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Landmark Jury Decision: Family of Man Tragically Killed on Amtrak Train Awarded $158 Million

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Kansas City, Missouri – A jury has awarded a staggering $158 million to the family of a man who was tragically killed aboard an Amtrak train in suburban Kansas City. The verdict was reached after a lengthy trial spanning several days. The judge presiding over the case called it a “tremendous loss” for the family and acknowledged the profound impact it has had on their lives. The lawsuit was filed by the family of the victim, who was brutally murdered on the train. The incident occurred when a man armed with a knife boarded the … Read more

Pioneering Voice of “Soul Train” Seeks Compensation for 50 Years of Iconic Scream

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The iconic TV show “Soul Train” is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Joe Cobb, one of its original voices. Cobb, who famously introduced the show with his soulful scream, is seeking at least $75,000 in back royalties from the current owners of the show, Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment, and Black Entertainment Television. Cobb’s association with “Soul Train” dates back to the 1960s when he and Don Cornelius, the show’s creator, worked together at WVON, a Black radio station in Chicago. While Cobb initially used the phrase “soul train” as a … Read more