News Roundup (2419)
Fyre Festival Founder Seeks Deal After Bahamian ‘Disaster’
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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.
Read more...Parents of NJ Girl Bullied to Suicide to Sue Shool District
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The parents of Mallory Grossman, who committed suicide after "months of relentless bullying," are planning to sue her former school district. So reports Time.
Read more...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.
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