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Daniel Kinahan's wife targeted in 10 million hunt

Legal scrutiny of property transactions in Dubai is underway as part of a probe to recover €10 million in damages from cartel boss Daniel Kinahan.

Tornado damages homes as Texas and Oklahoma residents told to seek shelter

Severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma caused tornadoes, damages, and possible injuries, with warnings issued by National Weather Service.
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Judge in Laurence Fox libel case savages actor with statement as he faces huge bill

Mrs. Justice Collins Rice ordered Laurence Fox to pay damages for calling two individuals paedophiles, citing the libel as homophobic and harmful.

Laurence Fox ordered to pay 180k damages after wrongly branding people paedophiles

Laurence Fox ordered to pay 180,000 in damages for calling individuals 'paedophiles' on social media.

Judge in Laurence Fox libel case savages actor with statement as he faces huge bill

Mrs. Justice Collins Rice ordered Laurence Fox to pay damages for calling two individuals paedophiles, citing the libel as homophobic and harmful.

Laurence Fox ordered to pay 180k damages after wrongly branding people paedophiles

Laurence Fox ordered to pay 180,000 in damages for calling individuals 'paedophiles' on social media.
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Met to pay 10,000 to woman detained overnight after Sarah Everard vigil

The Metropolitan police paid 10,000 in damages to a woman arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in Clapham.
Jennifer Edmunds sued the force for breaching her human rights, false imprisonment, assault, misfeasance in public office, and malicious prosecutions.
#lawsuit

Oakland's coal war' isn't over, as new plaintiff sues city for $1 billion

Phil Tagami is involved in a legal battle over a West Oakland marine terminal linked to the coal industry.
Insight Terminal Solutions is seeking at least $1 billion in damages due to an alleged illegal breach of their sublease.

Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation.
The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages.

Jury says Trump must pay $83 million in damages for defaming E. Jean Carroll

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll for defaming her by denying he raped her.
The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages, exceeding the minimum amount she was seeking.

Jury awards Georgia election workers $148 million in damages over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers for defamation.
The jury's verdict is significantly higher than what the plaintiffs had requested.

Amazon is being sued for 1.1 billion by UK retailers for damages - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is leading a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly misusing data, causing significant harm to UK retailers.

Jury orders NFL to pay billions in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

The jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.

Oakland's coal war' isn't over, as new plaintiff sues city for $1 billion

Phil Tagami is involved in a legal battle over a West Oakland marine terminal linked to the coal industry.
Insight Terminal Solutions is seeking at least $1 billion in damages due to an alleged illegal breach of their sublease.

Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation.
The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages.

Jury says Trump must pay $83 million in damages for defaming E. Jean Carroll

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll for defaming her by denying he raped her.
The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages, exceeding the minimum amount she was seeking.

Jury awards Georgia election workers $148 million in damages over Rudy Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers for defamation.
The jury's verdict is significantly higher than what the plaintiffs had requested.

Amazon is being sued for 1.1 billion by UK retailers for damages - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is leading a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly misusing data, causing significant harm to UK retailers.

Jury orders NFL to pay billions in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

The jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
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Air Canada must pay after chatbot lies to grieving passenger

Air Canada must pay passenger damages for providing incorrect information through its chatbot
Passenger booked flights based on chatbot's advice, but Air Canada later denied refund
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Live: Harry's lawyer expected to make statement after phone hacking claim settled

Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim against Daily Mirror publisher.
MGN will pay Prince Harry a substantial additional sum by way of damages and all the costs of his claim.

Prince Harry wins partial victory in battle with Mirror publisher over hacking claims

Prince Harry has been awarded damages after winning a legal battle against Mirror newspapers for phone-hacking.
The High Court judge ruled that 15 out of 33 articles examined were the product of phone-hacking.

Live: Harry's lawyer expected to make statement after phone hacking claim settled

Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim against Daily Mirror publisher.
MGN will pay Prince Harry a substantial additional sum by way of damages and all the costs of his claim.

Prince Harry wins partial victory in battle with Mirror publisher over hacking claims

Prince Harry has been awarded damages after winning a legal battle against Mirror newspapers for phone-hacking.
The High Court judge ruled that 15 out of 33 articles examined were the product of phone-hacking.
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A blustery day leads to damage in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Over 300,000 households in the San Francisco Bay Area lost power during the storm.
The fierce winds caused trees to fall and blocked highways, leading to traffic disruptions.

How we should regulate AI is the trillion-dollar question

GenAI platforms are being accused of copyright infringement, with major companies seeking massive damages in the billions and trillions of dollars.
All creators whose work exists online are at risk of having their content scraped by GenAI platforms, including artists, writers, and musicians.
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Trump ordered to pay $83m in damages in defamation trial

Judge confirms 'M' on verdict form means millions, signaling large damages for Trump
Trump plans to appeal and avoid paying damages by putting up a deposit

Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay Extra $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case

Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in damages in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump.
This is the second time in nine months that a jury has ruled in Carroll's favor, finding Trump responsible for sexually abusing her and defaming her.

Closing arguments to begin in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments in the E. Jean Carroll defamation damages trial against Donald Trump are set to begin on Friday.
The jury will determine how much money, if any, Trump must pay Carroll based on the evidence presented.
Carroll is seeking over $10 million in damages.

CNN Reports Trump Shook His Head In Court As Carroll Testified He Raped And Defamed Her

Donald Trump shook his head while E. Jean Carroll testified that he raped and defamed her
Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for defamation

Trump ordered to pay $83m in damages in defamation trial

Judge confirms 'M' on verdict form means millions, signaling large damages for Trump
Trump plans to appeal and avoid paying damages by putting up a deposit

Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay Extra $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case

Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in damages in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump.
This is the second time in nine months that a jury has ruled in Carroll's favor, finding Trump responsible for sexually abusing her and defaming her.

Closing arguments to begin in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments in the E. Jean Carroll defamation damages trial against Donald Trump are set to begin on Friday.
The jury will determine how much money, if any, Trump must pay Carroll based on the evidence presented.
Carroll is seeking over $10 million in damages.

CNN Reports Trump Shook His Head In Court As Carroll Testified He Raped And Defamed Her

Donald Trump shook his head while E. Jean Carroll testified that he raped and defamed her
Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for defamation
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#e-jean-carroll

What Will It Take to Get Trump to Stop?' Carroll Attorney Urges Jury to Make Trump Pay $12M in Damages

E. Jean Carroll's attorney argues for $12 million in damages against Trump in defamation trial
Attorney states that Trump's comments were designed to humiliate Carroll and were a lie

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump will face E. Jean Carroll for his second defamation trial on January 16.
The issue for the jury is how much Trump will have to pay Carroll in damages.

What Will It Take to Get Trump to Stop?' Carroll Attorney Urges Jury to Make Trump Pay $12M in Damages

E. Jean Carroll's attorney argues for $12 million in damages against Trump in defamation trial
Attorney states that Trump's comments were designed to humiliate Carroll and were a lie

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump will face E. Jean Carroll for his second defamation trial on January 16.
The issue for the jury is how much Trump will have to pay Carroll in damages.
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#fire

Three taken to hospital after early morning fire at block of flats

Three people evacuated from flats due to fire
Fire damaged part of a ground floor flat

Police investigating fire at derelict Grove Park house

A fire at a derelict house in Grove Park is under police investigation after half the roof and part of the loft space was destroyed.
There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Three taken to hospital after early morning fire at block of flats

Three people evacuated from flats due to fire
Fire damaged part of a ground floor flat

Police investigating fire at derelict Grove Park house

A fire at a derelict house in Grove Park is under police investigation after half the roof and part of the loft space was destroyed.
There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Giuliani Was Ordered to Pay $148 Million. What Happens Now?

Rudolph W. Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed.
Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict, and the judge will need to enter a judgment ordering the amount he is required to pay.

Watching Rudy Giuliani Self-Destruct at a Defamation Trial in Washington

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $150 million in defamation damages to two election workers he defamed.
Giuliani's lawyer suggested he 'hasn't been so great lately'.

Giuliani faces second day of trial over lies about Atlanta election workers

A federal jury trial is underway to determine damages Rudy Giuliani should have to pay to two election workers after spreading lies about them.
Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss have suffered threats, harassment, and emotional distress due to Giuliani's false accusations.

Giuliani Was Ordered to Pay $148 Million. What Happens Now?

Rudolph W. Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed.
Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict, and the judge will need to enter a judgment ordering the amount he is required to pay.

Watching Rudy Giuliani Self-Destruct at a Defamation Trial in Washington

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $150 million in defamation damages to two election workers he defamed.
Giuliani's lawyer suggested he 'hasn't been so great lately'.

Giuliani faces second day of trial over lies about Atlanta election workers

A federal jury trial is underway to determine damages Rudy Giuliani should have to pay to two election workers after spreading lies about them.
Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss have suffered threats, harassment, and emotional distress due to Giuliani's false accusations.
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Trump's ex-lawyer Giuliani told to pay $148m for defaming election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148m in damages to two former election workers he defamed with false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Shaye Moss testified that Giuliani's false claims made them the target of racist and sexist threats.

Jury orders Giuliani to pay $148 million in defamation case DW 12/15/2023

Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers by falsely claiming they helped rig the 2020 election against Trump.
Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict and believes the 'absurd' fine will help his chances.
#rudy-giuliani

Rudy Giuliani's Attorney Compares Him To 'Flat-Earther'

Rudy Giuliani's own attorney compared him to a fanatical flat-earther who will never stop believing the 2020 election lie.
The civil case was brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who are asking for upwards of $43 million in damages.

Rudy Giuliani will not testify in defamation trial; closing arguments begin live

Lawyer Michael Gottlieb begins closing arguments in the case
Plaintiffs' lawyer does not provide a specific number for damages, urges jury to weigh evidence
Mention of Rudy Giuliani's book during closing arguments

The End of Rudy Giuliani? Kal Penn Is Fine With That.

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial began with two Georgia election workers suing him for $43 million.
Giuliani's lawyer argued that owing such an amount would be the end of him.

Rudy Giuliani's Attorney Compares Him To 'Flat-Earther'

Rudy Giuliani's own attorney compared him to a fanatical flat-earther who will never stop believing the 2020 election lie.
The civil case was brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who are asking for upwards of $43 million in damages.

Rudy Giuliani will not testify in defamation trial; closing arguments begin live

Lawyer Michael Gottlieb begins closing arguments in the case
Plaintiffs' lawyer does not provide a specific number for damages, urges jury to weigh evidence
Mention of Rudy Giuliani's book during closing arguments

The End of Rudy Giuliani? Kal Penn Is Fine With That.

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial began with two Georgia election workers suing him for $43 million.
Giuliani's lawyer argued that owing such an amount would be the end of him.
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Giuliani Lawyer Says Georgia Election Workers' Damages Demand Amounts To 'Death Penalty'

Lawyers for two Georgia election workers played audio recordings in court of graphic and racist threats they received after Giuliani falsely accused them of fraud.
The trial will determine how much Giuliani must pay in damages, with the women's lawyers estimating reputational damages could reach $47 million.

In Court With the Women He Defamed, Giuliani Faces Millions in Damages

Rudolph Giuliani's lawyer claims that the damages sought in the defamation suit against Giuliani would be the end of him.
Giuliani has been accused of defaming two Georgia election workers and intentionally inflicting emotional distress.

Jury selection begins in election workers' defamation damages trial against Rudy Giuliani

Jury selection has begun in the federal case determining how much Rudy Giuliani has to pay two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud.
The trial will only determine the amount of damages, if any, Giuliani must pay and his lawyer stated that Giuliani is expected to take the witness stand.

Latest US climate assessment shows the extreme toll taken by climate change

Climate disasters are costing the US billions of dollars a year, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
The national climate assessment includes chapters on the economic impact and social inequities of climate change for the first time.
Extreme weather events, such as floods, fires, and heatwaves, are becoming more frequent and costly in the US.

Woman wins 200,000 damages over alleged sexual assaults by therapist in north London

A woman awarded over 200,000 in damages for a therapy session involving non-consensual sexual acts.
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