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Former MMA fighter loses appeal in civil rape case

Former MMA fighter loses appeal in civil rape case

Chris Page and Abigail Taylor BBC News NI PA Media McGregor, pictured at an earlier court appearance, denied all of the allegations Conor McGregor has lost his civil jury appeal against a finding that he sexually assaulted a woman. In November, McGregor was ordered to pay £206,000 in damages plus costs to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her …

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Trump administration releases files on slain civil rights leader

Trump administration releases files on slain civil rights leader

US President Donald Trump’s administration has released a trove of records on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, including FBI surveillance files on the civil rights leader. A court-imposed order had kept the FBI documents, totalling 230,000 pages, blocked from public view since 1977. Many members of King’s family had opposed the release. A statement from his two living …

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Nationwide Trump protests planned in honor of late civil rights leader John Lewis

Nationwide Trump protests planned in honor of late civil rights leader John Lewis

Protests and events against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people are planned Thursday at more than 1,600 locations around the country. The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held …

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Report: Rashee Rice settles one of the civil cases against him

Report: Rashee Rice settles one of the civil cases against him

Rashee Rice not only settled his criminal case, the Chiefs wide receiver also has settled one of the civil cases against him. Court records indicate Rice agreed Wednesday to pay one of the victims $1.086 million in fees, including pre-judgment interest and attorney’s fees, Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star reports. If the full amount isn’t paid, interest will …

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Dismissals at Justice Dept. Would Bypass Civil Service and Whistle-Blower Laws – The New York Times

Dismissals at Justice Dept. Would Bypass Civil Service and Whistle-Blower Laws  The New York Times Pam Bondi misspells DoJ ethics director’s name in letter firing him  The Independent Attorney General Bondi fired at least 20 officials with ties to Jack Smith investigation: Sources  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pam Bondi fires US justice department’s top ethics adviser  The Guardian Two-thirds …

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