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A Pakistani court sentenced seven individuals, including journalists, YouTubers, and retired military officers, to life imprisonment in absentia for inciting violence during the 2023 riots linked to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest, amid concerns over shrinking press freedom in Pakistan.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax, leaving the verdict in place and allowing efforts to enforce the judgment to proceed.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion judgment awarded to Sandy Hook victims' families, who sued him for spreading false conspiracy theories about the 2012 massacre. Jones had argued that the verdict threatened free speech, but the court's decision upholds the lower court rulings, and Jones and his company have filed for bankruptcy to manage the damages.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leaving the hefty verdict in place. Jones had argued procedural issues, but the Court did not comment or seek responses from victims' families. Jones has filed for bankruptcy and is appealing other related judgments, with efforts to liquidate his assets to satisfy the damages.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones' appeal against a $1.4 billion defamation judgment related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, leaving the verdict in place. Jones had argued procedural issues, but the Court did not comment or seek responses from victims' families. Jones faces ongoing legal and bankruptcy proceedings to address the substantial damages awarded to Sandy Hook victims' families.
The article shares personal stories highlighting the challenges faced by children growing up in poverty, including financial limitations affecting daily life, societal judgment, and emotional struggles, as well as moments of healing and understanding.
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length and burdensome content, and allowed him to re-file within 28 days with a shorter, more concise complaint.
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a military coup, with a majority of judges finding him guilty of attempting to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, potentially leading to a decades-long sentence, while his supporters continue to challenge the verdict.
A federal appeals court upheld an $83.3 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump in a case brought by E. Jean Carroll, affirming the jury's damages as fair and supported by ample evidence of recklessness.
An appeals court upheld an $83 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll, affirming the jury's decision that Trump made egregious defamatory statements about her, dismissing Trump's claims of presidential immunity and procedural errors.
Emma Heming Willis defends her caregiving decisions for Bruce Willis, who is suffering from dementia, against public judgment, emphasizing the challenges caregivers face and the importance of personal experience over opinions.
Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian was dismissed, with the court ruling that the newspaper's allegations of sexual misconduct were substantially true and in the public interest. Clarke denied the accusations, but the judge found the evidence against him credible, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism and the voices of the women involved. Clarke expressed disappointment and loss, while the Guardian defended its reporting as thorough and responsible.
A New York appeals court has overturned a $464 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump, marking a significant setback for New York Attorney General Letitia James' case, though she plans to appeal to the state's highest court. Trump and his associates were previously found liable for inflating asset values to secure favorable financial terms, but the recent ruling reduces the immediate financial threat to Trump.
Research shows that people often wrongly assume tattoos reveal personality traits, as visual cues and the stories behind tattoos are not reliable indicators of who someone truly is. Even when given the meaning behind tattoos, observers' judgments remain inaccurate, emphasizing the importance of getting to know people beyond surface appearances.
A US judge has ordered Argentina to relinquish its 51% stake in YPF within two weeks following a $16 billion judgment against the country for the 2012 nationalization of the energy company, marking a significant legal and economic setback for President Javier Milei's government as it faces potential delays in oil and gas projects and ongoing financial negotiations.