Verdict

Major Marvel Shake-Up: Jonathan Majors Dropped Following Controversial Verdict

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Los Angeles, California – Marvel Studios has severed ties with actor Jonathan Majors following his recent conviction. Majors, known for his role in “Lovecraft Country,” had been slated to appear in several upcoming Marvel projects. This decision comes in the wake of the guilty verdict handed down in his trial regarding fraud allegations. The actor’s legal troubles began when he was charged with embezzlement and money laundering. The prosecution presented evidence that Majors had been involved in a complex scheme to divert funds from a charity organization to his personal accounts. After a thorough investigation, … Read more

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hit with $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Over False Election Claims

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury in Washington awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over false claims he made about them in 2020. The lies spread by Giuliani led to racist threats and harassment against the two women. The jury deliberated for about 10 hours before reaching their verdict. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, testified emotionally during the trial, describing the devastating impact of the conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans. The jury awarded each woman roughly … Read more

Milestone Verdict: Male Professor Awarded $15 Million in Landmark Gender Discrimination Case Against Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, PA – A federal jury in Philadelphia has awarded $15 million to a former male professor who sued Thomas Jefferson University for gender discrimination in a sexual assault investigation. This verdict marks the largest-ever award under Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded schools. Legal experts say it is also the first time a male professor accused by a female subordinate has won such a case against a university at trial. The case was highly unusual and the verdict was dramatic, according to KC Johnson, a Title IX expert … Read more

Prominent Trinidadian-born Attorney Achieves No. 1 Jury Verdict for Excessive Force in New York State

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BROOKLYN, New York – Attorney Roger V. Archibald, originally from Trinidad, recently achieved the top jury verdict in New York State for a case involving excessive force. Archibald, who runs his law office in Brooklyn, received this recognition from TopVerdict.com, an online publication that compiles and publishes lists of the largest financial recoveries obtained by U.S. attorneys on behalf of their clients. The verdict was for a case of excessive force at Rikers Island Correctional Facility, in which a detainee was brutally beaten by two correction officers. The jury returned a verdict in favor of … Read more