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Judge trims Twitter deal juror pool amid Musk antipathy
A California federal judge quickly narrowed a 92-person pool of prospective jurors for a class-action by former Twitter investors against Elon Musk, excusing 38 who said they could not be fair, as Musk’s attorney lamented widespread anti-Musk sentiment in the Northern District of California.
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Lawsuit challenges ICE's warrantless home entries under new policy
Immigrant-rights groups filed a federal lawsuit in Boston challenging ICE's May policy allowing agents to enter homes to arrest people based on administrative warrants (Form I-205) issued by DHS, arguing the Fourth Amendment requires a judge's warrant. The policy, disclosed after a whistleblower complaint, marks a shift in ICE enforcement, while DHS says the warrants ensure due process and removal orders.
Lawsuits Claim Social Apps Fuel Youth Addiction
Open class-action lawsuits accuse major social media platforms—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat—of engineering features to maximize engagement, contributing to depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia and other mental-health harms in minors. Eligible claimants are individuals who started using social media between ages 8 and 18, are now 25 or younger, used these apps for 3+ hours daily, and have sought treatment for related conditions; the actions are led by Wagstaff & Cartmell and LegaFi Law, inviting affected people to join by submitting information to verify eligibility.
Prosecutors Seek Detention for Timothy Busfield, Citing Reoffense Risk in Child-Sex Case
Prosecutors in Albuquerque request the pretrial detention of Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield as he faces two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse, arguing he could reoffend and de-emphasizing a polygraph he passed due to lack of raw data; the defense says the evidence is weak and highlights prior uncharged allegations, with a ruling on detention expected.
Busfield Fights Jail Time as Defense Argues Lack of Evidence in Child-Sex Case
Timothy Busfield, the Emmy-winning actor known for Thirtysomething, remains in custody in Albuquerque on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse, as prosecutors seek to keep him jailed pending trial. His lawyers and allies — including his wife Melissa Gilbert and fellow Thirtysomething castmates — contend the state’s case lacks genuine evidence of dangerousness and point to an independent review, polygraph results, and a favorable ABEL assessment supporting release under supervision. A pre-trial detention hearing is set for January 20; depending on the ruling, Busfield could be released on bail or remain in custody. He surrendered January 13 and has been held without bond, with reports of a new allegation involving two brothers who appeared on a project he directed. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to about a decade in state prison.
Oracle Bondholders Sue Over AI Buildout Financing Disclosure
Bondholders filed a class-action in New York state court alleging Oracle and top executives failed to disclose the need to raise substantial additional debt to fund AI infrastructure after announcing a major OpenAI computing deal, a move that coincided with a drop in bond values as Oracle borrowed to back data-center projects.
Timothy Busfield Loses Agency Support as Court Case Moves Forward
Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield was dropped by Innovative Artists the same day he appeared in Albuquerque court on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse tied to alleged incidents with two young actors on The Cleaning Lady; prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed ahead of trial, and a new allegation involving a 16-year-old girl was disclosed, adding to older, uncharged claims.
Busfield Silent At First NM Hearing On Child Sex Abuse Charges
Timothy Busfield, 68, did not enter a plea at his first Albuquerque court appearance on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse involving two boys from The Cleaning Lady; he remains in custody as prosecutors seek a pretrial detention order, with a hearing scheduled to determine if he stays jailed during the trial after his surrender following an arrest warrant.
New Allegation Emerges Against Timothy Busfield as DA Criticizes Studio Probe
Emmy-winner Timothy Busfield faces a fresh sexual-abuse accusation as he prepares for a Bernalillo County court appearance on two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse; prosecutors say he poses an ongoing danger and seek his continued detention, while a filing also blasts Warner Bros for limited cooperation in its internal probe related to misconduct on The Cleaning Lady set.
Court freezes Trump parole revocation plan affecting thousands of immigrants
A federal judge in Boston issued a temporary restraining order delaying the Trump administration’s plan to end ‘family reunification parole’ for more than 10,000 immigrants, finding that officials failed to provide proper direct notice. The order extends current parole status while the case proceeds, noting that many affected individuals may not have online accounts for notice. The decision comes amid broader immigration crackdowns and ongoing legal challenges to the administration’s deportation efforts.
Luigi Mangione's Federal Trial and Death Penalty Debate Set for September
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to stand trial by year's end, with jury selection possibly starting in September if the death penalty is pursued; his supporters filled a Manhattan courtroom, and legal proceedings continue regarding evidence and legal arguments.