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The Sydney Morning HeraldOrthopedic surgeon appeals lost defamation case against media outlets
An orthopedic surgeon has appealed a Federal Court ruling that dismissed his defamation suit over a 2022 investigation into his surgical practices. The appeal hearing began Tuesday and is scheduled to last two weeks.
New York PostThirty People Charged in Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Scheme Involving Lawyers
Nicolo Nourafchan, Robert Yadgarov and Lorenzo Nourafchan pleaded not guilty in federal court in Boston to securities fraud charges tied to a scheme that began in 2014. Prosecutors said the operation involved tipping on corporate deals and generated tens of millions of dollars.
news.google.comFederal judge dismisses administration challenge to Boston immigration rules
A federal court rejected the U.S. government's lawsuit against Boston's policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling leaves the city's measures in place.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Andrew Left Securities Fraud Trial
Closing arguments concluded Thursday in the federal securities fraud trial of short-seller Andrew Left. The Los Angeles jury is scheduled to begin deliberations on Friday.
Nbc NewsMan Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery in Pro and College Basketball Betting Cases
Marves Fairley admitted to obtaining nonpublic information for NBA bets and recruiting college players to underperform. Federal prosecutors recommended eight to ten years in prison.
Washington ExaminerMinnesota Nonprofit Director Gets 41 Years in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud Case
Aimee Bock, executive director of Feeding Our Future, received a 500-month prison sentence and was ordered to repay nearly $243 million. The case involved fraudulent claims for meals that were never served to children.
BBCFederal Court Doubles Damages Against Giggle App Founder in Gender Identity Discrimination Case
The Federal Court of Australia on Friday dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the Tickle v Giggle case. Justices ruled that Grover directly discriminated against Tickle by removing her from the women-only app based on gender-related appearanc…
variety.comIraqi National Charged in U.S. With Directing Attacks on Western and Jewish Targets in Europe, Canada
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a high-level Kata’ib Hizballah member, faces federal charges after allegedly directing attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets in retaliation for the war in Iran. He is accused of carrying out at least 18 attacks in Europe and two in Canada,…
nbcnews.comThree Ohio Men Sentenced to Prison for Federal Fraud and Bribery Convictions
Zubair Al Zubair received 24 years in prison and his brother Muzzamil Al Zubair received 23 years for impersonating foreign royalty in elaborate fraud schemes. Michael Leon Smedley, former chief of staff for East Cleveland, was sentenced to just over eight years for accepting bri…
AxiosFederal Judge Releases 2019 Jeffrey Epstein Cellmate Note
A U.S. District Court judge released a handwritten note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein that was found by his former cellmate in July 2019. The note, which has not been authenticated, includes the phrases "They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!!" and "Time to say goodbye…
under30ceo.comMusk Attorney Questions Brockman on 2017 Journal Entries in OpenAI Trial
In Oakland federal court, Elon Musk's attorney interrogated OpenAI President Greg Brockman about 2017 journal entries discussing a shift to for-profit status. Brockman defended the move as mission-driven amid claims of violating the nonprofit's charitable purpose. The trial featu…
The Free PressClass-Action Lawsuit Targets Three Major U.S. Cannabis Firms on Advertising Claims
A class-action lawsuit accuses three of America's largest cannabis companies of falsely advertising their products as treatments for mental health and pain disorders. Filed in federal court in Illinois on behalf of consumers in 12 states, the suit seeks accountability for misrepr…
dailyexcelsior.comMeta Seeks to Limit Mark Zuckerberg's In-Person Testimony in Social Media Lawsuits
Meta has requested that its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, testify in person only once in upcoming federal multidistrict litigation over social media addiction claims. Plaintiffs argue this would unfairly prejudice their cases. A federal judge is expected to rule soon on the matter.
rte.ieFederal Judge Issues Criminal Sentencing to Purdue Pharma in DOJ Probe Resolution
A federal judge has issued a criminal sentencing to Purdue Pharma, resolving a U.S. Department of Justice probe. This step finalizes a settlement addressing thousands of lawsuits against the company. The agreement includes financial penalties and contributions from the company's…
Rebel Wilson Accused of Discarding Phone to Avoid Producing Messages in Defamation Trial
A lawyer accused Rebel Wilson of intentionally discarding her mobile phone to avoid providing text messages during a defamation hearing in Federal Court. Wilson is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in her film The Deb, over alleged false statements in social media…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDeadline Approaches for Coty Inc. Investors in Securities Class Action Lawsuit
Kirby McInerney LLP has reminded investors in Coty Inc. of the May 22, 2026, deadline to apply as lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action. The lawsuit covers the period from November 5, 2025, to February 4, 2026, alleging misleading statements about the company's grow…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Judge Dismisses Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and related parties on April 13, 2026. The suit stemmed from a 2025 article reporting on a 2003 birthday letter allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The dismiss…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Threats Against President and Officials
A man from Butler, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to making threats to assault and kill President Donald Trump, other U.S. officials, and federal immigration agents. The Justice Department announced the plea on Monday. The case involves online statements traced to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFederal Judge Rejects Pentagon's Revised Press Access Rules in New York Times Lawsuit
A federal judge rejected a set of revised rules adopted by the Pentagon following a prior court ruling that declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional. The case was brought by The New York Times. The decision addresses restrictions on reporters' access at the Pentagon.