Lawsuit accusing billionaire Leon Black of rape in Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion is dropped
The woman who accused billionaire Leon Black of raping her at disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion 20 years ago has concluded her lawsuit against the Apollo Global Management co-founder. Ta. Cheri Pearson rejected her claims Thursday in a so-called cease-and-desist clause filed in New York state court in Manhattan. The dismissal […]
TikTok, Instagram ‘goaded’ NYC teen into fatal subway surfing, shattered mom says in lawsuit
The mother of a Manhattan teen who died last year subway surfing said in a lawsuit Tuesday that TikTok and Instagram encouraged her son to do dangerous stunts by encouraging him to watch videos of other children climbing on top of trains. He claimed that he had set him up. Norma Nazario has filed a […]
Transgender Muslim inmate serving 55 years for killing baby files $150K lawsuit for not being allowed to wear hijab
A transgender inmate serving a 55-year sentence for strangling his 11-month-old stepdaughter to death has never been seen outside of his bedroom, even though he identifies as Muslim. She filed a civil lawsuit against the prison chaplain for banning her from wearing the hijab. Autumn Cordelione, also known as Jonathan C. Richardson, is currently serving […]
Nigel Farage Considers Class Action Lawsuit Against Big Banks
Brexit chief Nigel Farage is considering leading a class action against the lender’s “debankment” practices, which he claims have caused more than 3,000 people in the UK to have their accounts closed. Last year, Nigel Farage revealed his NatWest Banking Group account was closed for political reasons, including links to former president Donald Trump and […]
Lawsuit claims Connecticut doctor used his sperm for insemination, 22 half-siblings found
New Haven, Connecticut (WTNH) — A Connecticut woman and her mother are suing a New Haven fertility doctor for allegedly using her own sperm to inseminate them in the 1980s. “How many of us will there be 10 to 15 years from now?” said Janine Pearson, the woman who filed the lawsuit. Pearson, who grew […]
As North Carolina Gov. Cooper’s lawsuit continues, environmental board can end its own suit, judges say
The North Carolina Environmental Commission, whose recent membership changes by the General Assembly are being challenged by Gov. Roy Cooper, has no control over pollution regulations while the governor’s wide-ranging litigation involving multiple state commissions continues. Judges ruled Friday that they can dismiss their own lawsuit over the matter. In a setback for Cooper, the […]
1968‘s Romeo & Juliet’ stars Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting file new lawsuit over underage nude scene
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, stars of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, have filed a new lawsuit against Paramount Pictures and the Criterion Collection over the film’s domestic release. The new application seeks a “preliminary and permanent injunction restraining the distribution of digital releases containing digital photographs.” “Digital photos” refers to images taken during […]
Lawsuit accuses New York National Guard soldiers of sexually exploiting migrants
Five members of the New York National Guard and a contract employee are accused in a federal lawsuit of sexually exploiting asylum seekers who were staying at one of the state’s hotels hosting immigrants. At least six National Guard soldiers were on duty at the Quality Inn in Cheektowaga, New York, to help with the […]
‘Hunk-O-Mania’ lap dance turned into sexual assault: Lawsuit
Hell’s Kitchen’s much-hyped “Hunk O’ Mania” strip show was thrown into turmoil after one of its chiseled male dancers groped a British tourist, she claims in a lawsuit. . Rudy Bandini, former 6’3 model walked the runway during New York Fashion Week and has 5 million social The woman claimed in court papers that she […]
Massachusetts parents file class action lawsuit against teachers’ union that led illegal strike
In many states, teachers’ unions’ ability to strike is severely limited, especially during the school year, or prohibited entirely by law. The reason is simple. It makes no sense to allow public employees to collectively bargain against taxpayers, or to withhold essential services as a bargaining chip during negotiations. And yet, in recent years, teachers’ […]