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LGBTQ Advocate Nessel Running for Michigan AG  

LGBTQ advocate and criminal defense lawyer Dana Nessel announced she is running for state attorney general in Michigan. So reports NBC News.

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N.H. Hospital Settles Psychiatric Staffing Lawsuit  

Dartmouth-Hitchcock has agreed to credit New Hampshire $75,000 and pay up to $77,500 for a patient-care review to settle a lawsuit regarding understaffing at a psychiatric facility. So reports the Associated Press.

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Fyre Festival Founder Seeks Deal After Bahamian ‘Disaster’  

Billy McFarland, the founder of the controversial Bahamian Fyre Festival, is seeking a plea deal after being accused of duping two investors out of $1.2 million. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Parents of NJ Girl Bullied to Suicide to Sue Shool District

The parents of Mallory Grossman, who committed suicide after "months of relentless bullying," are planning to sue her former school district. So reports Time.

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ACLU Defends HBO's John Oliver After Harsh Segment on Coal Tycoon  

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.

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Clinton Foundation Donor Settles in Terror Funding Case

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.

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Chicago to Shell Out $38.75M to motorists Ticketed for Speeding, Running Lights     

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.

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R. Kelly, Concerned Parent, at Heart of ‘Brainwashing’ Controversy  

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.

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After Mistrials, Prosecutor Drops Case Against Ex-Cop Who Killed Motorist

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.

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