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Legal Eagle Mike Papantonio Declares War on Ultra-Processed Foods: The Next Mass Tort Movement Begins

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LAS VEGAS—In a fervent address at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) Spring 2025 conference, prominent attorney Mike Papantonio rallied legal professionals nationwide to confront the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry. Papantonio, known for successful campaigns against major corporations like Big Tobacco and opioid manufacturers, labeled UPFs as “the next tobacco,” emphasizing their potential to cause widespread harm. Papantonio urged attendees to recognize the parallels between the current UPF crisis and past public health battles. “These are not mere foods; they are chemical concoctions designed to foster addiction,” he stated, targeting an industry worth over $300 … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Hearing for Tufts Student Detained by ICE After Criticizing Gaza War in Op-Ed

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Tufts University doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, detained last month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Massachusetts, has been ordered to be transferred to Vermont for a May 1 hearing. The legal proceedings stem from her attorney’s claims that her detention was a retaliatory act linked to an op-ed criticizing the war in Gaza. U.S. District Judge William Sessions will hear the case, with Ozturk’s legal team pushing for her release from custody. Ozturk, 30, was apprehended in Somerville, a Boston suburb, on March 25 and was subsequently relocated multiple times, … Read more

Former Conservative Federal Judge Accuses Trump of ‘Declaring War’ on Judicial System

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Washington, D.C. – Tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the federal judiciary are escalating, according to remarks from a well-regarded conservative former judge. The criticism underscores a growing concern over Trump’s perceived attitude toward judicial authority and potential implications on democratic institutions. J. Michael Luttig, who served on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, recently expressed concerns that Trump’s actions and rhetoric suggest an adversarial stance against the judicial system. Luttig, appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, has historically been revered in conservative circles, making his critiques particularly notable. Luttig’s criticisms … Read more

Turkish Lawyers Call for ICC Action Against Assad, Demand Immediate Arrest Warrants for War Crimes

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Damascus, Syria — Turkish human rights lawyers have stepped up their efforts to hold Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and 17 of his top officials accountable for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Lawyers Gülden Sönmez and Cihat Gökdemir, representing Syrian victims, have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants in response to charges that have been documented since the onset of the Syrian civil war. The legal proceedings against Assad and his administration started back in 2017, driven by mounting evidence of human rights violations during his regime’s grip on … Read more