Urges

Kurtley Beale’s Trial Begins: Lawyer Urges Jurors to Keep an Open Mind on Sexual Assault Allegations

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SYDNEY, Australia – As Kurtley Beale’s trial begins at the Downing Centre District Court, his lawyer urges jurors to approach the case with an open mind. Beale, an accomplished utility back for the Wallabies and Waratahs, is facing allegations of sexual assault after being charged with one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching without consent. The incident in question allegedly took place at a pub in Bondi’s Beach on December 18, 2022, where the 35-year-old is accused of forcing a 28-year-old woman to engage in oral sex with him … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Former President Faces Additional Damages in Sex Abuse Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — As a new jury prepares to consider whether former President Donald Trump owes additional damages to columnist E. Jean Carroll for sex abuse and defamation, her lawyer is urging the judge to take strong measures to prevent Trump from causing chaos during the upcoming trial. Attorney Roberta Kaplan expressed concern that Trump may seek to sow discord and poison the proceedings if he appears in court. She warned that there could be consequences if he violates court orders limiting what he and his lawyers can say at the trial. Trump has … Read more

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management Urges Lawmakers to Revamp Marijuana Laws for Faster Business Launch and Social Equity Support

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Bloomington, Minnesota – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has urged state lawmakers to make adjustments to marijuana laws during this legislative session to expedite the establishment of cannabis businesses. In their initial report to the Legislature, the agency proposed various specific changes, one of which includes implementing a temporary license system, with a particular focus on aiding social equity applicants. These applicants are individuals who have been impacted by past criminal enforcement of marijuana laws, either directly or indirectly. The report emphasizes that implementing a temporary license system would not only speed up the … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Trump from Causing Chaos in Defamation Trial

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NEW YORK – A lawyer representing columnist E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation last year, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption as a new jury considers whether he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s legal team is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to attend the trial at Manhattan federal court, where a jury will review … Read more