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Lawsuit Claims TikTok Ignored Mental Health Hazards for Young Users

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San Francisco — A recent lawsuit filed in California alleges that the popular video-sharing app TikTok was aware of potential mental health risks posed to children who use the platform. Despite this knowledge, the lawsuit claims, the company failed to take adequate steps to mitigate those risks. The legal action, brought forward by a group of concerned parents, accuses TikTok of negligence and demands accountability for the purported impact on young users’ mental well-being. The complaint highlights that TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, had internal research indicating the platform could be particularly harmful to … Read more

NJ Judge Benched for Controversial TikTok Antics Inside Courthouse

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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey judge known for sharing controversial videos on TikTok under a pseudonym has been suspended for three months without pay by the state’s Supreme Court. Gary Wilcox, who serves as a Superior Court judge in Bergen County, faced disciplinary actions after his online activities, which included videos that featured profanity and sexually explicit content, came to light. Judge Wilcox, operating under the alias “Sal Tortorella,” shared multiple videos where he was seen engaging in behavior unbecoming of a judiciary member. In some instances, he appeared in his judicial robe, while … Read more

TikTok Challenges New U.S. Law in Court, Argues Unconstitutional Ban Threatens Free Speech Rights

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Washington — A new challenge to the control of TikTok by its Chinese parent company ByteDance unfolded in federal court on Monday, with lawyers arguing that a U.S. law mandating the sale of the short-video app or facing a ban infringes on constitutional rights. The legal confrontation, spotlighting issues of national security and free speech, drew attention as the case opened at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The legislation in question, recently signed by President Joe Biden, roots its justification in national security apprehensions due to the vast American user … Read more

Katie Price’s TikTok Earnings Frozen Amidst Ongoing Bankruptcy Proceedings

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LONDON — In a recent ruling that tightens the reins on her finances amidst ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, British celebrity Katie Price’s earnings from TikTok have been temporarily frozen. This decision marks the latest development in the legal efforts to manage the substantial debts accumulated by the former glamour model. The Insolvency and Companies Court judge, Catherine Burton, mandated the suspension during a court hearing on Monday. These proceedings fall under Price’s larger financial scrutiny, which has included control over her income from various sources like the adult entertainment platform, OnlyFans. Earlier this year, Price was … Read more