he awaits the verdict of his civil fraud case. If found guilty, Trump could potentially be banned from conducting business in the state. In his series of posts, Trump reiterated his defense in the case, labeling it a “witch hunt” and asserting that his company achieved “only success and profits.” He also pointed to a disclaimer and non-reliance clause, emphasizing the need for readers to … Read more

St. Louis Man Seeks to Clear Conviction for Pointing Gun at Social Justice Demonstrators

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McCloskey, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking to have his misdemeanor conviction expunged after gaining notoriety for brandishing a gun at social justice demonstrators. Reportedly, McCloskey filed a request with a local judge this week to wipe the conviction from his record. In June 2020, McCloskey and his wife felt threatened by protesters who were passing their mansion on their way to protest in front of the mayor’s house. As a result, McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree assault and was fined $750. However, Republican Governor Mike Parson … Read more

Former President Trump Storms Out of Defamation Trial, Lashes Out at Judge Kaplan in Social Media Tirade

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Judge Lewis Kaplan via social media following his dramatic exit from the courtroom during his ongoing defamation trial. The trial stems from allegations made by E Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault. Trump’s outburst occurred shortly after reports emerged of his abrupt departure from the court at approximately 10 a.m. Taking to social media only 90 minutes later, Trump initially directed his rage towards Carroll before shifting his focus to Judge Kaplan. Trump’s comments were posted on his new social media … Read more