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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, 56, refuses to address romance with lobbyist, 32: 'My life will never be in conflict'

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is in a romantic relationship with a lobbyist but refuses to comment on it.
Heastie insists there is no conflict of interest in his relationship and has protocols in place to prevent any issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

In Trump Case, Thorny Conflict of Interest Question Looms

The effort to disqualify the prosecutors in Trump's election interference case is based on the argument of a conflict of interest due to a romantic relationship between the district attorney and the special prosecutor.
The defense lawyers argue that the relationship and financial benefits from the special prosecutor create a personal interest in the case, which goes against the district attorney's obligation to seek justice. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Ashleigh Merchant, a Defense Lawyer, Is Arguing for the Prosecutors' Disqualification

Ashleigh Merchant, a lawyer representing a co-defendant in the Georgia election interference case, has accused the Fulton County district attorney of having a romantic relationship with the special prosecutor hired for the case.
Merchant argues that this relationship creates a conflict of interest and should disqualify the prosecutors from handling the case. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
US politics

Georgia judge sets hearing for allegations against Willis

The judge presiding over the Georgia prosecution of Donald Trump and others has set a hearing to address allegations of a romantic relationship between the district attorney and a special prosecutor hired for the case.
Trump and his supporters argue that the case is tainted and should be dismissed because of the alleged conflict of interest. [ more ]
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www.cnn.com
2 months ago
US politics

Fulton County prosecutor's divorce attorney testifies in Fani Willis case

Bradley's expected testimony is crucial in the Fulton County case to determine the timing of the romantic relationship between Wade and Willis.
Bradley's communication with defense attorney Merchant may provide evidence supporting claims of an improper relationship between Willis and Wade. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Career

True romance: how to keep the love alive when your kids have left home

Reconnect with your younger, more curious self to reinvigorate your romantic relationship.
Redirect your newfound curiosity towards your partner to deepen your understanding of them. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

How Allegations of an Office Romance Came to Complicate the Case Against Trump

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney of Georgia's Fulton County, is facing allegations of a romantic relationship with a lawyer and judge she hired as special prosecutor for the Trump case.
Credit card statements from the lawyer's divorce case show that he purchased airline tickets for both himself and Willis for trips on separate occasions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Atlanta D.A. Defends Qualifications of Outside Lawyer She Hired for Trump Case

Fulton County district attorney Fani T. Willis addressed criticism of her judgment in hiring a lawyer she was allegedly romantically involved with for the case against Donald Trump.
Willis spoke at a church service and did not directly address the allegation, but defended the lawyer's credentials and suggested that the accusations were part of the difficulties she faces in her role. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Relationships

I Study Single People For A Living. 'The Golden Bachelor' Got This 1 Thing Totally Wrong.

The Bachelor franchise promotes the idea that true happiness can only be found in committed romantic relationships, which is harmful and untrue.
Single people can be happy and flourishing, and their happiness often increases over time.
The show erases the experiences and perspectives of single people, and undermines the meaningfulness and richness of love in all its forms. [ more ]
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