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Former Tennessee officer awarded $835K after wrongful incarceration over Charlie Kirk meme
politics6 days ago

Former Tennessee officer awarded $835K after wrongful incarceration over Charlie Kirk meme

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer, Larry Bushart, settled a federal wrongful incarceration lawsuit for $835,000 after being jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk; the charges were dropped once he couldn’t pay a $2 million bond. The settlement, funded by the county’s insurer, does not acknowledge wrongdoing and highlights First Amendment protections in the context of social media expression.

via CNN|
#charlie-kirk#first-amendment#free-speech
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuits with no money exchanged
entertainment21 days ago

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuits with no money exchanged

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reportedly settled their sexual-harassment lawsuits with no monetary payout to either party, while their legal teams earned multimillion-dollar fees; a judge had previously dismissed most of Lively’s claims and Baldoni’s countersuit; the settlement came two weeks before a scheduled trial, and the pair issued a joint statement supporting a safe workplace as Lively attended the Met Gala shortly after the settlement.

via Page Six|
#blake-lively#entertainment#it-ends-with-us
Stonewall Pride Flag to Stay as Trump Administration Reaches Settlement
politics1 month ago

Stonewall Pride Flag to Stay as Trump Administration Reaches Settlement

The Trump administration agreed to keep a rainbow Pride flag flying at the Stonewall National Monument as part of a settlement with LGBTQ+ and preservation groups; within a week the National Park Service will raise three 3x5 flags on the monument's flagpole, with the Pride flag placed between the US flag and the park service flag, and flags may be removed only for maintenance or practical purposes, subject to court approval.

via The Guardian|
#lawsuit-settlement#lgbtq-rights#national-park-service
Stanford, Katie Meyer family settle wrongful-death suit, launch leadership and mental-health initiatives
college-sports3 months ago

Stanford, Katie Meyer family settle wrongful-death suit, launch leadership and mental-health initiatives

Stanford and the family of Katie Meyer, the former Stanford women’s soccer goalkeeper who died by suicide in 2022, settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the university. The agreement includes the creation of a Katie Meyer Leadership Award for Stanford student-athletes, retirement of Meyer's jersey, adoption of Katie Meyer's Law principles to aid students in disciplinary proceedings, and a joint effort to boost mental-health resources for student-athletes; the parties did not disclose any monetary terms.

via ESPN|
#college-sports#katie-meyer#katie-meyers-law
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual-assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, a producer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, accused Lythgoe of multiple assaults, with the case initially set for trial in August 2025. Both parties expressed relief at the settlement, with Abdul hoping her experience inspires others, while Lythgoe maintained his innocence. Lythgoe has faced other allegations, but was recently dismissed from a separate lawsuit related to All American Girl.

via Vulture|
#american-idol#entertainment#lawsuit-settlement
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Resolve Sexual Assault Lawsuit
entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Resolve Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul has settled her sexual assault lawsuit against British TV producer Nigel Lythgoe, whom she accused of assaulting her during their time on 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Both parties expressed relief at resolving the legal battle, though Lythgoe denied the allegations, calling them a smear. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and the case will be dismissed, avoiding a trial that was set for next year.

via BBC.com|
#american-idol#entertainment#lawsuit-settlement
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
entertainment1 year ago

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Reach Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have settled a lawsuit in which Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her during her time as a judge on the show and later on "So You Think You Can Dance." The settlement, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, is unconditional but its terms remain undisclosed. Abdul expressed relief at closing this chapter and hopes her experience inspires other women facing similar challenges. Lythgoe, who has denied the allegations, stepped down from his judging role on "So You Think You Can Dance" earlier this year.

via NPR|
#american-idol#entertainment#lawsuit-settlement
Fontana Settles for $900,000 After Police Coerce False Murder Confession
legal-news2 years ago

Fontana Settles for $900,000 After Police Coerce False Murder Confession

The city of Fontana has agreed to pay nearly $900,000 to Thomas Perez Jr. to settle a federal lawsuit after police pressured him into falsely confessing to a murder that never happened. During a 17-hour interrogation, officers used various tactics to coerce Perez, who was distressed and sleep-deprived, into admitting to killing his father, who was later found alive and safe. The lawsuit highlighted the extreme psychological pressure and deprivation Perez endured, leading to the settlement.

via Los Angeles Times|
#false-confession#fontana#lawsuit-settlement
Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Settle Lawsuit for $2 Million
us-news2 years ago

Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Settle Lawsuit for $2 Million

The city of Uvalde, Texas, has settled with most of the families of children affected by the 2022 school shooting, agreeing to pay $2 million, overhaul its police force, and create a permanent memorial. The families have also filed a new lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety over the response to the shooting, alleging failure to engage the gunman promptly.

via The New York Times|
#lawsuit-settlement#police-force-overhaul#school-shooting
"Royal Settlements: Hugh Grant and Prince Harry's Legal Victories and Challenges"
legalentertainment2 years ago

"Royal Settlements: Hugh Grant and Prince Harry's Legal Victories and Challenges"

Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home invasion, for "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. The settlement amount was not disclosed, and NGN admitted no liability, stating the settlement was in the financial interest of both parties. Grant, who previously settled a case against Murdoch's News of the World for phone hacking, vowed to use the money to support groups advocating for privacy rights and against media intrusion.

via Newser|
#hugh-grant#lawsuit-settlement#legalentertainment
Hugh Grant Settles Illegal Snooping Lawsuit Against The Sun for 'Enormous Sum'
entertainmentlegal2 years ago

Hugh Grant Settles Illegal Snooping Lawsuit Against The Sun for 'Enormous Sum'

Actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against The Sun tabloid, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home intrusion, receiving "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. Grant, who previously settled a case against News of the World for phone hacking, stated that he settled reluctantly and would direct the money to groups advocating for a free and accountable press. The settlement comes after Justice Timothy Fancourt rejected NGN's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, and leaves Prince Harry and 41 others scheduled to go to trial in January.

via The Associated Press|
#entertainmentlegal#hugh-grant#lawsuit-settlement
Hugh Grant Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against The Sun Tabloid
entertainmentlaw2 years ago

Hugh Grant Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Against The Sun Tabloid

Actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against The Sun's publisher over allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering, stating that he felt compelled to settle out of court to avoid paying legal costs even if he won damages at trial. Grant plans to donate the settlement funds to groups campaigning to reform the British press. The lawsuit was part of a larger legal battle involving allegations of phone tapping and unlawful information gathering, with Prince Harry also suing the publisher.

via The Daily Beast|
#entertainmentlaw#hugh-grant#lawsuit-settlement