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Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn a $5 million civil verdict that found him sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, arguing errors in the trial and questioning the evidence, while the case continues to face legal challenges and appeals.
A Los Angeles jury cleared Cardi B of assault and related charges in a civil case where she was accused of injuring a security guard with her fingernail outside a doctor's office in 2018, after a heated verbal altercation during her pregnancy. The jury found in her favor, dismissing the $24 million lawsuit.
Conor McGregor was ordered to pay damages to Nikita Hand for a civil rape case and lost his appeal; Hand plans to sue McGregor and others for malicious abuse of court processes related to the case, which has caused her significant trauma and distress.
Conor McGregor lost his appeal in a civil rape case brought by Nikita Hand, with the Court of Appeal dismissing his arguments and upholding the original verdict that found him liable for assault and awarded damages. The court also addressed issues related to evidence and costs, and ordered McGregor to pay legal costs to Hand.
Conor McGregor lost his appeal in a civil rape case in Dublin, where he was ordered to pay damages to Nikita Hand. His appeal, based on issues with jury questions and police interview handling, was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, affirming the original verdict.
Rashee Rice, a Chiefs wide receiver, settled a civil case by agreeing to pay over $1 million to a victim and pleaded guilty to related criminal charges, receiving probation and jail time.
Conor McGregor's appeal in a civil sexual assault case has led to evidence being sent to prosecutors for potential perjury charges, after court proceedings in Ireland involved withdrawn evidence and witness affidavits. Prosecutors will now review whether perjury was committed, with no current timeline for a decision. McGregor was found liable in a civil case and ordered to pay damages, but maintains his innocence.
Lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia argue that despite his return to the U.S. to face criminal charges, the Trump administration's efforts to defy court orders should still lead to contempt proceedings, highlighting alleged government misconduct and stalling tactics in the deportation and legal process.
Following Daniel Penny's acquittal in the criminal trial over the death of Jordan Neely, attention shifts to a civil lawsuit filed by Neely's father, alleging Penny's negligence and recklessness. The civil case, which requires a lower burden of proof than criminal cases, could potentially hold Penny liable and result in a monetary award. Legal experts compare the situation to O.J. Simpson's case, where he was acquitted criminally but found liable in a civil trial.
Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the legal costs of Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape and won a civil case for assault, resulting in €250,000 in damages. The judge criticized McGregor's conduct, including social media posts disparaging the court, and ruled that he must cover the legal expenses. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while Ms. Hand expressed gratitude for the support she received.
Ireland's Justice Minister Helen McEntee has praised Nikita Hand for her bravery after she won a civil case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who she accused of raping her in 2018. The High Court awarded her €248,603.60 in damages. McGregor plans to appeal the decision. McEntee highlighted the importance of Hand's case in showing that justice is possible, despite the DPP's earlier decision not to prosecute due to insufficient evidence. Hand hopes her case encourages other victims to seek justice.
Conor McGregor has been found liable for assault in a civil rape case in Ireland, where he and another man were accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a 2018 Christmas party. McGregor, who denies the allegations and claims the encounter was consensual, plans to appeal the decision. The jury awarded the accuser $250,000 in damages, although they did not find the other man, James Lawrence, liable. McGregor expressed his outrage on social media, asserting that justice and truth will prevail.
Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay nearly €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a jury found him guilty of assaulting her in a civil case. The verdict was delivered after six hours of jury deliberation in Dublin's High Court, where tensions were high as both parties awaited the decision. McGregor, who plans to appeal, left the court without commenting, while Hand expressed relief and described the ordeal as a 'nightmare.'
Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay over €248,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a jury found him guilty of assaulting her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. The civil case concluded with the jury deliberating for a day before reaching the verdict. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while Hand expressed gratitude for the support she received and emphasized the importance of speaking up against such incidents. The case also involved another man, James Lawrence, who was found not guilty of assaulting Hand.
A Dallas County jury has ordered former police officer Amber Guyger to pay $98.65 million in damages to the family of Botham Jean, whom she murdered in 2018. Guyger, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for the crime, claimed she mistook Jean's apartment for her own. The civil lawsuit, initially including the city of Dallas as a defendant, was filed by Jean's family, who expressed that the verdict serves as a form of justice and a message about the value of Jean's life. Guyger did not attend the civil trial or have legal representation.