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Florida AG sues FEMA over alleged discrimination in hurricane relief efforts

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell and former FEMA supervisor Marn’i Washington, alleging civil rights violations in the federal agency’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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US Capitol police officers file federal suit against Trump and far right groups over Jan 6 riots

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The plaintiffs demand a jury trial and seek compensatory and punitive damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs, for physical and emotional injuries caused by the defendants. Last month, Paul Hodgkins of Florida became the first felon to be sentenced for his role in the US Capitol storming.

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Dominion Voting Systems files lawsuit against Trump personal attorney Rudy Giuliani

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Dominion Voting Systems sued Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani Monday for defamation following his post-election statements regarding their voting machines. billion in damages, including punitive damages. billion in damages, including punitive damages.

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October 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The federal district court for the Southern District of Florida granted summary judgment to the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in a case challenging the Secretary of the Interior’s decision not to list the Florida Keys mole skink as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. BP America Inc. , N20C-09-097 (Del.

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The “Royal We” Provision: Newly Released Settlement Favors Prince Andrew as One of Epstein’s “Other Defendants”

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Giuffre’s attorney David Boies has suggested that the agreement would not include Prince Andrew because he was not subject to any litigation or allegations in Florida where it was finalized. Epstein clearly wanted a complete and final settlement not only for himself but his friends. While the U.S.

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US federal judge dismisses Trump counter-defamation lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll

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” Trump’s attorney Alina Habba criticized the ruling, saying, “We strongly disagree with the flawed decision and will be filing an appeal shortly.” Jean Carroll looks forward to obtaining additional compensatory and punitive damages based on the original defamatory statements Donald Trump made in 2019.”