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Judge Rejects Dismissal in Senator Menendez' Corruption Trial
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U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey will face 18 counts of corruption despite seeking an early acquittal based on a recent Supreme Court case narrowing the definition of bribery. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Kaepernick Claims Collusion is Behind Continued Unemployment
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has yet to be signed to a new team, has filed a grievance against the NFL claiming owners “colluded” against him to prevent him from playing. So reports the Times Union.
Read more...Judge Calls for Investigation Into Widespread NYPD Lying
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Judge Jack B. Weinstein of Brooklyn warned New York City to prepare for a hearing regarding police lying and disciplinary procedures for those who falsely testify. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...After 15 years in Prison, Exonerated Man Gets $9M in Settlement
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After spending 15 years behind bars, Jason Strong was exonerated of murder charges and will receive a $9 million settlement. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...SCOTUS Dismisses Travel Ban Stemming from Maryland Court
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Without ruling on its merits, the US Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to President Trump’s March travel ban regarding six mid-East countries. So reports CNN.
Read more...Bergdahl Expected to Plead ‘Guilty’
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will likely plead guilty to charges he endangered his fellow soldiers after being accused of deserting them while serving in Afghanistan. So reports NBC News.
Read more...Waymo Asked for $1B, Apology from Uber in Trade Secrets Case: Report
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Google’s sibling company Waymo, dedicated to autonomous vehicles, asked Uber for a $1 billion settlement and public apology after a legal dispute over trade secrets. So reports The Hill.
Read more...Suits: College Websites Must Be Accessible to Blind Students
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Eight lawsuits have been filed in federal court in recent weeks as lawyers for Emanuel Delacruz, who cannot see, allege the websites of a number of colleges do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Settled for $100K with Rose McGowan in late 90’s: Report
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Actress Rose McGowan reached a previously undisclosed $100,000 settlement with Harvey Weinstein 20 years ago. So reports Business Insider.
Read more...ACLU Seeks to Expand ‘Abortion Pill’ to Pharmacies
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The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to make the “abortion pill” accessible outside clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices. So reports CBS News.
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