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Swift Justice: Jury Exonerates Former Caldwell Police Sergeant of Sexual Abuse Charges

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Caldwell, Idaho — A jury has acquitted former Caldwell police sergeant Ryan Bendawald of all charges, including those relating to accusations of sexual abuse tied to his position within the police department. The verdict was reached in under four hours after deliberation. Bendawald faced multiple allegations, including claims that he used his authority to engage in inappropriate conduct. Throughout the trial, his defense maintained that there was insufficient evidence to support the accusations made against him. The jury ultimately sided with the defense, concluding that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof. The … Read more

Judge Nixes Justin Baldoni’s Bid to Depose Taylor Swift as Legal Drama with Blake Lively Intensifies

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A federal judge has denied a request from Justin Baldoni to extend the time for him to depose Taylor Swift in his ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. The ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis J. Liman, effectively closes the door on Baldoni’s attempt to question Swift under oath, which was part of his defamation suit against Lively. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claimed that Swift had agreed to participate in the deposition. However, this assertion was countered by Swift’s lawyer, J. Douglas Baldridge, who stated that Swift had not given her consent to be deposed. The … Read more

Quick Verdict: Williamsport Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Sales in Swift 15-Minute Jury Decision

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Williamsport, Pa. — A jury swiftly convicted Sean Patrick Ford of selling fentanyl to undercover informants during a trial that lasted just five hours. The jury, comprising five women and 11 men, delivered the unanimous verdict after a brief 15-minute deliberation. Ford, 56, was found guilty of multiple drug-related charges, including two counts of selling fentanyl and illegal use of a cellphone. Following the ruling, his bail was revoked, and he was taken into custody. The case centered around controlled buys of fentanyl from Ford in January 2022, facilitated by a confidential informant who tragically … Read more

Taylor Swift Escapes Deposition in Lively-Baldoni Legal Drama; Court Denies Extension Request

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New York — Taylor Swift is unlikely to testify in a legal dispute involving actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman recently denied Baldoni’s petition for an extension that would have allowed more time to arrange a deposition with the singer before the upcoming discovery deadline on September 30. While Lively received a new deadline of October 10 for her own requests, it appears Swift’s participation will not be necessary. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, initially sought additional time, claiming in a letter to the judge that Swift was prepared to … Read more