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Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more

Vanderpump and Todd Settle Wage Dispute for $490k After Prolonged Legal Battle

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A Los Angeles judge approved a final settlement in a prolonged labor dispute involving reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, on April 28. The case centered on the couple’s former restaurant, Pump, located in West Hollywood, and marks the conclusion of a nearly five-year legal journey initiated by former employees claiming various labor violations. The couple has agreed to a gross payment of $490,000 as part of the settlement, although plaintiffs will receive a net amount of $252,638.96 after subtracting legal fees and administrative costs. The class-action lawsuit was first filed … Read more

Trump’s Attorney Todd Blanche Steps Up as Deputy Attorney General, Shaping DOJ’s New Leadership

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Washington, D.C. — In a notable career advancement, Todd Blanche, previously a lawyer defending former President Donald Trump, has been appointed as the Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. This surprising shift places him second in command within one of the nation’s most pivotal legal bodies. Blanche’s new role at the Department of Justice marks a significant transition from private practice, where he gained considerable attention for his defense of Trump in various legal challenges. His appointment is interpreted by some legal observers as a move that could potentially influence the DOJ’s orientations … Read more

Senate Approves Todd Blanche, Former Trump Lawyer, as Deputy Attorney General

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WASHINGTON — In a significant endorsement by the Senate, Todd Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the Deputy Attorney General, securing a pivotal role in the U.S. Justice Department. This decision marks a crucial step in the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the department’s leadership. Blanche, who previously defended Trump in numerous legal challenges, received Senate confirmation on Thursday, with a vote that underscored the partisan divide in Congress. Notably, this appointment positions him as the second-highest-ranking official in the Justice Department, directly below Attorney General Merrick Garland. Having practiced … Read more