Tag: LegalBattle
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Christopher Clements Faces Retrial in Isabel Celis Murder Case
In a recent development, a jury deadlock last year on whether Christopher Clements kidnapped and killed 6-year-old Isabel Celis, leading to a new trial on the charges this week. Previous Trial and Global Attention The previous trial, spanning ten days, unfolded as a gripping saga that captured the attention of the Tucson area and garnered…
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Eric Smokes and David Warren Exonerated: Decades-Long Times Square Case
In a recent development, a New York City judge has cleared Eric Smokes and David Warren, childhood friends convicted in the 1987 killing of French tourist Jean Casse in Times Square. Now in their 50s, Smokes and Warren were arrested as teenagers and spent decades in prison maintaining their innocence before their convictions were overturned.…
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Lizzo Lawsuit: Dancer Harassment Claims Head to Trial
In response to a lawsuit filed by three former dancers accusing her of creating a hostile work environment, Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo released a statement denying the allegations. The legal battle unfolded in Santa Monica Superior Court, with the performers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – asserting claims of sexual and racial…
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Texas Attorney General Challenges Marijuana Decriminalization in Five Cities
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against five Texas cities – Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton – challenging their ordinances that decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. The legal battle stems from policies approved by voters in these cities in 2022, aiming to end arrests and citations for possessing less than four…
