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ACLU Defends HBO's John Oliver After Harsh Segment on Coal Tycoon
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The American Civil Liberties Union has come to the defense of comedian John Oliver after one his HBO show's segments poking fun at coal magnate Bob Murray yielded a lawsuit. So reports Vanity Fair.
Read more...Clinton Foundation Donor Settles in Terror Funding Case
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Gilbert Chagoury, a substantial backer of the Clinton Foundation, settled a lawsuit with the federal government regarding accusations he was fundraising for a terrorist group. So reports Politico.
Read more...Chicago to Shell Out $38.75M to motorists Ticketed for Speeding, Running Lights
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The City of Chicago is set to pay $38.75 million to 1.2 million motorists who received tickets while the city was “illegally” enforcing a red-light ordinance. So reports The Chicago Sun Times.
Read more...Uber’s Wheelchair Riders Face Discrimination: NYC Lawsuit
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Disability Rights Advocates filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company Uber, claiming the company discriminates against New York City riders who require wheelchairs. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...R. Kelly, Concerned Parent, at Heart of ‘Brainwashing’ Controversy
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The father of a young woman staying with musician R. Kelly at an undisclosed location has challenged the music star to file a lawsuit against him. So reports the New York Daily News.
Read more...After Mistrials, Prosecutor Drops Case Against Ex-Cop Who Killed Motorist
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The former University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot an unarmed motorist during a traffic stop will not face another trial. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Judge Steps Down After Stealing Biz Cardholders
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Napa County Superior Court Judge Michael S. Williams is resigning from his position after being caught on camera stealing art deco-style business cardholders. So reports the Associated Press.
Read more...Hobby Lobby to Turn Over Artifacts Purchased for Bible Museum
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Retailer Hobby Lobby will hand over thousands of illegally smuggled Middle Eastern artifacts obtained for a Bible museum run by its president. So reports Reuters.
Read more...Rob Kardashian Violated Cali. Revenge Porn Laws: Experts
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Television personality Rob Kardashian was accused by "multiple high-end attorneys" to have violated California's revenge porn law after posting naked photos of his ex-fiancée Blac Chyna online. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Federal Judge Rejects Accused Heroin Dealer’s Plea
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U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin surprised both the defense and prosecutors by rejecting the plea deal of a West Virginia man accused of selling heroin and fentanyl. So reports NBC News.
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