A civil jury in California has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $19.25 million in damages. The verdict came after a nearly two-week trial where jurors determined Cosby was responsible for sexual battery and assault, despite his legal team’s arguments that the allegations were speculative. This decision follows Cosby’s earlier release from prison in Pennsylvania after his criminal conviction was overturned. Cosby’s attorneys have stated their intent to appeal the civil jury’s finding.
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An Adams County jury has ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a civil trial where sheriff’s deputies accused him of unauthorized use of their likenesses. The deputies claimed that Afroman’s use of surveillance footage from their search of his home in music videos had damaged their reputations and hindered their law enforcement duties. Afroman’s defense successfully argued that his actions were protected by freedom of speech and constituted social commentary on public officials, rather than statements of fact.
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The Court of Appeal has upheld the civil jury’s finding against Conor McGregor in the case brought by Nikita Hand, dismissing all grounds of his appeal. McGregor’s appeal centered on the trial judge’s handling of the jury’s instructions and evidence related to his “no comment” responses. The court found the trial judge’s instructions to the jury were clear and that McGregor had failed to demonstrate an unfair trial, and ordered McGregor to pay Ms. Hand’s legal costs. Additionally, the court has referred a matter of potential perjury related to withdrawn evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Rudy Giuliani’s absence from his own civil trial in New York is raising eyebrows, and prompting a flurry of speculation about his motives. The sheer audacity of his no-show is striking; one might expect even a less-than-stellar lawyer to show up for their own defense, but Giuliani’s actions seem to suggest a disregard for the legal process, possibly fueled by a misplaced belief that he’s somehow above the law.
The lack of a default judgment is perplexing to many. Why the seemingly lenient approach from the court? Is there a deliberate effort to avoid a swift resolution, perhaps in an attempt to maintain a semblance of order within a system facing criticism for its perceived inconsistencies?… Continue reading
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Jury Rules For Afroman In Defamation Case Against Cops
An Adams County jury has ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a civil trial where sheriff’s deputies accused him of unauthorized use of their likenesses. The deputies claimed that Afroman’s use of surveillance footage from their search of his home in music videos had damaged their reputations and hindered their law enforcement duties. Afroman’s defense successfully argued that his actions were protected by freedom of speech and constituted social commentary on public officials, rather than statements of fact.
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