Producer who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. to sexual assault, harassment lawsuit

A music producer who filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs last month has now accused actor Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexually harassing and assaulting him, an amended federal complaint filed Monday night shows. The amended civil complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan hours after federal officials searched Combs’ homes. Combs is… Continue reading Producer who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs adds Cuba Gooding Jr. to sexual assault, harassment lawsuit

Judge throws out Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against nonprofit CCDH

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit filed last year by Elon Musk’s X platform against the nonprofit organization Center for Countering Digital Hate.  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer dismissed the lawsuit and wrote that it was an attempt to silence the center for its reports about rising hate speech… Continue reading Judge throws out Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against nonprofit CCDH

Lizzo’s current dancers praise singer as she faces lawsuit

Lizzo’s current backup dancers have expressed support for the singer, thanking her for “shattering limitations and kicking in the door way” for them as the artist faces a lawsuit from former dancers accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming. In an Instagram post, Lizzo’s dance troupe, known as the “Big Grrrls,” said they have “had… Continue reading Lizzo’s current dancers praise singer as she faces lawsuit

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit

In a lawsuit filed on her behalf, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has alleged that she is a victim of financial elder abuse by the trustees overseeing her late husband’s estate. The 90-year-old’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein, filed the suit earlier this month in a bid to remove the trustees, claiming that they are not doing their… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit

Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is suing the trustees of a fund set up by her late husband, accusing them of committing “financial elder abuse” by allegedly refusing to pay the senator the millions of dollars she’s due. The suit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court last week by the 90-year-old California Democrat’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein,… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate

Texas woman awarded $1.2 billion in ‘revenge porn’ lawsuit

A victim of so-called “revenge porn” in Texas has been awarded $1.2 billion after her ex-boyfriend allegedly shared what court documents call “visually intimate material” of her online and in emails to her family, friends and colleagues after they broke up. The woman’s ex, Marques Jamal Jackson, allegedly put the images on multiple social media… Continue reading Texas woman awarded $1.2 billion in ‘revenge porn’ lawsuit

Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies

None of the defendants were immediately available Wednesday for comment, except for YouTube.  A spokesperson for the company said in a statement: “We have the deepest sympathies for the victims and families of the horrific attack at Tops grocery store in Buffalo last year. Through the years, YouTube has invested in technology, teams, and policies… Continue reading Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies

Oklahoma declines to discuss a settlement of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit

Oklahoma says it won’t discuss a settlement with survivors who are seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and have appealed a Tulsa County judge’s dismissal of the case last month. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has agreed to consider the survivors’ appeal, and the state attorney general’s litigation division filed its response Monday. There are just… Continue reading Oklahoma declines to discuss a settlement of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit

Sage Steele and ESPN part ways after settling lawsuit

Broadcaster Sage Steele left ESPN, both the company and Steele announced Tuesday. The anchor said her decision was so she could exercise her First Amendment Rights “more freely” after settling a lawsuit she filed last year. “Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my… Continue reading Sage Steele and ESPN part ways after settling lawsuit

Ron DeSantis Wants Disney To ‘Drop The Lawsuit’ Because He’s ‘Moved On’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking Disney to drop its lawsuit against him after he took away the company’s ability to self-govern an area of its Walt Disney World amusement parks in Orlando. “We’ve basically moved on,” DeSantis said in an interview with CNBC on Monday. “They’re suing the state of Florida. They’re going to… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Wants Disney To ‘Drop The Lawsuit’ Because He’s ‘Moved On’