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  • President Donald Trump Must Face Defamation Lawsuit from Exonerated Five, Judge Rules

    President Donald Trump Must Face Defamation Lawsuit from Exonerated Five, Judge Rules

    President Donald Trump is currently facing a defamation lawsuit from the men known as the “Central Park Five,” according to Huff Post. The five men—Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, and Korey Wise—were just teenagers in 1989 when they were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for the rape and assault of a white woman who was jogging in Central Park, New York City.

    At that time, Trump placed full-page ads in newspapers across New York City advocating for the reinstatement of the death penalty following the arrests of these teens. He is now dealing with the repercussions of his recent remarks in which he continues to deny the wrongful conviction of the five men.

    U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone has ruled that the five innocent Black and Hispanic men can move forward with their legal case against Trump regarding comments he made during the 2024 presidential campaign. On Thursday, Beetlestone chose not to dismiss the lawsuit.

    Initially, all five men pleaded guilty due to pressure from law enforcement, but they later withdrew those pleas. Though they were convicted by a jury, those convictions were overturned in 2002 after DNA evidence linked the crime to another man who confessed. 

    When reporters asked Trump in 2019 if he would apologize to the men for previously calling for their executions, he responded, “They admitted their guilt.” However, it was Trump’s latest remarks in 2024 that prompted the lawsuit. During a presidential debate on September 10 with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump reiterated his belief that pleading guilty under pressure is the same as admitting to a crime. The group is seeking a jury trial to assess unspecified monetary damages.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Long Island Teacher Accused of Dropping Textbooks on Special Needs Student’s Head and Locking One in a Closet

    Long Island Teacher Accused of Dropping Textbooks on Special Needs Student’s Head and Locking One in a Closet

    A Long Island school is under fire for reportedly taking no action while a former teacher “tormented” special needs second graders, as reported by the NY Post.  

    Former Cornwall School teacher, John O’Dwyer, is accused of various forms of abuse. These include dropping textbooks on kid’s heads, as detailed in a recent legal filing and echoed by upset parents. The filing is seeking $20 million in damages.

    Details of O’Dwyer’s Alleged Abuse

    O’Dwyer is accused of mistreating one frightened boy by dragging him across the classroom and even locking him in a dark closet while he cried out for help.

    The claim, which serves as a precursor to a civil lawsuit against a municipal agency, asserts that the school not only “failed to prevent” O’Dwyer’s misconduct but was also made aware of the abuse and “did nothing about it.” In the first of several claims being filed against the West Hempstead Union Free School District and Cornwall School, one family alleges that O’Dwyer specifically targeted their son for “humiliating abuse,” inflicting both physical and mental “torment” that included kicking and punching him. 

    “We will uncover the full truth of what happened — and expose how the West Hempstead Union Free School District allowed this cruelty to continue for so long,” said Nathan Werksman, a partner at Merson Law, PLLC.

    The mother who submitted the notice of claim stated that her son, who has special needs, informed her that the alleged abuse occurred frequently throughout the 2023-2024 school year. An assistant teacher was “present for much of the abuse” and the school “ignored complaints about O’Dwyer’s behavior,” according to the claim.

    According to the father of the victim, several other families are also preparing to take legal action. The father, who requested to remain anonymous, reported that O’Dwyer would take a textbook—”a heavy, old-fashioned textbook”—and throw or drop it onto the students’ heads.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Gorgeous Doll Sues Magic City Strip Club For Sexual Harassment And Wage Violations

    Gorgeous Doll Sues Magic City Strip Club For Sexual Harassment And Wage Violations

    Gorgeous Doll, born Courtney Hale, has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Atlanta strip club Magic City. The dancer-turned-influencer claimed that the club failed to investigate a claim she made and fired her when she spoke out. Gorgeous Doll also claimed that the club stole money from her and other strippers in the form of kickbacks. The influencer is seeking compensation for all the money she lost and an undisclosed amount in damages.

    Gorgeous Doll Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

    Courtney “Gorgeous Doll” Hale has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Magic City. She alleged that a female manager sexually harassed her, and the company did nothing when she reported it. Gorgeous Doll filed the sexual harassment lawsuit on March 27, according to footage Onsite posted online. Her lawsuit comes shortly after she made waves earlier this year when she accused Latto of jumping her. The stripper claimed that the rapper had her jumped while she was pregnant, causing her to miscarry. 

    She alleged that Latto sent the attackers because she mentioned the latter’s boyfriend. However, Latoo has denied the claims. Meanwhile, Magic City’s attorney, Gary Freed, refuted the claims in Gorgeous Doll’s sexual harassment lawsuit. Freed, who also represents Magic City’s owner, Michael Barney Sr., said the club investigated Hale’s claims but found no evidence. He added, per FOX 5, “Magic City prides itself on treating its employees with dignity and respect … we do not believe this ever happened.”

    Gorgeous Doll Accuses Magic City Of Wage Violations 

    In addition to the sexual harassment lawsuit, Gorgeous Doll accused Magic City of violating federal wage law. She claimed that from September 2022 to September 2023, the club forced her to pay some of her earnings in kickbacks. These kickbacks ranged from $20 to as much as $1000. She paid them to Magic City’s DJ, security, and a third-party promoter known as “Baller.” These kickbacks violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, which prevents employers from taking or sharing tips with employees.

    Gorgeous Doll claimed in her sexual harassment and wage violation lawsuit that the company fired her in retaliation. This happened after she refused to pay the kickbacks and started speaking out about the issue. 

    “Baller wanted $500 per girl … he was leaving with $8,000 off of us,” she recalled about one instance. “Instead of them being accountable for their actions, they would rather turn against the person accusing.” The influencer added, “There aren’t a lot of girls who speak out because they’re scared … I’m speaking up for myself because I know that something was done and it was illegal,” she told FOX 5 on Wednesday, April 2. 

    Magic City’s Attorney Denies Gorgeous Doll’s Claims

    Meanwhile, Gorgeous Doll hopes that her sexual harassment and wage violation lawsuit will encourage other women to speak up. She believes she is not the only one affected by harmful and abusive practices within the industry. The dancer also wants all the wages the club forced her to pay and an unspecified amount in damages.

    However, Attorney Freed said her wage violation claims are false. He stated that Magic City did not fire Gorgeous Doll for the reasons she outlined. Meanwhile, he refused to disclose why and claimed it was “private information.” He told FOX 5, “We don’t believe any of these allegations have any merit … this person has been on social media disparaging, denigrating and defaming Magic City. We sent two cease-and-desist letters.”

    Gorgeous Doll’s sexual harassment lawsuit may very well shake the nightlife industry and change the way it operates. It remains to be seen if anything will come out of it or if things will quieten quickly.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

  • California School Reaches Settlement with Middle School Student Who Was Suspended for Allegedly Wearing ‘Blackface’ at Football Game

    California School Reaches Settlement with Middle School Student Who Was Suspended for Allegedly Wearing ‘Blackface’ at Football Game

    A California middle school student was suspended for allegedly wearing “blackface” to a football game in October 2023. His record has since been cleared as part of a settlement with the school, as reported by the NY Post. He claimed he was merely wearing eye black, a typical practice in various sports.

    Daniel Ameduri filed a lawsuit against Muirlands Middle School in La Jolla, California, on behalf of his son, J.A.. The incident wich took place on October 13, 2023, led to a two-day suspension and a ban from attending district sporting events.

    “The false allegations of blackface on J.A.’s permanent school records could have haunted him for decades, affecting both his education and future career opportunities,” Karin Sweigart, J.A.’s lawyer and Dhillon Law Group counsel, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

    The settlement was approved by the court on February 24, effectively eliminating J.A.’s two-day suspension from his record. As part of the agreement, district officials and employees are prohibited from mentioning the suspension in any communications with others. “It’s a relief that the school district has finally corrected this injustice,” Sweigart added. “No student should have to fight to clear their name over baseless accusations, which is why organizations like the Center for American Liberty exist—to ensure fairness and protect fundamental rights.” 

    J.A., who is currently a freshman in high school, was in 8th grade at the time of the incident. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Trammell, Center for American Liberty executive director said, “We are so proud of J.A. and his family. When students and parents stand up to this woke nonsense in schools, they win. Let J.A.’s win be a lesson to students and parents everywhere.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Landlord Files Lawsuit Against Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Restaurant for Over $150,000 in Unpaid Rent and Additional Costs for Restaurant

    Landlord Files Lawsuit Against Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Restaurant for Over $150,000 in Unpaid Rent and Additional Costs for Restaurant

    Kandi Burruss’ steak and seafood restaurant is reportedly facing legal trouble, according to The Atlanta Journal-Contitution. The landlord of Burruss’ Blaze Steak & Seafood claims that the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and the restaurant owe a total of $154,139.17 in unpaid rent.

    In a lawsuit filed on Monday in Fulton County State Court, Montego Pacific Inc. stated that the restaurant also owes an additional $56,495.75 for repairs to the property and a 10% overhead fee, not including interest. Montego alleges that Burruss has breached her lease and will incur an extra $12,083.50 per month in interest until the back rent is settled.

    Burruss, a long-time cast member of RHOA and a member of the R&B group Xscape, launched the restaurant in southwest Atlanta in 2020 alongside her husband, Todd Tucker. They also own a comfort food establishment called Old Lady Gang, which debuted in Castleberry Hill in 2017. The complaint states that Montego is giving Burruss and the restaurant 10 days to pay the outstanding amount to avoid further liability.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Kim Kardashian Faces Lawsuit For Sharing Incorrect Photo Of Death Row Inmate On Social Media

    Kim Kardashian Faces Lawsuit For Sharing Incorrect Photo Of Death Row Inmate On Social Media

    Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit over a social media blunder. The SKIMS founder had accidentally labeled the wrong man as a death row inmate in a post, as reported by TMZ.

    The individual suing her is Ivan Cantu, a project manager from New York. Cantu claims Kim mistakenly tagged him as someone on death row in a Texas prison.

    In February 2024, Kim shared a photo of the wrong Ivan Cantu while attempting to raise awareness for the case of another inmate with the same name. 

    Ivan said that this error has caused him significant public embarrassment, shame, ridicule, and disdain directed at him. He is pursuing legal action against Kim for libel and slander. He is claiming that the incident has caused him considerable emotional distress, insomnia, headaches, nightmares, and even PTSD, he stated.

    He also mentioned that the post damaged his reputation, prompting him to seek medical treatment and emotional counseling. 

    The death row inmate, Ivan ‘Abner’ Cantu, was executed in February 2024. Although the post was removed, Ivan argues that the harm was already done, given her large following. Now, he’s pursuing legal action against her for financial compensation.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Minneapolis Agrees To Pay $600,000 To Settle with Woman Who Claims Former Officer Derek Chauvin Knelt On Her Neck

    Minneapolis Agrees To Pay $600,000 To Settle with Woman Who Claims Former Officer Derek Chauvin Knelt On Her Neck

    The city of Minneapolis has reached an agreement to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit from a woman who claimed that former Officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force on her, per ABC News. 

    Patty Day, formerly employed by the Public Works Department, accused Chauvin of forcibly removing her from her minivan and pinning her to the ground with his knee in January 2020. Similar to the actions he took four months later when he fatally restrained George Floyd. In a lawsuit filed last May, she claimed that she was subjected to excessive force and wrongfully arrested. 

    She admitted that she was intoxicated on the night of January 17, 2020, and was feeling depressed about her impending divorce and other challenges when she became stuck in the snow for several hours. Eventually, Chauvin and his partner that night, Officer Ellen Jensen, arrived at the scene. The lawsuit alleged that the officers

    “violently yanked”

    Day from her vehicle and threw her to the ground, resulting in multiple injuries.

    “Chauvin then assumed his signature pose, pressing his knee into the subdued and handcuffed Patty’s back — just as he would later do to snuff the life out of George Floyd — and remaining that way well after Patty was controlled,”

    the complaint alleged. A charge of driving under the influence was later dismissed after a judge determined that the officers did not have probable cause for her arrest and excluded the blood alcohol test evidence. 

    On Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved the $600,000 settlement. Council member LaTrisha Vetaw informed her colleagues that $175,000 will be awarded to Day, while her attorneys will receive $425,000. The city has now paid more than $36 million to settle police misconduct cases involving Chauvin, which includes $27 million awarded to the Floyd family. Chauvin is currently serving time in a federal prison in Texas for his state court conviction of murdering Floyd. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 22 States File Lawsuit To Stop Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

    22 States File Lawsuit To Stop Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

    Attorneys general from 22 states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block President Donald Trump‘s plan to end birthright citizenship, which has been in place for over a century, according to AP News.

    Birthright citizenship means that children born in the U.S. are citizens, no matter their parents’ immigration status. This practice was established after the Civil War when Congress approved the 14th Amendment in July 1868, guaranteeing citizenship for everyone, including Black people.

    “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,”

    the 14th Amendment says.

    “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” 

    Trump’s executive order, which is about 700 words long and was issued late Monday, challenges this amendment. This move is something he has discussed during his presidential campaign. It hints at a long legal battle over the president’s immigration policies and the right to citizenship.

    “The president cannot, with a stroke of a pen, write the 14th Amendment out of existence, period,”

    New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said. 

    The White House said it is prepared to go to court against the states and referred to the lawsuits as

    “nothing more than an extension of the Left’s resistance.”

    White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields said,

    “Radical Leftists can either choose to swim against the tide and reject the overwhelming will of the people, or they can get on board and work with President Trump.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • BBQ Chain Ordered To Pay $2.9M To Customer Who Burned Herself From Their ‘Dangerously Hot’ Sauce

    BBQ Chain Ordered To Pay $2.9M To Customer Who Burned Herself From Their ‘Dangerously Hot’ Sauce

    A San Antonio restaurant chain must pay $2.9 million in damages after a customer was severely burned by its barbecue sauce, as reported by the NY Post. Genesis Monita, 19, sustained second-degree burns on her thigh after spilling Bill Miller Bar-B-Q’s

    “dangerously hot”

    sauce in 2023, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

    A Bexar County jury found the restaurant guilty of

    “gross negligence”

    on Friday. Monita was awarded $900,000 for her physical and emotional suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. Additionally, she received $1.8 million in punitive damages, according to Kens 5. 

    In May 2023, Monita and her sister picked up breakfast tacos at the drive-thru on their way to school and chose to eat them in their car in the restaurant’s parking lot. The barbecue sauce was so hot that Monita dropped the container, causing the sauce to seep through her torn jeans and result in a burn, she alleged. In her lawsuit, she stated that she was never warned that the condiment — which was 189 degrees, far exceeding the 165-degree limit it should have been — was

    “dangerously hot.”

    She also claimed it was not in a suitable container to hold it. 

    Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Responds

    During the trial, Monita and her mother shared that the injury caused her to miss school and work, leading to a period of depression. Lawrence Morales II, an attorney representing Monita, told the jurors that another woman had burned her abdomen with barbecue sauce from the same Bill Miller location. He noted that since these incidents, the company has not implemented any new safety measures. 

    The restaurant claimed that after Monita’s injury, it provided her with a check for her medical expenses. They also offered to clean her car, and compensated her for lost wages. However, she turned down these offers, per The Independent. They also argued that Monita did not require further medical visits after her initial appointment and that she did not lose her job.

     #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Roc Nation Artist Victory Boyd Files Lawsuit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future For Alleged Song Theft

    Roc Nation Artist Victory Boyd Files Lawsuit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future For Alleged Song Theft

    Roc Nation artist, Victory Boyd, is suing Travis Scott, Future, and SZA, alleging that they took essential elements from her 2019 song

    “Like The Way It Sounds”

    for their 2023 single

    “Telekinesis.” 

    According to Boyd, she first presented her song to Kanye West, who recorded it as

    “Ultrasounds”

    before allegedly passing it on to Scott. Boyd claims that Scott later shared her work with Future and SZA, who helped create

    “Telekinesis.” 

    The lawsuit also implicates Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, which collaborated with Scott’s Cactus Jack to promote a watch collection using

    “Telekinesis.”

    Boyd contends that she did not give her consent for her music to be featured in this promotional effort. 

    So far, the accused parties have not publicly commented on the allegations, and there have been no updates regarding any official court responses from either side.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?