In a surprising twist, actor Kevin Costner managed to reduce his child support payments to ex-wife Christine Baumgartner during their contentious divorce battle. A judge recently ruled that Costner would only have to pay Baumgartner $63,209 per month, significantly less than the $175,057 she had initially requested. This comes after Baumgartner accused Costner of withholding …
The potential of the Fourteenth Amendment to bar Donald Trump from running for office again is being touted by legal experts. However, it is important to question the efficacy and implications of such a move. In an ideal scenario, Trump’s own party would disavow him and reject his candidacy. However, this does not seem plausible. …
A.J. Armstrong was found guilty of the 2016 murder of his parents. Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong Jr., a Houston resident, has finally been convicted of the murder of his parents after seven years and two mistrials. The Harris County jury delivered a guilty verdict after 11 days of witness testimony and arguments from both the defense …
Disgraced FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is scheduled to make an appearance in a Manhattan federal court this Friday afternoon. In this hearing, a judge will determine whether Bankman-Fried ought to be sent to jail while awaiting trial for allegedly defrauding customers of billions of dollars. Federal prosecutors will present their argument as to why Bankman-Fried …
Peggy Noonan has been an esteemed opinion columnist at the Wall Street Journal since 2000, known for her column “Declarations.” Her exceptional talent was recognized in 2017 when she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. In addition to her role as a political analyst for NBC News, Noonan is also a highly accomplished author, …
Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles won’t disappear if he wins the 2024 presidential election, despite what his supporters and opponents may think. In fact, his victory would lead to a crisis of presidential legitimacy and generate significant chaos, potentially resulting in another impeachment. Trump currently faces criminal exposure in both federal jurisdictions, including Florida, …
After the controversial ruling on abortion last summer, it was expected that there would be criticism directed towards the Supreme Court. The decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which stated that there is no constitutional right to abortion, went against a widely supported precedent and took away a right that millions of people valued. …
In America, there is no caste system or titled nobility that prevents talented individuals from succeeding based on their family background. Unlike other countries, one’s race does not hinder them from accessing top-tier education or securing high-paying jobs. The belief has always been that success is determined by one’s character and contributions. However, recent developments …
Until the Supreme Court released its opinions yesterday morning, there was uncertainty about whether they would rule on Moore v. Harper, a case that could further harm American democracy. However, the Court chose to tackle the case head-on, bringing relief to lawyers and democracy advocates. The case involved the “independent state legislature” theory, which suggests …
Workers at Frank, the startup led by Charlie Javice, raised concerns about the company’s financials prior to its acquisition by JPMorgan Chase for $175 million in 2021. Internal Slack messages between Frank employees, revealed in a court document filed in Delaware, showed skepticism regarding Javice’s directive to change the company’s public-facing numbers to claim 4.25 …