Former US President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw a $500 million lawsuit that he had filed against his former attorney, Michael Cohen. The lawsuit accused Cohen of breaching his fiduciary duty by disclosing Trump's "confidences". Trump had alleged that the lawyer spread "falsehoods" in books and media and called him a "racist" which damaged his repute, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Trump was originally scheduled to give a deposition in the case but postponed it until next week, citing his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York. Notably, the civil trial is against Trump, his eldest sons, their companies, and Trump Organisation executives for allegedly inflating&nbsp;asset valuation by approximately $3.6 billion in three separate years between 2011 and 2021.&nbsp;

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Trump's latest decision to drop the lawsuit against his former attorney was announced in a brief one-page court filing on Thursday (Oct 5).

<h2>Lawsuit over Cohen's statements&nbsp;</h2>

The lawsuit had primarily targeted Cohen's book, his podcast, and his public statements, all of which were critical of Trump and detailed their long-standing relationship.

The suit alleged that Cohen had used his "confidential relationship" with Trump for financial gains, which constituted "grave violations" of his contractual and fiduciary duties to the former president.

In response to Trump's decision to dismiss the lawsuit, Michael Cohen issued a statement on Thursday (Oct 5), describing the case as a "retaliatory" measure.&nbsp;"This case was nothing more than a retaliatory intimidation tactic, and his attempt to hide from routine discovery procedures confirms as much," the former attorney said in the statement.&nbsp;

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Trump had initially filed the lawsuit in April. It came shortly after pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records.

These charges were connected to reimbursements made to Cohen for hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels during the final weeks of the 2016 presidential campaign.

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Trump reportedly gave $130,000 to Daniels in October of that year to make sure that she did not disclose her sexual relationship with the former President. Initially, Trump's former lawyer Cohen said he paid Daniels himself and there was no direction by the Trump campaign to do so. However, he later&nbsp;contradicted his statements and said that it was Trump who directed him to make the payment and then reimbursed the money.

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Former US President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw a $500 million lawsuit that he had filed against his former attorney, Michael Cohen. The lawsuit accused Cohen of breaching his fiduciary duty by disclosing Trump's "confidences".

Former US President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw a $500 million lawsuit that he had filed against his former attorney, Michael Cohen. The lawsuit accused Cohen of breaching his fiduciary duty by disclosing Trump's "confidences". Trump had alleged that the lawyer spread "falsehoods" in books and media and called him a "racist" which damaged his repute, Reuters reported. Trump was originally scheduled to give a deposition in the case but postponed it until next week, citing his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York. Notably, the civil trial is against Trump, his eldest sons, their companies, and Trump Organisation executives for allegedly inflating asset valuation by approximately $3.6 billion in three separate years between 2011 and 2021. Also Read | US: Police reject Vivek Ramaswamy’s claims that his car was hit by pro-Ukraine protestors Trump's latest decision to drop the lawsuit against his former attorney was announced in a brief one-page court filing on Thursday (Oct 5). Lawsuit over Cohen's statements The lawsuit had primarily targeted Cohen's book, his podcast, and his public statements, all of which were critical of Trump and detailed their long-standing relationship. The suit alleged that Cohen had used his "confidential relationship" with Trump for financial gains, which constituted "grave violations" of his contractual and fiduciary duties to the former president. In response to Trump's decision to dismiss the lawsuit, Michael Cohen issued a statement on Thursday (Oct 5), describing the case as a "retaliatory" measure. "This case was nothing more than a retaliatory intimidation tactic, and his attempt to hide from routine discovery procedures confirms as much," the former attorney said in the statement. Also Read | Donald Trump disclosed classified information about US nuclear subs to Australian businessman Trump had initially filed the lawsuit in April. It came shortly after pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. These charges were connected to reimbursements made to Cohen for hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels during the final weeks of the 2016 presidential campaign. Watch | Saudi's real estate boom: Challenges vs ambitions × Trump reportedly gave $130,000 to Daniels in October of that year to make sure that she did not disclose her sexual relationship with the former President. Initially, Trump's former lawyer Cohen said he paid Daniels himself and there was no direction by the Trump campaign to do so. However, he later contradicted his statements and said that it was Trump who directed him to make the payment and then reimbursed the money. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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In a significant legal development, a New Jersey appeals court has invalidated a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson &amp; Johnson (J&amp;J) that had been given to four plaintiffs alleging cancer due to asbestos exposure in the company's talc powder products. &nbsp;

The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division determined that the lower court judge had made a mistake in permitting certain scientific expert testimony presented by the plaintiffs during the trial.&nbsp;

According to a Reuters report, Erik Haas, J&amp;J Worldwide Vice President of Litigation, welcomed the decision and criticised the scientific evidence presented by the plaintiffs' experts, stating, "The decision resoundingly rejects ... the 'junk science' advanced by purported 'experts' paid by the mass tort asbestos bar." He reiterated the company's stance that their talc products are safe and asbestos-free.&nbsp;

The initial jury verdict had mandated J&amp;J to pay $37.2 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $750 million in punitive damages. However, this sum was automatically reduced to $186.5 million in accordance with state law.&nbsp;

In overturning the verdict and ordering a new trial, a three-judge panel from the appeals court noted that the trial court had not adequately fulfilled its "gatekeeping role" in evaluating whether the plaintiffs' experts grounded their testimony in solid scientific principles. The panel found that three of the experts had failed to sufficiently explain the basis of their opinions linking cancer to asbestos exposure in talc products.&nbsp;

Of note, J&amp;J is involved in a separate lawsuit against one of these experts, Jacqueline Moline, regarding a 2019 study she co-authored. However, this particular study was not a focal point of the recent court decision.&nbsp;

Reuters cited Jacqueline Moline, who testified in favour of plaintiffs in over 200 talc cancer cases, has argued that the lawsuit against her is an attempt to intimidate scientific experts and discourage them from testifying against J&amp;J.&nbsp;

Johnson &amp; Johnson faces a staggering number of lawsuits, with over 38,000 claims alleging that their talc products, including Johnson's baby powder, may contain asbestos and have led to various cancers, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer type linked to asbestos exposure. The outcomes of these lawsuits have varied, with some major victories for plaintiffs, including a $2.1 billion judgment awarded to 22 women with ovarian cancer.&nbsp;

While J&amp;J has experienced reversals in some cases, such as a $117 million verdict in the same New Jersey appeals court and a $120 million verdict in New York, their most recent legal win may have significant implications as they continue to face talc-related litigation.&nbsp;

This development follows J&amp;J's unsuccessful attempts to move tens of thousands of talc-related claims into bankruptcy court, where they sought to resolve them through an $8.9 billion proposed settlement. The company is currently appealing the ruling that denied this move.&nbsp;

The resumption of trials after a pause during the bankruptcy petition is expected to impact the trajectory of talc-related litigation. J&amp;J has disclosed that the cost of talc-related verdicts, settlements, and legal fees has reached approximately $4.5 billion. Due to mounting lawsuits and concerns, the company made the decision to cease the sale of talc-based baby powder in favour of cornstarch-based alternatives.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

In a significant legal development, a New Jersey appeals court has invalidated a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that had been given to four plaintiffs alleging cancer due to asbestos exposure in the company's talc powder products.

In a significant legal development, a New Jersey appeals court has invalidated a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) that had been given to four plaintiffs alleging cancer due to asbestos exposure in the company's talc powder products. The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division determined that the lower court judge had made a mistake in permitting certain scientific expert testimony presented by the plaintiffs during the trial. According to a Reuters report, Erik Haas, J&J Worldwide Vice President of Litigation, welcomed the decision and criticised the scientific evidence presented by the plaintiffs' experts, stating, "The decision resoundingly rejects ... the 'junk science' advanced by purported 'experts' paid by the mass tort asbestos bar." He reiterated the company's stance that their talc products are safe and asbestos-free. The initial jury verdict had mandated J&J to pay $37.2 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $750 million in punitive damages. However, this sum was automatically reduced to $186.5 million in accordance with state law. In overturning the verdict and ordering a new trial, a three-judge panel from the appeals court noted that the trial court had not adequately fulfilled its "gatekeeping role" in evaluating whether the plaintiffs' experts grounded their testimony in solid scientific principles. The panel found that three of the experts had failed to sufficiently explain the basis of their opinions linking cancer to asbestos exposure in talc products. Of note, J&J is involved in a separate lawsuit against one of these experts, Jacqueline Moline, regarding a 2019 study she co-authored. However, this particular study was not a focal point of the recent court decision. Reuters cited Jacqueline Moline, who testified in favour of plaintiffs in over 200 talc cancer cases, has argued that the lawsuit against her is an attempt to intimidate scientific experts and discourage them from testifying against J&J. Johnson & Johnson faces a staggering number of lawsuits, with over 38,000 claims alleging that their talc products, including Johnson's baby powder, may contain asbestos and have led to various cancers, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer type linked to asbestos exposure. The outcomes of these lawsuits have varied, with some major victories for plaintiffs, including a $2.1 billion judgment awarded to 22 women with ovarian cancer. While J&J has experienced reversals in some cases, such as a $117 million verdict in the same New Jersey appeals court and a $120 million verdict in New York, their most recent legal win may have significant implications as they continue to face talc-related litigation. This development follows J&J's unsuccessful attempts to move tens of thousands of talc-related claims into bankruptcy court, where they sought to resolve them through an $8.9 billion proposed settlement. The company is currently appealing the ruling that denied this move. The resumption of trials after a pause during the bankruptcy petition is expected to impact the trajectory of talc-related litigation. J&J has disclosed that the cost of talc-related verdicts, settlements, and legal fees has reached approximately $4.5 billion. Due to mounting lawsuits and concerns, the company made the decision to cease the sale of talc-based baby powder in favour of cornstarch-based alternatives. (With inputs from Reuters)

US court overturns $223.8 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case

The Federal Trade Commission will file a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon (AMZN.O) in federal court as soon as Tuesday, Politico reported on Friday, kicking off the latest leg in the US effort to rein in the market power of Big Tech companies.

US Trade commission set to file antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

A family has sued Google after Google Maps allegedly directed a map off a collapsed bridge in the U.S. How reliable is Google Maps? Should we depend on it too much? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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The US government on Tuesday accused Google of giving out $10 billion annually to Apple and other companies in order to maintain its monopoly over online search, according to a report by NDTV.

The claim was made on the first day of a historic trial that is the largest antitrust case to come before a US court in a period of more than 20 years.

“This case is about the future of the internet and whether Google will ever face meaningful competition in search,” NDTV quoted Justice Department lawyer Kenneth Dintzer as saying, while the United States government began making its case against the tech titan.

Google is looking to convince Judge Amit P. Mehta that the lawsuit initiated by the Department of Justice is without merit over the course of ten weeks with the help of numerous witnesses who will be called to the witness stand.

Google’s attorney John Schmidtlein&nbsp;said that the company has developed their search engine for years and that the ones who brought on the legal action do not know of the “inescapable truth.”

The trial, which is being held in a courthouse in Washington, is the first direct trial by US authorities on a major computer giant since Microsoft was singled out more than 20 years ago for the monopoly of its Windows operating system.

The government’s main argument in the Google case is that the internet giant unfairly obtained its dominance of online searches through the creation of exclusivity agreements with device manufacturers, mobile operators, and other businesses that denied competitors the opportunity to compete.

Dintzer informed Judge Mehta that Google spends $10 billion annually to Apple and other companies to maintain its position as the default search engine on mobile devices and online browsers, smothering challengers before they had a chance to flourish.

This led to what the government refers to as a “feedback loop” during the past ten years, in which Google’s dominance increased due to its monopolistic access to user data that rivals were unable to match.

“Through this feedback loop, this wheel has been turning for more than 12 years. It always turns to Google's advantage,” NDTV quoted Dintzer as saying.

Due to its dominance, Google parent Alphabet is now among the richest corporations in the world. Revenue from search ads accounts for about 60 per cent of the company’s total sales, far outpacing that of Android phones and YouTube.

Dintzer told the jury that they shall keep a tab on what Google did to protect its monopoly. According to them, the focus should be on what they did, not on what they could have or should have done.

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The US government on Tuesday accused Google of giving out $10 billion annually to Apple and other companies in order to maintain its monopoly over online search, according to a report by NDTV.

The US government on Tuesday accused Google of giving out $10 billion annually to Apple and other companies in order to maintain its monopoly over online search, according to a report by NDTV. The claim was made on the first day of a historic trial that is the largest antitrust case to come before a US court in a period of more than 20 years. “This case is about the future of the internet and whether Google will ever face meaningful competition in search,” NDTV quoted Justice Department lawyer Kenneth Dintzer as saying, while the United States government began making its case against the tech titan. Google is looking to convince Judge Amit P. Mehta that the lawsuit initiated by the Department of Justice is without merit over the course of ten weeks with the help of numerous witnesses who will be called to the witness stand. Google’s attorney John Schmidtlein said that the company has developed their search engine for years and that the ones who brought on the legal action do not know of the “inescapable truth.” The trial, which is being held in a courthouse in Washington, is the first direct trial by US authorities on a major computer giant since Microsoft was singled out more than 20 years ago for the monopoly of its Windows operating system. The government’s main argument in the Google case is that the internet giant unfairly obtained its dominance of online searches through the creation of exclusivity agreements with device manufacturers, mobile operators, and other businesses that denied competitors the opportunity to compete. Dintzer informed Judge Mehta that Google spends $10 billion annually to Apple and other companies to maintain its position as the default search engine on mobile devices and online browsers, smothering challengers before they had a chance to flourish. This led to what the government refers to as a “feedback loop” during the past ten years, in which Google’s dominance increased due to its monopolistic access to user data that rivals were unable to match. “Through this feedback loop, this wheel has been turning for more than 12 years. It always turns to Google's advantage,” NDTV quoted Dintzer as saying. Due to its dominance, Google parent Alphabet is now among the richest corporations in the world. Revenue from search ads accounts for about 60 per cent of the company’s total sales, far outpacing that of Android phones and YouTube. Dintzer told the jury that they shall keep a tab on what Google did to protect its monopoly. According to them, the focus should be on what they did, not on what they could have or should have done. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Google shells out $10 bn yearly to maintain online search monopoly: Report

The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M)&nbsp;has agreed to pay $6.01 billion to resolve claims filed by U.S. military veterans and service members, alleging hearing loss as a result of using the firm's earplugs, the company and plaintiffs' lawyers announced on Tuesday.

The agreement follows 3M's unsuccessful attempt earlier this year to take the claims, which had ballooned into the biggest mass tort litigation in US history, into bankruptcy court with the intention of reducing its culpability.

Chris Seeger, the primary lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said that around 240,000 people will&nbsp;be eligible for the settlement. 3M has the option to back out of the arrangement if less than 98 per cent of qualified claimants participate, but Seeger is optimistic that the threshold will be fulfilled.

The funds will be distributed from 2023 to 2029, with $1 billion paid out in 3M stock, according to a statement by the company. The Minnesota-based firm stated that it is not accepting responsibility and that the earplugs "are safe and effective when used properly."

"This historic agreement represents a tremendous victory for the thousands of brave men and women who bravely served our country and returned home with life-altering hearing injuries," said Seeger and his co-lead attorneys, Bryan Aylstock and Clayton Clark, in a joint statement.

On Tuesday, 3M's stock was up more than two&nbsp;per cent. According to some experts, the company's possible exposure from the earplug case might be as high as $10 billion.

3M's litigation saga

Aearo Technologies, which 3M purchased in 2008, manufactured the Combat Arms earplugs. From 2003 through 2015, the US military utilised them in training and battle, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Plaintiffs in the claims say that the business concealed design faults, manipulated test findings, and failed to give instructions for proper earplug use, resulting in hearing impairment.

In 2019, the complaints were consolidated before U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers in federal court in Pensacola, Florida. At its peak, the lawsuit accounted for over 30% of all federal court cases in the United States.

3M has lost 10 of the 16 earplug claims that have gone to trial, for a total of $265 million awarded to 13 plaintiffs. The $6.01 billion figure includes the judgments. Moreover, Aearo declared bankruptcy in July 2022, with 3M guaranteeing $1 billion to cover its earplug litigation obligations.

3M claimed that the mass tort action was unjust because Rodgers excluded favourable scientific data and allowed thousands of "unvetted" claims to clog the court's docket.

However, in June, a bankruptcy court dismissed the bankruptcy, ruling that Aearo was not in enough financial trouble to warrant it.

The agreement reached on Monday comes only two months after 3M struck a tentative $10.3 billion deal with a slew of public water systems in the United States to address allegations of water contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, sometimes known as "forever chemicals."

Although the agreement is not yet complete, 22 U.S. states and territories withdrew their previous objections to it on Monday.

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The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) has agreed to pay $6.01 billion to resolve claims filed by U.S. military veterans and service members, alleging hearing loss as a result of using the firm's earplugs, the company and plaintiffs' lawyers announced on Tuesday.

The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) has agreed to pay $6.01 billion to resolve claims filed by U.S. military veterans and service members, alleging hearing loss as a result of using the firm's earplugs, the company and plaintiffs' lawyers announced on Tuesday. The agreement follows 3M's unsuccessful attempt earlier this year to take the claims, which had ballooned into the biggest mass tort litigation in US history, into bankruptcy court with the intention of reducing its culpability. Chris Seeger, the primary lawyer representing the plaintiffs, said that around 240,000 people will be eligible for the settlement. 3M has the option to back out of the arrangement if less than 98 per cent of qualified claimants participate, but Seeger is optimistic that the threshold will be fulfilled. The funds will be distributed from 2023 to 2029, with $1 billion paid out in 3M stock, according to a statement by the company. The Minnesota-based firm stated that it is not accepting responsibility and that the earplugs "are safe and effective when used properly." "This historic agreement represents a tremendous victory for the thousands of brave men and women who bravely served our country and returned home with life-altering hearing injuries," said Seeger and his co-lead attorneys, Bryan Aylstock and Clayton Clark, in a joint statement. On Tuesday, 3M's stock was up more than two per cent. According to some experts, the company's possible exposure from the earplug case might be as high as $10 billion. 3M's litigation saga Aearo Technologies, which 3M purchased in 2008, manufactured the Combat Arms earplugs. From 2003 through 2015, the US military utilised them in training and battle, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq. Plaintiffs in the claims say that the business concealed design faults, manipulated test findings, and failed to give instructions for proper earplug use, resulting in hearing impairment. In 2019, the complaints were consolidated before U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers in federal court in Pensacola, Florida. At its peak, the lawsuit accounted for over 30% of all federal court cases in the United States. 3M has lost 10 of the 16 earplug claims that have gone to trial, for a total of $265 million awarded to 13 plaintiffs. The $6.01 billion figure includes the judgments. Moreover, Aearo declared bankruptcy in July 2022, with 3M guaranteeing $1 billion to cover its earplug litigation obligations. 3M claimed that the mass tort action was unjust because Rodgers excluded favourable scientific data and allowed thousands of "unvetted" claims to clog the court's docket. However, in June, a bankruptcy court dismissed the bankruptcy, ruling that Aearo was not in enough financial trouble to warrant it. The agreement reached on Monday comes only two months after 3M struck a tentative $10.3 billion deal with a slew of public water systems in the United States to address allegations of water contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, sometimes known as "forever chemicals." Although the agreement is not yet complete, 22 U.S. states and territories withdrew their previous objections to it on Monday. (Inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

3M to settle US military earplug lawsuit for $6 billion

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys is facing allegations of sexual assault The singer has been accused of sexual assault across three separate incidents.

Backstreet boys star, Nick Carter faces third lawsuit

The legal drama surrounding American rapper Lizzo just got messy after being sued for sexual, racial and religious harassment. The Grammy Award winner now plans to counter-sue the backup dancers who are taking her to court. Lizzo was recently accused of sexual harassment in creating a hostile work environment for three of her backup dancers.

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A federal judge has denied HP's (HPQ.N) request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the company purposefully made its all-in-one printers incapable of scanning or faxing when they are low on ink in order to boost ink sales and raise profits. Customers claimed HP disguised how its printers enter a "error state" when low on ink, disabling scanning and faxing features that do not require ink and compelling customers to purchase superfluous, high-margin ink cartridges. This is the basis for the proposed class action lawsuit.

HP printer consumers forced to buy costly ink

About 70 Indian nationals have initiated legal proceedings against the United States government, claiming that their H1-B visa applications were rejected on the basis of fraudulent activities by their employers and that they, as individuals, had nothing to do with it, media reports said.

70 Indians file lawsuit against US over H1-B visa rejections amid employer fraud

About 70 Indian nationals have initiated legal proceedings against the United States government, claiming that their H1-B visa applications were rejected on the basis of fraudulent activities by their employers and that they, as individuals, had nothing to do with it, media reports said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The affected individuals were employed under a programme designed for foreign graduates of US educational institutions. Now, they maintain their innocence and deny any involvement in misconduct and fraud carried out by their employers. These Indian nationals are facing adverse consequences related to their affiliations with these companies and reports said that the visas have been denied without giving them the opportunity to tell their side of the story.

<h2>Lawsuit accusations</h2>

The lawsuit was officially filed in a federal district court located in the state of Washington.

In their complaint, the plaintiffs accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of denying them H-1B specialty occupation visas, even though they were lawfully employed by reputable companies.

<h2>Presumption of guilt&nbsp;</h2>

The plaintiffs are represented by Jonathan Wasden, an attorney from Wasden Law. “The agency assumed that anybody who had touched these companies was somehow guilty of fraudulent misrepresentations to the US government in an attempt to get a visa or immigration benefit,” said a Wasden Law attorney Jonathan Wasden, who is representing the plaintiffs.

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The primary aim of the lawsuit is to reverse the visa application decisions made by the DHS and ensure that the plaintiffs have the opportunity to address the fraud allegations before any conclusions are drawn about their eligibility to enter the US.

<h2>Procedural flaws</h2>

The lawsuit asserted that the DHS violated the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding its authority and categorising the plaintiffs as inadmissible without substantial evidence to support such claims.

Moreover, the agency's actions are deemed procedurally flawed, as it failed to inform visa applicants about the actions taken against them.&nbsp;

The plaintiffs were reportedly employed by four IT staffing companies: Andwill Technologies, AzTech Technologies LLC, Integra Technologies LLC, and WireClass Technologies LLC. These firms were authorised to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme and were certified through the E-Verify employment verification system.

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The lawsuit further stressed that the DHS, instead of safeguarding the students, treated them as if they were complicit in the alleged fraudulent activities.

Siddhartha Kalavala Venkata, one of the individuals named in the lawsuit,&nbsp;told his ordeal after being denied entry to the US. Despite his employment at Integra through the OPT programme and his attempts to transition from an F-1 visa to an H-1B visa, he reportedly said that his H-1B application was rejected due to suspicion&nbsp;of fraud or intentional misrepresentation.

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According to media reports,&nbsp;the plaintiffs argued&nbsp;that the&nbsp;DHS&nbsp;allegedly violated&nbsp;the Immigration and Nationality Act by failing to provide notice of actions like visa sanctions and neglecting to grant them the opportunity to respond with evidence.

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About 70 Indian nationals have initiated legal proceedings against the United States government, claiming that their H1-B visa applications were rejected on the basis of fraudulent activities by their employers and that they, as individuals, had nothing to do with it, media reports said. The affected individuals were employed under a programme designed for foreign graduates of US educational institutions. Now, they maintain their innocence and deny any involvement in misconduct and fraud carried out by their employers. These Indian nationals are facing adverse consequences related to their affiliations with these companies and reports said that the visas have been denied without giving them the opportunity to tell their side of the story. Lawsuit accusations The lawsuit was officially filed in a federal district court located in the state of Washington. In their complaint, the plaintiffs accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of denying them H-1B specialty occupation visas, even though they were lawfully employed by reputable companies. Presumption of guilt The plaintiffs are represented by Jonathan Wasden, an attorney from Wasden Law. “The agency assumed that anybody who had touched these companies was somehow guilty of fraudulent misrepresentations to the US government in an attempt to get a visa or immigration benefit,” said a Wasden Law attorney Jonathan Wasden, who is representing the plaintiffs. Also Read | Fresh cases of bubonic plague detected in China The primary aim of the lawsuit is to reverse the visa application decisions made by the DHS and ensure that the plaintiffs have the opportunity to address the fraud allegations before any conclusions are drawn about their eligibility to enter the US. Procedural flaws The lawsuit asserted that the DHS violated the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding its authority and categorising the plaintiffs as inadmissible without substantial evidence to support such claims. Moreover, the agency's actions are deemed procedurally flawed, as it failed to inform visa applicants about the actions taken against them. The plaintiffs were reportedly employed by four IT staffing companies: Andwill Technologies, AzTech Technologies LLC, Integra Technologies LLC, and WireClass Technologies LLC. These firms were authorised to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme and were certified through the E-Verify employment verification system. Also Read | Maui wildfires: Death toll climbs to 93, hundreds still missing | Top points The lawsuit further stressed that the DHS, instead of safeguarding the students, treated them as if they were complicit in the alleged fraudulent activities. Siddhartha Kalavala Venkata, one of the individuals named in the lawsuit, told his ordeal after being denied entry to the US. Despite his employment at Integra through the OPT programme and his attempts to transition from an F-1 visa to an H-1B visa, he reportedly said that his H-1B application was rejected due to suspicion of fraud or intentional misrepresentation. WATCH | Pakistani senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is Pak's transitionary PM × According to media reports, the plaintiffs argued that the DHS allegedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act by failing to provide notice of actions like visa sanctions and neglecting to grant them the opportunity to respond with evidence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

A lawsuit filed by a California woman, Nilima Amin, claiming that Subway's tuna products did not contain real tuna has been dismissed.

Subway and the plaintiff reached an agreement to dismiss the case with prejudice, putting an end to the Subway tuna saga that began in 2021.

The controversy surrounding Subway's tuna had led to widespread media investigations and sparked numerous jokes and memes, reported the Guardian.

<h2>Subway's defence and media investigations</h2>

Since the lawsuit's filing, Subway had staunchly defended its use of "high-quality, premium, and 100% real" tuna, even launching the website subwaytunafacts.com.

The New York Times conducted its investigation, with a food testing lab unable to detect any tuna or finding a substance other than fish in Subway's tuna. In contrast, Inside Edition's experiment supported Subway's claims, revealing the use of real tuna.

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<h2>Lawsuit sparks humour and memes</h2>

Despite Subway's persistent claims, the lawsuit gave rise to countless jokes and memes mocking the company's alleged use of a mystery substance as tuna. Even Jessica Simpson, famous for her "Chicken of the Sea" confusion, posted a joke on X (formerly Twitter) about the controversy.

<h2>Withdrawal request and Subway's response</h2>

In May of the current year, Amin sought to withdraw the lawsuit due to pregnancy-related health issues.

Subway responded by demanding sanctions, arguing that Amin's proposed exit indicated her lawyers' realisation that a substantial settlement was unlikely.

Amin's legal team contended that there was a credible basis for their claims, supported by testing and evidence suggesting something amiss with Subway's tuna.

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<h2>Judge's ruling and Subway's statement</h2>

US District Judge Jon Tigar will rule on Subway's request for sanctions against Amin's lawyers for bringing a purportedly frivolous class action that allegedly harmed Subway franchisees and the brand. Despite the lawsuit's dismissal, Subway firmly asserted that it serves "100% real, wild-caught tuna" and criticised the spread of what they call "harmful misinformation" arising from the legal battle.

The dismissal of the Subway tuna lawsuit marks the conclusion of a contentious legal battle that had raised doubts and humour surrounding the ingredients of Subway's tuna products. Subway's adamant defence and the media's investigations added to the intrigue, leading to a significant impact on the public perception of the fast-food chain's tuna offerings.

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A lawsuit filed by a California woman, Nilima Amin, claiming that Subway's tuna products did not contain real tuna has been dismissed. Subway and the plaintiff reached an agreement to dismiss the case with prejudice, putting an end to the Subway tuna saga that began in 2021.

A lawsuit filed by a California woman, Nilima Amin, claiming that Subway's tuna products did not contain real tuna has been dismissed. Subway and the plaintiff reached an agreement to dismiss the case with prejudice, putting an end to the Subway tuna saga that began in 2021. The controversy surrounding Subway's tuna had led to widespread media investigations and sparked numerous jokes and memes, reported the Guardian. Subway's defence and media investigations Since the lawsuit's filing, Subway had staunchly defended its use of "high-quality, premium, and 100% real" tuna, even launching the website subwaytunafacts.com. The New York Times conducted its investigation, with a food testing lab unable to detect any tuna or finding a substance other than fish in Subway's tuna. In contrast, Inside Edition's experiment supported Subway's claims, revealing the use of real tuna. Also read | US food chain Subway on sale: Who wants a $10 billion sandwich? Lawsuit sparks humour and memes Despite Subway's persistent claims, the lawsuit gave rise to countless jokes and memes mocking the company's alleged use of a mystery substance as tuna. Even Jessica Simpson, famous for her "Chicken of the Sea" confusion, posted a joke on X (formerly Twitter) about the controversy. Withdrawal request and Subway's response In May of the current year, Amin sought to withdraw the lawsuit due to pregnancy-related health issues. Subway responded by demanding sanctions, arguing that Amin's proposed exit indicated her lawyers' realisation that a substantial settlement was unlikely. Amin's legal team contended that there was a credible basis for their claims, supported by testing and evidence suggesting something amiss with Subway's tuna. Also watch | US: Indian student found starving & abandoned in Chicago; woman's mother writes to Jaishankar Judge's ruling and Subway's statement US District Judge Jon Tigar will rule on Subway's request for sanctions against Amin's lawyers for bringing a purportedly frivolous class action that allegedly harmed Subway franchisees and the brand. Despite the lawsuit's dismissal, Subway firmly asserted that it serves "100% real, wild-caught tuna" and criticised the spread of what they call "harmful misinformation" arising from the legal battle. The dismissal of the Subway tuna lawsuit marks the conclusion of a contentious legal battle that had raised doubts and humour surrounding the ingredients of Subway's tuna products. Subway's adamant defence and the media's investigations added to the intrigue, leading to a significant impact on the public perception of the fast-food chain's tuna offerings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Subway's tuna controversy ends: Woman's claim of fake tuna tossed out

A high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed.

The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records.&nbsp;

Subway said that the decision of US District Judge Jon Tigar to dismiss the case on Thursday (July 27) was welcomed by them.&nbsp;

Later, a California-based judge will rule on Subway's request that the lawyers of Amin be sanctioned for bringing a frivolous class action.

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"Subway serves 100% real, wild-caught tuna," said the chain in a statement. "The lawsuit and the plaintiff's meritless claims, which have always lacked any supporting evidence, resulted in the spread of harmful misinformation and caused damage to Subway franchisees and the brand," it added.&nbsp;

Amin's lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment made by Reuters news agency.&nbsp;

<h2>Ordered&nbsp;Subway tuna products more than 100 times before lawsuit</h2>

Amin had stated that she had ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before filing a lawsuit against it in January 2021, making a claim that its tuna sandwiches, wraps and salads included other fish species, chicken, pork and cattle, and did not have any tuna at all.

In May, she requested to end the lawsuit because she became pregnant, and was experiencing "severe" morning sickness and "debilitating" conditions which made it impossible for her to fulfil her roles as a plaintiff.

This prompted Subway to demand sanctions, stating that the proposed exit of Amin reflected her lawyers' realisation it would not pay a "windfall settlement" in their "high-profile shakedown."

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Subway further faulted the "ever-changing" theories of Amin to debunk its claim which claimed that its tuna products were "100% tuna."

Amin's lawyers, while opposing sanctions, said she had a "good faith, non-frivolous basis based on testing and evidence that there was something amiss" with Subway tuna.

Last July, Tigar allowed the continuation of the case but rejected the claim of Amin that tuna was the only acceptable ingredient, calling it a "fact of life" &nbsp;that other ingredients like mayonnaise were okay.

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A high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed. The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records.

A high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed. The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records. Subway said that the decision of US District Judge Jon Tigar to dismiss the case on Thursday (July 27) was welcomed by them. Later, a California-based judge will rule on Subway's request that the lawyers of Amin be sanctioned for bringing a frivolous class action. ALSO READ | Too soon? Subway's insensitive 'our subs don't implode' sign after Titan tragedy angers netizens "Subway serves 100% real, wild-caught tuna," said the chain in a statement. "The lawsuit and the plaintiff's meritless claims, which have always lacked any supporting evidence, resulted in the spread of harmful misinformation and caused damage to Subway franchisees and the brand," it added. Amin's lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment made by Reuters news agency. Ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before lawsuit Amin had stated that she had ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before filing a lawsuit against it in January 2021, making a claim that its tuna sandwiches, wraps and salads included other fish species, chicken, pork and cattle, and did not have any tuna at all. In May, she requested to end the lawsuit because she became pregnant, and was experiencing "severe" morning sickness and "debilitating" conditions which made it impossible for her to fulfil her roles as a plaintiff. This prompted Subway to demand sanctions, stating that the proposed exit of Amin reflected her lawyers' realisation it would not pay a "windfall settlement" in their "high-profile shakedown." WATCH | Subway: Our subs don't implode like Titan Subway further faulted the "ever-changing" theories of Amin to debunk its claim which claimed that its tuna products were "100% tuna." Amin's lawyers, while opposing sanctions, said she had a "good faith, non-frivolous basis based on testing and evidence that there was something amiss" with Subway tuna. Last July, Tigar allowed the continuation of the case but rejected the claim of Amin that tuna was the only acceptable ingredient, calling it a "fact of life" that other ingredients like mayonnaise were okay. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

California woman's lawsuit alleging Subway tuna contains other ingredients dismissed

In order to resolve a lawsuit brought by the shareholders, the directors of Tesla will pay back $735 million to the business, which is equal to the value of 3.1 million Tesla stock options. Additionally, Tesla directors have agreed that they will not be paid in 2021, 2022, or 2023 while the board also changes how remuneration is decided.

Tesla will pay $735 million to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders

Asian American workers in the tech industry have filed a series of lawsuits against what they say is ‘systemic bias’ in Silicon Valley, which prevents them from reaching managerial and senior executive roles. Through the lawsuits, the workers have demanded that major tech companies make policies and put systems in place to track the rates of promotion among Asian American employees.

A USA Today report quoted Asian American worker Vaishnavi Jayakumar, originally from Singapore, as alleging that she was discriminated against on a racial basis at Meta where she was ‘layered’ under less experienced white workers.&nbsp;

“I've never felt more keenly that as an Asian woman, I'm destined to be a worker, I'm not destined to be a leader,” USA Today quoted Jayakumar as saying in an interview. “And that's an awful feeling,” she added.

<h2>Lawsuits filed by Asian Americans</h2>

The lawsuits filed by enraged Asian Americans allege&nbsp;that when it comes to taking on leadership positions, they are among the least supported groups. "The pattern of discrimination experienced by Ms. Jayakumar mirrors that faced by the broader Asian American community: others make assumptions about what work Asian Americans are suited for," the statement read.

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“The generations of men and women before us had to suffer in silence. I don't think any one of us wants this to continue for a minute longer than it already has,” Jayakumar commented.

<h2>Are Asian Americans really discriminated against?</h2>

An analysis done by USA Today found that while Asian Americans were most likely to be hired for professional roles, they were the least likely of all to reach the managerial and senior roles with more power. 
 
This is glaringly visible in companies like Meta, where Asian Americans make up 46 per cent of the total workforce, but just 27 per cent of executives. White employees, on the other side, make up just 39 per cent of the total workforce but occupy 58 per cent of total executive roles.

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Buck Gee, an executive adviser to Ascend Foundation, the nation’s largest network of Asian American professionals, said, “The tech industry has made progress in becoming more racially diverse in its workforce but has made virtually no progress in becoming more racially equitable in its leadership pipeline.”

<h2>False perception about Asian Americans</h2>

The lawsuits highlight that there is a false perception in the corporate space that Asian Americans generally don’t face discrimination. But, Pawan Dhingra, president of the Association for Asian American Studies and a professor at Amherst College, says, “The economic realities for Asians and Asian Americans vary greatly, particularly for those in low-wage and low-opportunity jobs on H-1B visas.”

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Asian American workers in the tech industry have filed a series of lawsuits against what they say is ‘systemic bias’ in Silicon Valley, which prevents them from reaching managerial and senior executive roles.

Asian American workers in the tech industry have filed a series of lawsuits against what they say is ‘systemic bias’ in Silicon Valley, which prevents them from reaching managerial and senior executive roles. Through the lawsuits, the workers have demanded that major tech companies make policies and put systems in place to track the rates of promotion among Asian American employees. A USA Today report quoted Asian American worker Vaishnavi Jayakumar, originally from Singapore, as alleging that she was discriminated against on a racial basis at Meta where she was ‘layered’ under less experienced white workers. “I've never felt more keenly that as an Asian woman, I'm destined to be a worker, I'm not destined to be a leader,” USA Today quoted Jayakumar as saying in an interview. “And that's an awful feeling,” she added. Lawsuits filed by Asian Americans The lawsuits filed by enraged Asian Americans allege that when it comes to taking on leadership positions, they are among the least supported groups. "The pattern of discrimination experienced by Ms. Jayakumar mirrors that faced by the broader Asian American community: others make assumptions about what work Asian Americans are suited for," the statement read. Watch: Asian Americans face hate crimes owing to Anti-China rhetoric × “The generations of men and women before us had to suffer in silence. I don't think any one of us wants this to continue for a minute longer than it already has,” Jayakumar commented. Are Asian Americans really discriminated against? An analysis done by USA Today found that while Asian Americans were most likely to be hired for professional roles, they were the least likely of all to reach the managerial and senior roles with more power. This is glaringly visible in companies like Meta, where Asian Americans make up 46 per cent of the total workforce, but just 27 per cent of executives. White employees, on the other side, make up just 39 per cent of the total workforce but occupy 58 per cent of total executive roles. Also read: Indians among top earners in US, surpass other Asian groups: Report Buck Gee, an executive adviser to Ascend Foundation, the nation’s largest network of Asian American professionals, said, “The tech industry has made progress in becoming more racially diverse in its workforce but has made virtually no progress in becoming more racially equitable in its leadership pipeline.” False perception about Asian Americans The lawsuits highlight that there is a false perception in the corporate space that Asian Americans generally don’t face discrimination. But, Pawan Dhingra, president of the Association for Asian American Studies and a professor at Amherst College, says, “The economic realities for Asians and Asian Americans vary greatly, particularly for those in low-wage and low-opportunity jobs on H-1B visas.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US: Asian Americans file lawsuits against ‘racial bias’ in Silicon Valley top positions

Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled the defamation dispute out of court. The two ended a decade-long legal battle stemming from the singer's claim that her former producer sexually assaulted her in 2005. Watch this report to know what happened.

Kesha and Dr Luke settle defamation lawsuit

Multnomah, a county in the northwestern state of Oregon, filed a lawsuit against prominent oil companies over the 'Heat Dome' disaster in 2021. The county is seeking&nbsp;$51 billion over one of the deadliest weather-related disasters in the United States.&nbsp;

Multnomah encompasses Portland, the state's most populous city. It blamed the oil companies for misleading the public about the impact of carbon pollution from using their products. They claimed that it was a leading factor in aggravating the heat wave.

The county asked for $50 billion in current damages from the Heat Dome and $1.5 billion for future damages as excessive heat, drought, wildfires, and smoky skies become more common. The county also asked for a much higher amount for a long-term abatement fund to upgrade its infrastructure.&nbsp;

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"This is an event that is directly attributed to the impacts that we are seeing on our climate because of the actions of fossil fuel companies and their agencies that have been pressing for decades to deny climate science," County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson told AFP.&nbsp;

Multnomah County has named several oil firms in their lawsuit, including ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and BP. It has&nbsp;also mentioned the American Petroleum Institute, Western States Petroleum Association and McKinsey &amp; Company. In 2021, the county recorded high temperatures causing the death of 69 people, extensive property damage, and significant expenditure of taxpayer money.

The record-breaking heat wave caused a maximum temperature of 49.6 degree&nbsp;Celsius in Lytton, British Columbia and baked the western United States and Canada. Around 1,400 people died during the heat wave. According to an analysis by the World Weather Attribution group, the phenomenon was impossible without human-caused climate change.&nbsp;

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As per the lawsuit, the Heat Dome was a "direct and foreseeable consequence" of the decision of oil companies to sell too many products over the last six decades.&nbsp;

An ExxonMobil spokesperson has responded to the lawsuit and said, "Suits like these continue to waste time, resources, and do nothing to address climate change." He added, "This action has no impact on our intention to invest billions of dollars to leading the way in a thoughtful energy transition that takes the world to net zero carbon emissions."

As per the reports by Bangkok Post, Chevron lawyers called such lawsuits "counterproductive distractions from advancing international policy solutions". 
 
"The federal Constitution bars these novel, baseless claims that target one industry and group of companies engaged in lawful activity that provides tremendous benefits to society," the Chevron counsel stated.&nbsp;

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Multnomah, a county in the northwestern state of Oregon, filed a lawsuit against prominent oil companies over the 'Heat Dome' disaster in 2021. The county is seeking $51 billion over one of the deadliest weather-related disasters in the United States.

Multnomah, a county in the northwestern state of Oregon, filed a lawsuit against prominent oil companies over the 'Heat Dome' disaster in 2021. The county is seeking $51 billion over one of the deadliest weather-related disasters in the United States. Multnomah encompasses Portland, the state's most populous city. It blamed the oil companies for misleading the public about the impact of carbon pollution from using their products. They claimed that it was a leading factor in aggravating the heat wave. The county asked for $50 billion in current damages from the Heat Dome and $1.5 billion for future damages as excessive heat, drought, wildfires, and smoky skies become more common. The county also asked for a much higher amount for a long-term abatement fund to upgrade its infrastructure. ALSO READ | Over 100,000 hacked ChatGPT accounts sold on dark web, India, Pak top the list "This is an event that is directly attributed to the impacts that we are seeing on our climate because of the actions of fossil fuel companies and their agencies that have been pressing for decades to deny climate science," County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson told AFP. Multnomah County has named several oil firms in their lawsuit, including ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and BP. It has also mentioned the American Petroleum Institute, Western States Petroleum Association and McKinsey & Company. In 2021, the county recorded high temperatures causing the death of 69 people, extensive property damage, and significant expenditure of taxpayer money. The record-breaking heat wave caused a maximum temperature of 49.6 degree Celsius in Lytton, British Columbia and baked the western United States and Canada. Around 1,400 people died during the heat wave. According to an analysis by the World Weather Attribution group, the phenomenon was impossible without human-caused climate change. WATCH | At least four terrorists killed in an encounter in J&K's Kupwara As per the lawsuit, the Heat Dome was a "direct and foreseeable consequence" of the decision of oil companies to sell too many products over the last six decades. An ExxonMobil spokesperson has responded to the lawsuit and said, "Suits like these continue to waste time, resources, and do nothing to address climate change." He added, "This action has no impact on our intention to invest billions of dollars to leading the way in a thoughtful energy transition that takes the world to net zero carbon emissions." As per the reports by Bangkok Post, Chevron lawyers called such lawsuits "counterproductive distractions from advancing international policy solutions". "The federal Constitution bars these novel, baseless claims that target one industry and group of companies engaged in lawful activity that provides tremendous benefits to society," the Chevron counsel stated. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Multnomah County sues fuel companies for $51 billion over 'Heat Dome' disaster

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn who fled Japan and filed a lawsuit against the carmaker in Lebanon. The international fugitive is currently in Beirut as he faces arrest in japan. But this story is about his $1 billion claims on charges that he was wrongly prosecuted.

Nissan vs former CEO: A billion-dollar lawsuit

A first-of-a-kind trial is underway in Montana, the United States where 16 young people have filed a lawsuit which has sought to hold the officials in the state accountable over inaction on climate change. The young plaintiffs hope that this lawsuit would bring changes to the fossil fuel-friendly state.

<h2>Plaintiffs feel a sense of 'betrayal'</h2>

In his opening statement, Roger Sullivan, an attorney for the young plaintiffs, from non-profit Our Children’s Trust, reportedly listed the costs and consequences of Montana’s fossil fuel-friendly policies which he said are also in violation of the state constitutional provision that guarantees a right to a “clean and healthful environment.”

The trial is set to go on for two weeks and is being presided over by District Judge Kathy Seeley who the 16 young plaintiffs and their attorneys will try to convince that the state policies which supposedly favour fossil fuels not only endanger their health and livelihoods but also threatens the future generations.

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It is also worth noting that the lawsuit centres around the state’s constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” In line with this, Sullivan also said that Montana’s ongoing permitting of polluting fuels like coal and gas is contributing to a global crisis including, “heat, drought, wildfires, air pollution, violent storms, loss of wildlife, watching glaciers melt.”&nbsp;

The lawyer for the plaintiffs also went on to argue that because of these effects, the young people he represents are disproportionately suffering psychologically and healthily. Speaking on behalf of the plaintiffs, Sullivan said they felt a sense of “betrayal,” with some expressing reluctance to have their own children because they fear the world they would grow up in.

He also claimed that the state had pursued a ruinous energy policy which led to the release of 166 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, which is equivalent to the emissions of countries like Argentina, the Netherlands, or Pakistan.

<h2>Montana youth testify in court</h2>

One of the plaintiffs, a 19-year-old Montana resident, Grace Gibson-Snyder told the court that the smoke from wildfires which have worsened due to climate change and became a “defining experience” of her playing soccer in high school.&nbsp;

She spoke about how her hometown Missoula was regularly shrouded in smoke which forced cancellations of soccer practices and kept her teammates with asthma away from the field. “It’s not pleasant,” said the 19-year-old, as quoted by The Associated Press. She added, “It’s so uncomfortable as you’re breathing deeper and deeper.”

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Meanwhile, the 22-year-old lead plaintiff Rikki Held also spoke about how climate change has affected the conditions on her family’s ranch in eastern Montana. Droughts have left “skinny cows and dead cattle” while wildfires make ash fall from the sky, said Held, speaking about the wildfires in 2021.&nbsp;

She said that wildfires had burned some 70 miles (113 kilometres) of power lines in her town which led to a month-long power cut and choked the air “all summer”. The incident also triggered mass evacuations and impacted the family’s motel business.&nbsp;

However, she remains optimistic. “We have the technology and knowledge, we just need empathy and willingness to do the right thing,” said Held. Notably, the trial is expected to see testimonies from all but the four youngest plaintiffs.&nbsp;

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The youngest plaintiff was two years old when the lawsuit was filed. Nathaniel K., a Montana resident, now five years old, according to his parents suffers from respiratory issues whose health is also threatened by wildfires which have been made worse due to climate change.&nbsp;

<h2>'Minuscule': US state of&nbsp;Montana about its carbon emissions</h2>

Montana Assistant Attorney General Michael Russell said that the state produces “minuscule” emissions and that the harms alleged by the plaintiffs can’t be traced to specific actions by state officials.

“Climate change is a global issue that effectively relegates Montana’s role to that of a spectator,” said Russell. He also said the trial “will hear lots of emotion, lots of assumptions, accusations... and notably fear about what the future may hold, including sweeping and dramatic assertions of doom that awaits us all,” but the reality is “far more boring” than what the youth have claimed.&nbsp;

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According to Russell, Montana’s greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing and the plaintiffs are not challenging policies that would, if invalidated, meaningfully change the state’s impact on the climate.&nbsp;

The constitutional provision that the case is centred around is a part of the Montana Environmental Policy Act, which Russell has said is a “procedural” law which requires environmental reviews of any big projects in the state but does not mandate specific outcomes.

<h2>What do we know about the lawsuit?</h2>

The landmark trial that began on Monday is being closely watched since it could potentially set a legal precedent in climate change-related lawsuits. This comes as while there are several constitutional climate cases filed on behalf of youth plaintiffs across the US it is the first case to head to trial.

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The case, Held v. Montana, was first filed in 2020 by plaintiffs who were aged between two and 18, at the time, and it finally went to trial three years later. The lawsuit has sought to declare that the state’s policies violate their rights and hope to set a legal precedent, as per their lawyers, which would encourage lawmakers to take action to fight climate change.&nbsp;

The lawsuit claims the government’s “systemic authorization, permitting, encouragement and facilitation” of fossil fuel use is exacerbating the climate crisis. Meanwhile, the US state has repeatedly sought to delay or dismiss the case calling it “meritless” and a publicity stunt aimed at “shutting down responsible energy development in our state.”

The state had also argued that the issue would best be addressed through the political process and not the courts. Notably, plaintiffs had originally sought an injunction which would force the state to develop a remedial plan or policies to reduce emissions, however, their bid was rejected by Judge Seely in 2021.&nbsp;

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Judge Seeley said that she could rule that the US state’s climate change exception in its environmental law is at odds with its constitution but cannot tell the legislature how to remedy the violation. Therefore, the plaintiffs are now seeking financial compensation, but rather a declaration that their rights are being violated.

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A first-of-a-kind trial is underway in Montana, the United States where 16 young people have filed a lawsuit which has sought to hold the officials in the state accountable over inaction on climate change.

A first-of-a-kind trial is underway in Montana, the United States where 16 young people have filed a lawsuit which has sought to hold the officials in the state accountable over inaction on climate change. The young plaintiffs hope that this lawsuit would bring changes to the fossil fuel-friendly state. Plaintiffs feel a sense of 'betrayal' In his opening statement, Roger Sullivan, an attorney for the young plaintiffs, from non-profit Our Children’s Trust, reportedly listed the costs and consequences of Montana’s fossil fuel-friendly policies which he said are also in violation of the state constitutional provision that guarantees a right to a “clean and healthful environment.” The trial is set to go on for two weeks and is being presided over by District Judge Kathy Seeley who the 16 young plaintiffs and their attorneys will try to convince that the state policies which supposedly favour fossil fuels not only endanger their health and livelihoods but also threatens the future generations. ALSO WATCH | Climate change lawsuit: Montana youth file climate case It is also worth noting that the lawsuit centres around the state’s constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” In line with this, Sullivan also said that Montana’s ongoing permitting of polluting fuels like coal and gas is contributing to a global crisis including, “heat, drought, wildfires, air pollution, violent storms, loss of wildlife, watching glaciers melt.” The lawyer for the plaintiffs also went on to argue that because of these effects, the young people he represents are disproportionately suffering psychologically and healthily. Speaking on behalf of the plaintiffs, Sullivan said they felt a sense of “betrayal,” with some expressing reluctance to have their own children because they fear the world they would grow up in. He also claimed that the state had pursued a ruinous energy policy which led to the release of 166 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, which is equivalent to the emissions of countries like Argentina, the Netherlands, or Pakistan. Montana youth testify in court One of the plaintiffs, a 19-year-old Montana resident, Grace Gibson-Snyder told the court that the smoke from wildfires which have worsened due to climate change and became a “defining experience” of her playing soccer in high school. She spoke about how her hometown Missoula was regularly shrouded in smoke which forced cancellations of soccer practices and kept her teammates with asthma away from the field. “It’s not pleasant,” said the 19-year-old, as quoted by The Associated Press. She added, “It’s so uncomfortable as you’re breathing deeper and deeper.” ALSO READ | Explained | World Environment Day: 5 international agreements that would affect the planet in years to come Meanwhile, the 22-year-old lead plaintiff Rikki Held also spoke about how climate change has affected the conditions on her family’s ranch in eastern Montana. Droughts have left “skinny cows and dead cattle” while wildfires make ash fall from the sky, said Held, speaking about the wildfires in 2021. She said that wildfires had burned some 70 miles (113 kilometres) of power lines in her town which led to a month-long power cut and choked the air “all summer”. The incident also triggered mass evacuations and impacted the family’s motel business. However, she remains optimistic. “We have the technology and knowledge, we just need empathy and willingness to do the right thing,” said Held. Notably, the trial is expected to see testimonies from all but the four youngest plaintiffs. ALSO READ | Climate activists in Germany accused of 580 offences The youngest plaintiff was two years old when the lawsuit was filed. Nathaniel K., a Montana resident, now five years old, according to his parents suffers from respiratory issues whose health is also threatened by wildfires which have been made worse due to climate change. 'Minuscule': US state of Montana about its carbon emissions Montana Assistant Attorney General Michael Russell said that the state produces “minuscule” emissions and that the harms alleged by the plaintiffs can’t be traced to specific actions by state officials. “Climate change is a global issue that effectively relegates Montana’s role to that of a spectator,” said Russell. He also said the trial “will hear lots of emotion, lots of assumptions, accusations... and notably fear about what the future may hold, including sweeping and dramatic assertions of doom that awaits us all,” but the reality is “far more boring” than what the youth have claimed. ALSO READ | Greta Thunberg had her last school strike against climate change. Here's why According to Russell, Montana’s greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing and the plaintiffs are not challenging policies that would, if invalidated, meaningfully change the state’s impact on the climate. The constitutional provision that the case is centred around is a part of the Montana Environmental Policy Act, which Russell has said is a “procedural” law which requires environmental reviews of any big projects in the state but does not mandate specific outcomes. What do we know about the lawsuit? The landmark trial that began on Monday is being closely watched since it could potentially set a legal precedent in climate change-related lawsuits. This comes as while there are several constitutional climate cases filed on behalf of youth plaintiffs across the US it is the first case to head to trial. ALSO READ | Netherlands: Over 1,500 arrested in protests by Extinction Rebellion climate group The case, Held v. Montana, was first filed in 2020 by plaintiffs who were aged between two and 18, at the time, and it finally went to trial three years later. The lawsuit has sought to declare that the state’s policies violate their rights and hope to set a legal precedent, as per their lawyers, which would encourage lawmakers to take action to fight climate change. The lawsuit claims the government’s “systemic authorization, permitting, encouragement and facilitation” of fossil fuel use is exacerbating the climate crisis. Meanwhile, the US state has repeatedly sought to delay or dismiss the case calling it “meritless” and a publicity stunt aimed at “shutting down responsible energy development in our state.” The state had also argued that the issue would best be addressed through the political process and not the courts. Notably, plaintiffs had originally sought an injunction which would force the state to develop a remedial plan or policies to reduce emissions, however, their bid was rejected by Judge Seely in 2021. ALSO READ | 7 of 8 climate red lines breached, India now a transgression hotspot: Study Judge Seeley said that she could rule that the US state’s climate change exception in its environmental law is at odds with its constitution but cannot tell the legislature how to remedy the violation. Therefore, the plaintiffs are now seeking financial compensation, but rather a declaration that their rights are being violated. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The aerospace giant, Boeing was sued, on Wednesday (June 7) by a company based in the US state of Colorado for allegedly “stealing” trade secrets for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and which could have led to leaks on the International Space Station. Meanwhile, Boeing has denied these charges and said that the lawsuit has “inaccuracies and omissions”.

<h2>What are the accusations against Boeing?</h2>

The lawsuit was filed&nbsp;by a company named Wilson Aerospace&nbsp;in a federal court in the United States city of Seattle. According to the complaint, Wilson Aerospace was working with Boeing for two years between 2014 and 2016 after the latter sought the former’s help for safely attaching engines to the SLS rocket.&nbsp;

This comes as Boeing has reportedly feared the loss of billions of dollars of NASA revenue. Wilson claims that after the company provided Boeing with the designs for a unique torque wrench,&nbsp;the latter cancelled the former’s contract. However, according to Wilson, Boeing continued to use its intellectual property without “full instructions” on how to build or install it.&nbsp;

Wilson has accused Boeing of creating “critically deficient in quality and performance,” versions of their design, adding that these “mismatched” tools may have caused or contributed to dangerous leaks which had delayed the launch of the SLS rocket, reported Sky News.&nbsp;

The lawsuit also said that Boeing was able to earn billions of dollars in revenue because of the “infringement of Wilson’s trade secrets.” It added that Boeing must turn over “all revenues and profits Boeing has obtained as a result.”&nbsp;

The lawsuit then claims that &nbsp;Boeing went on to blame the leaks which could endanger astronauts on Wilson’s design. “Boeing has not only stolen our intellectual property and damaged our company's reputation but has used the technology incorrectly and at the expense of astronauts' safety, which is beyond despicable,” said founder and president, David Wilson, as quoted by Sky News.&nbsp;

However, this is not the only project that two aerospace companies had collaborated on and in relation to a somewhat similar allegation Wilson said Boeing stole trade secrets related to bolt installation tools for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft which the Colorado-based company was asked to design in 2012.

<h2>Boeing’s response to the allegations, lawsuit</h2>

In a statement after the lawsuit was filed, the aerospace giant based in Arlington, Virginia, said, “This lawsuit is rife with inaccuracies and omissions.” It added, “We will vigorously defend against this in court.”&nbsp;

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) SLS rocket was first launched last year and was a part of the agency’s Artemis program which aims to put astronauts back on the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in over 50 years.&nbsp; 
 
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The aerospace giant, Boeing was sued, on Wednesday (June 7) by a company based in the US state of Colorado for allegedly “stealing” trade secrets for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and which could have led to leaks on the International Space Station. Meanwhile, Boeing has denied these charges and said that the lawsuit has “inaccuracies and omissions”. What are the accusations against Boeing? The lawsuit was filed by a company named Wilson Aerospace in a federal court in the United States city of Seattle. According to the complaint, Wilson Aerospace was working with Boeing for two years between 2014 and 2016 after the latter sought the former’s help for safely attaching engines to the SLS rocket. This comes as Boeing has reportedly feared the loss of billions of dollars of NASA revenue. Wilson claims that after the company provided Boeing with the designs for a unique torque wrench, the latter cancelled the former’s contract. However, according to Wilson, Boeing continued to use its intellectual property without “full instructions” on how to build or install it. Wilson has accused Boeing of creating “critically deficient in quality and performance,” versions of their design, adding that these “mismatched” tools may have caused or contributed to dangerous leaks which had delayed the launch of the SLS rocket, reported Sky News. The lawsuit also said that Boeing was able to earn billions of dollars in revenue because of the “infringement of Wilson’s trade secrets.” It added that Boeing must turn over “all revenues and profits Boeing has obtained as a result.” The lawsuit then claims that Boeing went on to blame the leaks which could endanger astronauts on Wilson’s design. “Boeing has not only stolen our intellectual property and damaged our company's reputation but has used the technology incorrectly and at the expense of astronauts' safety, which is beyond despicable,” said founder and president, David Wilson, as quoted by Sky News. However, this is not the only project that two aerospace companies had collaborated on and in relation to a somewhat similar allegation Wilson said Boeing stole trade secrets related to bolt installation tools for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft which the Colorado-based company was asked to design in 2012. Boeing’s response to the allegations, lawsuit In a statement after the lawsuit was filed, the aerospace giant based in Arlington, Virginia, said, “This lawsuit is rife with inaccuracies and omissions.” It added, “We will vigorously defend against this in court.” The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) SLS rocket was first launched last year and was a part of the agency’s Artemis program which aims to put astronauts back on the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in over 50 years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Five users of TikTok in the US have filed a lawsuit in a federal court to overturn the statewide ban imposed on the video-sharing app in Montana, saying the restriction violates their right to free speech. 
 
The lawsuit has been filed hours after the unprecedented prohibition was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday. 
 
Taking to Twitter, Gianforte said that the ban has been endorsed by him to "protect Montanans' personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party". TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance and has been facing a firestorm of criticism over storing in China the private data on users. 
 
The lawsuit filed by the content makers states that national security power is being exercised by the state which only the federal government has power to wield and hence, it is violating people's right to free speech in the process.

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"Montana can no more ban its residents from viewing or posting to TikTok than it could ban the Wall Street Journal because of who owns it or the ideas it publishes," argued the lawsuit.

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<h2>TikTok - China's&nbsp;tool of espionage?</h2>

 
ByteDance has been accused by several US politicians of having the Chinese government's tutelage. They have called it a tool of espionage being used by Beijing, something which has been furiously denied by the company. 
 
The plaintiffs mentioned in the legal suit include a businesswoman who sells swimwear, a mother living with her family on a ranch, a former US Marine Corps sergeant, and a student who shares video snippets featuring her outdoor adventures. 
 
TikTok content creators enjoy a significant following on the platform and make money from it, as per the suit. The suit has appealed to the court to stop Montana's government from enforcing the ban and to ensure that the legal costs of the plaintiffs are paid. 
 
Montana has become the first state in the country to ban TikTok as the law will come into effect next year and debates continue to escalate over the popular video app's impact and security.

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The prohibition will act as a legal test to see whether the Chinese-owned platform can be banned nationally, something which is being increasingly demanded by lawmakers in Washington. 
 
The imposition of the ban makes it a violation each time "a user accesses TikTok, is offered the ability to access TikTok, or is offered the ability to download TikTok." 
 
For every violation, a fine of $10,000 will be imposed every day it takes place. 
 
As per the law, Google and Apple will have to drop TikTok from their app stores or else they will also face daily fines.

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Five users of TikTok in the US have filed a lawsuit in a federal court to overturn the statewide ban imposed on the video-sharing app in Montana, saying the restriction violates their right to free speech.

Five users of TikTok in the US have filed a lawsuit in a federal court to overturn the statewide ban imposed on the video-sharing app in Montana, saying the restriction violates their right to free speech. The lawsuit has been filed hours after the unprecedented prohibition was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Gianforte said that the ban has been endorsed by him to "protect Montanans' personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party". TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance and has been facing a firestorm of criticism over storing in China the private data on users. The lawsuit filed by the content makers states that national security power is being exercised by the state which only the federal government has power to wield and hence, it is violating people's right to free speech in the process. ALSO READ | TikTok 'car theft challenge' makes Hyundai and Kia pay up $200 million "Montana can no more ban its residents from viewing or posting to TikTok than it could ban the Wall Street Journal because of who owns it or the ideas it publishes," argued the lawsuit. TikTok - China's tool of espionage? ByteDance has been accused by several US politicians of having the Chinese government's tutelage. They have called it a tool of espionage being used by Beijing, something which has been furiously denied by the company. The plaintiffs mentioned in the legal suit include a businesswoman who sells swimwear, a mother living with her family on a ranch, a former US Marine Corps sergeant, and a student who shares video snippets featuring her outdoor adventures. TikTok content creators enjoy a significant following on the platform and make money from it, as per the suit. The suit has appealed to the court to stop Montana's government from enforcing the ban and to ensure that the legal costs of the plaintiffs are paid. Montana has become the first state in the country to ban TikTok as the law will come into effect next year and debates continue to escalate over the popular video app's impact and security. WATCH | TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban The prohibition will act as a legal test to see whether the Chinese-owned platform can be banned nationally, something which is being increasingly demanded by lawmakers in Washington. The imposition of the ban makes it a violation each time "a user accesses TikTok, is offered the ability to access TikTok, or is offered the ability to download TikTok." For every violation, a fine of $10,000 will be imposed every day it takes place. As per the law, Google and Apple will have to drop TikTok from their app stores or else they will also face daily fines. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: TikTok content creators file lawsuit against state ban imposed on app in Montana

Twitter flies free, at least for now after. This comes after a California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Twitter INC of targeting female employees for layoffs after Elon Musk acquired the company last year. But the court also said plaintiffs would be allowed to amend the lawsuit to add more details.

Twitter free from layoff lawsuit, for now

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Amid the ongoing civil rape trial, former US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 4) defended private comments he made back in 2005. This comes as the jurors saw a video deposition in which he was addressing the “Access Hollywood” tape, where he was caught on a hot mic saying, “when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything...Grab 'em by the p***y.”

The hearing on Thursday&nbsp;

The lawyer for writer E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, asked Trump about the tape in the video deposition taken last October and shown to the jury on Thursday where he was heard saying, “Historically, that’s true, with stars...if you look over the last million years.”

This comes as the trial entered its seventh day in a Manhattan court. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said he would give Trump until 5:00 pm (local time) on Sunday to ask to reopen his case for the sole purpose of personally testifying. Trump’s lawyer had previously said the former president has decided against testifying.&nbsp;

However, as of Thursday, the former president’s lawyer has rested his case without calling any other witnesses. During the hearing, a social media and marketing expert hired by Carroll told jurors that it would cost the former president up to $2.8 million to repair the reputational damage of his statements against her.&nbsp;

The excerpt from the October video deposition also shows that Trump also mistook Carroll for an ex-wife, when he was shown a black-and-white photograph where he was seen speaking to people at an event, reported Reuters. “It’s Marla,” Trump said, referring to his second wife Marla Maples.&nbsp;

He also went on to call Carroll’s lawyer, “You’re a political operative also. You’re a disgrace,” in the deposition taken at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, reiterating his previous statement and calling Carroll’s allegations politically motivated.&nbsp;

‘Access Hollywood’ tape

The tape, which came to light in 2016, caught Trump in conversation with Billy Bush, an Access Hollywood TV show personality. In it, the businessman, in a very graphic manner, boasts about how celebrities like him can grope women without waiting for consent.&nbsp;

Last month, a federal judge ruled that the tape can be used by the columnist in her lawsuit accusing Trump of rape. Carroll is suing Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial.&nbsp;

The former magazine advice columnist, who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, has accused the former president of raping her at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store based on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York.&nbsp;

In his order, Judge Kaplan had written, “In this case, a jury reasonably could find, even from the Access Hollywood tape alone, that Mr Trump admitted in the Access Hollywood tape that he in fact has had contact with women’s genitalia in the past without their consent, or that he has attempted to do so.”

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(Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.) Amid the ongoing civil rape trial, former US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 4) defended private comments he made back in 2005.

(Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.) Amid the ongoing civil rape trial, former US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 4) defended private comments he made back in 2005. This comes as the jurors saw a video deposition in which he was addressing the “Access Hollywood” tape, where he was caught on a hot mic saying, “when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything...Grab 'em by the p***y.” The hearing on Thursday The lawyer for writer E. Jean Carroll, Roberta Kaplan, asked Trump about the tape in the video deposition taken last October and shown to the jury on Thursday where he was heard saying, “Historically, that’s true, with stars...if you look over the last million years.” This comes as the trial entered its seventh day in a Manhattan court. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said he would give Trump until 5:00 pm (local time) on Sunday to ask to reopen his case for the sole purpose of personally testifying. Trump’s lawyer had previously said the former president has decided against testifying. However, as of Thursday, the former president’s lawyer has rested his case without calling any other witnesses. During the hearing, a social media and marketing expert hired by Carroll told jurors that it would cost the former president up to $2.8 million to repair the reputational damage of his statements against her. The excerpt from the October video deposition also shows that Trump also mistook Carroll for an ex-wife, when he was shown a black-and-white photograph where he was seen speaking to people at an event, reported Reuters. “It’s Marla,” Trump said, referring to his second wife Marla Maples. He also went on to call Carroll’s lawyer, “You’re a political operative also. You’re a disgrace,” in the deposition taken at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, reiterating his previous statement and calling Carroll’s allegations politically motivated. ‘Access Hollywood’ tape The tape, which came to light in 2016, caught Trump in conversation with Billy Bush, an Access Hollywood TV show personality. In it, the businessman, in a very graphic manner, boasts about how celebrities like him can grope women without waiting for consent. Last month, a federal judge ruled that the tape can be used by the columnist in her lawsuit accusing Trump of rape. Carroll is suing Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial. The former magazine advice columnist, who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, has accused the former president of raping her at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store based on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York. In his order, Judge Kaplan had written, “In this case, a jury reasonably could find, even from the Access Hollywood tape alone, that Mr Trump admitted in the Access Hollywood tape that he in fact has had contact with women’s genitalia in the past without their consent, or that he has attempted to do so.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A British man was left stranded in the Philippines after his cruise liner left the&nbsp;port without him. Christopher Chapel invested about $21K&nbsp;in what he thought would be a memorable, around-the-world voyage. The 72-year-old did find it to be a memorable trip, but for very different reasons.

Chapel reportedly started feeling ill and queasy midway through the cruise, according to a report in Ladbible. He went to see the doctor on board the cruise liner, who advised him to get tested if he wanted to stay.

Chapel got off the cruise&nbsp;at the Philippines and got&nbsp;himself evaluated. He was happy to learn that his symptoms were simply those of a heatstroke, but by the time he returned, the ship had left without him.

Chapel and his niece called the cruise line and trip insurance, who informed them that his condition was critical and that he would not be permitted to return. He was likewise found unsuitable to fly to Manila.

As a result, the 72-year-old had to go by boat from the Philippine island of Palawan to Manila. He arrived in the UK on April 7, over a month after getting off from the cruise ship for his testing.

"It seems like a comical mix-up. The person who sent me away from the ship didn't even examine me and must have known that the hospital tests would have taken longer than the ship would be at the port,” Chapel told Ladbible.

"They have failed in their duty of care, first by leaving me on the island and now with all this secrecy about my health,” he added.

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<h2>Abandoned while snorkelling</h2>

Last month, something very similar happened to a Californian couple.&nbsp;Newly-weds Alexander Burckle and Elizabeth Webster were on a snorkelling excursion in Hawaii when their tour company abandoned them and they had to swim half a mile to safety.

They eventually&nbsp;filed a lawsuit against the tour company, Maui Sail Company, for the incident and the resulting emotional suffering. They&nbsp;demanded&nbsp;$5 million in damages for general damages and emotional trauma.&nbsp;

They were told that the boat would be anchored in a particular spot for an hour before moving on to the next location during the 10 a.m. snorkelling adventure. Soon after they entered the ocean, the water became "choppy."&nbsp;

They discovered the boat had deserted them after battling the waves for 15 minutes.

Speaking to Insider, the couple’s lawyer said that the tour company failed to set "boundaries for snorkelling,&nbsp;identify a lifeguard for the excursion or make sure that the snorkelers had a buddy system."

According to their lawsuit, despite the crew members doing three headcounts, they failed to account for the missing couple and went away. The dehydrated and terrified honeymooners were forced to swim to shore, where they were eventually assisted by an island resident.

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A British man was left stranded in the Philippines after his cruise liner left the port without him. Christopher Chapel invested about $21K in what he thought would be a memorable, around-the-world voyage.

A British man was left stranded in the Philippines after his cruise liner left the port without him. Christopher Chapel invested about $21K in what he thought would be a memorable, around-the-world voyage. The 72-year-old did find it to be a memorable trip, but for very different reasons. Chapel reportedly started feeling ill and queasy midway through the cruise, according to a report in Ladbible. He went to see the doctor on board the cruise liner, who advised him to get tested if he wanted to stay. Chapel got off the cruise at the Philippines and got himself evaluated. He was happy to learn that his symptoms were simply those of a heatstroke, but by the time he returned, the ship had left without him. Chapel and his niece called the cruise line and trip insurance, who informed them that his condition was critical and that he would not be permitted to return. He was likewise found unsuitable to fly to Manila. As a result, the 72-year-old had to go by boat from the Philippine island of Palawan to Manila. He arrived in the UK on April 7, over a month after getting off from the cruise ship for his testing. "It seems like a comical mix-up. The person who sent me away from the ship didn't even examine me and must have known that the hospital tests would have taken longer than the ship would be at the port,” Chapel told Ladbible. "They have failed in their duty of care, first by leaving me on the island and now with all this secrecy about my health,” he added. ALSO READ | Did Musk accidentally reveal his burner Twitter account? Abandoned while snorkelling Last month, something very similar happened to a Californian couple. Newly-weds Alexander Burckle and Elizabeth Webster were on a snorkelling excursion in Hawaii when their tour company abandoned them and they had to swim half a mile to safety. They eventually filed a lawsuit against the tour company, Maui Sail Company, for the incident and the resulting emotional suffering. They demanded $5 million in damages for general damages and emotional trauma. They were told that the boat would be anchored in a particular spot for an hour before moving on to the next location during the 10 a.m. snorkelling adventure. Soon after they entered the ocean, the water became "choppy." They discovered the boat had deserted them after battling the waves for 15 minutes. Speaking to Insider, the couple’s lawyer said that the tour company failed to set "boundaries for snorkelling, identify a lifeguard for the excursion or make sure that the snorkelers had a buddy system." According to their lawsuit, despite the crew members doing three headcounts, they failed to account for the missing couple and went away. The dehydrated and terrified honeymooners were forced to swim to shore, where they were eventually assisted by an island resident. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A California state court jury on Friday gave electric car manufacturer Tesla a resounding win in a car crash trial saying that its Autopilot feature did not fail, as per Reuters.&nbsp;This comes as Tesla attracted legal scrutiny after Justine Hsu of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against it in 2020. Hsu claimed her Tesla Model S veered into a curb while in Autopilot. She said the airbag was deployed "so violently that it fractured Plaintiff's jaw, knocked out teeth, and caused nerve damage to Plaintiff's face."

She demanded more than $3 million in damages and claimed that the Autopilot and the airbag had design flaws. In a court filing, Tesla claimed that Hsu employed Autopilot on city streets despite a user manual advising against doing so.&nbsp;

Tesla denied responsibility for the crash.

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On Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the jury awarded Hsu no damages. Additionally, it was found that Tesla had not purposefully omitted any crucial information. After the verdict, jurors told Reuters that the partially automated driving software was not a self-piloting system and that the cause of the accident was driver attention.&nbsp;

On Friday, Tesla stock increased 1.3% to settle at $165.08.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has hailed the company's sophisticated "Full Self-Driving (FSD)" system as essential to its future. Additionally, the company has been testing the Autopilot mode too.&nbsp;

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Ed Walters, who teaches at Georgetown Law's autonomous car course, said, "This case should be a wakeup call to Tesla owners: they can't over-rely on Autopilot, and they really need to be ready to take control and Tesla is not a self-driving system," reported Reuters.

Tesla's Autopilot mode is designed to assist the driver with various driving tasks. It uses a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors to detect and respond to its environment in the real-time. Autopilot mode can be used on highways and it includes various features. When engaged, Autopilot mode can control the vehicle's speed, steering, and braking, but it requires the driver to remain attentive and ready to take control at any moment.

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It's important to note that Autopilot mode is not a fully autonomous driving system and should not be relied upon as such. Tesla recommends that drivers keep their attention focused on the road and not become distracted by other activities while using Autopilot mode.

In 2015, Tesla unveiled Autopilot, and in 2016, the first deadly accident was reported in 2016. That matter was never tried in court. Three Tesla engineers testified during the three weeks in the Hsu trial that took place in Los Angeles Superior Court.&nbsp;

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A California state court jury on Friday gave electric car manufacturer Tesla a resounding win in a car crash trial saying that its Autopilot feature did not fail, as per Reuters.

A California state court jury on Friday gave electric car manufacturer Tesla a resounding win in a car crash trial saying that its Autopilot feature did not fail, as per Reuters. This comes as Tesla attracted legal scrutiny after Justine Hsu of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against it in 2020. Hsu claimed her Tesla Model S veered into a curb while in Autopilot. She said the airbag was deployed "so violently that it fractured Plaintiff's jaw, knocked out teeth, and caused nerve damage to Plaintiff's face." She demanded more than $3 million in damages and claimed that the Autopilot and the airbag had design flaws. In a court filing, Tesla claimed that Hsu employed Autopilot on city streets despite a user manual advising against doing so. Tesla denied responsibility for the crash. Also Read | Jack Dorsey's Twitter alternative Bluesky makes debut on Android On Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the jury awarded Hsu no damages. Additionally, it was found that Tesla had not purposefully omitted any crucial information. After the verdict, jurors told Reuters that the partially automated driving software was not a self-piloting system and that the cause of the accident was driver attention. On Friday, Tesla stock increased 1.3% to settle at $165.08. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has hailed the company's sophisticated "Full Self-Driving (FSD)" system as essential to its future. Additionally, the company has been testing the Autopilot mode too. Also Read | Chile: President Boric unveils plan to nationalise lithium industry critical for electric mobility Ed Walters, who teaches at Georgetown Law's autonomous car course, said, "This case should be a wakeup call to Tesla owners: they can't over-rely on Autopilot, and they really need to be ready to take control and Tesla is not a self-driving system," reported Reuters. Tesla's Autopilot mode is designed to assist the driver with various driving tasks. It uses a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors to detect and respond to its environment in the real-time. Autopilot mode can be used on highways and it includes various features. When engaged, Autopilot mode can control the vehicle's speed, steering, and braking, but it requires the driver to remain attentive and ready to take control at any moment. Watch | Oliver Dowden named UK deputy pm after Dominic Raab's resignation × It's important to note that Autopilot mode is not a fully autonomous driving system and should not be relied upon as such. Tesla recommends that drivers keep their attention focused on the road and not become distracted by other activities while using Autopilot mode. In 2015, Tesla unveiled Autopilot, and in 2016, the first deadly accident was reported in 2016. That matter was never tried in court. Three Tesla engineers testified during the three weeks in the Hsu trial that took place in Los Angeles Superior Court. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US authorities apprehended Charlie Javice, a young startup founder, on fraud and conspiracy charges on Monday. American bank JP Morgan has sued Javice, the founder of startup Frank, for fabricating several users of her platform and creating a fake data list.

US authorities apprehended Charlie Javice, a young startup founder, on fraud and conspiracy charges on Monday. American bank JP Morgan has sued Javice, the founder of startup Frank, for fabricating several users of her platform and creating a fake data list. Forbes' 30 under 30 issues in 2019 termed her a 'rising star.' Javice will face three charges of fraud and one charge of conspiracy, each carrying 20 to 30 years in prison, according to a Reuters report. On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice announced the news of her arrest. She appeared before US Magistrate Judge Barbara Moses in Manhattan, who issued bail at $2 million. Furthermore, the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed civil charges. Here's everything you need to know about Charlie Javice, her arrest and how she defrauded the American bank, JP Morgan. Young startup founder Charlie Javice arrested US Attorney Damian Williams explained the reason behind Charlie Javice's arrest in an official statement. He said, "As alleged, Javice engaged in a brazen scheme to defraud JPMC in the course of a USD 175 million acquisition deal. She lied directly to JPMC and fabricated data to support those lies to make over USD 45 million from the sale of her company." He added Charlie Javice's arrest is a warning for entrepreneurs who fabricate data to enhance their business. He said their lies would 'catch up to them.' and office would hold them responsible for placing their greed above the law. Why did JP Morgan sue Charlie Javice? Charlie Javice marketed Frank as a platform supporting students trying to get educational loans and claimed to simplify the application process for its users. Javice described the startup as 'Amazon for higher education.' JP Morgan Chase acquired Frank, launched in 2017, for $175 million in 2021. They also hired Javice and other employees of Frank. However, JP Morgan Chase filed a lawsuit against Javice in the US District Court in Delaware. The bank argued that her claim of having a 4 million user base was incorrect, and she manipulated the numbers. In reality, the number of users was around 3,00,000. Furthermore, the complaint stated that Javice tried to cover up the problem by asking the vendor to 'delete the fake list.' However, she filed a counterclaim accusing JP Morgan of compromising her reputation and withholding $28 million of retention payments and equity in February 2023.

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In another setback to Twitter users, Elon Musk replaced the iconic blue bird logo of the micro-blogging site with the Shiba Inu logo related to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin.

The step was taken by Musk a day after he appealed for dismissal of a $258 billion racketeering lawsuit which accused of him inflating the value of Dogecoin intentionally.

Tweeting about the hilarious update, Musk shared a post on Tuesday that showed the Doge meme's face riding a car while a police officer is checking the driving license on which the ‘old’ blue bird logo is displayed.

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As per Bloomberg, the value of Dogecoin increased by nearly 30 per cent after the sudden appearance of its picture in the website interface and the term 'Doge' started trending on Twitter.

Musk posted a screenshot of an old conversation with a Twitter user who had asked him to “buy Twitter and change the bird logo to a doge’ and captioned the post, ‘as promised’.

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However, Twitter's mobile version remained unchanged. Dogecoin also responded to the unexpected change from its official Twitter account by invoking the famous meme's style and wrote, “Very currency. Wow. Much Coin. How Money. So Crypto.”

In February, an image of the 'Doge' posing as the new head of Twitter was shared by Musk who had written that the ‘new CEO is amazing’. In 2013, the meme coin was released as a joke to make fun of other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

The replacement of the blue bird with the ‘Doge’ meme was Musk's way of retorting back to the lawsuit filed by the Dogecoin investors against him.

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The lawsuit was on Friday termed by Musk's lawyers as a ‘fanciful work of fiction’ over Musk’s ‘innocuous and often silly tweets’ regarding the cryptocurrency.

The legal team of Musk argued that statements like ‘Dogecoin Rulz’ and ‘no highs, no lows, only Doge’ held no ground in supporting the claim that Musk purposely increased the price of the cryptocurrency by more than 36,000 per cent in a span of two years and that he then allowed it to crash, which resulted in huge losses for its investors.

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In another setback to Twitter users, Elon Musk replaced the iconic blue bird logo of the micro-blogging site with the Shiba Inu logo related to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin.

In another setback to Twitter users, Elon Musk replaced the iconic blue bird logo of the micro-blogging site with the Shiba Inu logo related to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. The step was taken by Musk a day after he appealed for dismissal of a $258 billion racketeering lawsuit which accused of him inflating the value of Dogecoin intentionally. Tweeting about the hilarious update, Musk shared a post on Tuesday that showed the Doge meme's face riding a car while a police officer is checking the driving license on which the ‘old’ blue bird logo is displayed. ALSO READ | Musk defends Twitter’s paid blue tick, says social media sites without such model ‘will fail’ As per Bloomberg, the value of Dogecoin increased by nearly 30 per cent after the sudden appearance of its picture in the website interface and the term 'Doge' started trending on Twitter. Musk posted a screenshot of an old conversation with a Twitter user who had asked him to “buy Twitter and change the bird logo to a doge’ and captioned the post, ‘as promised’. As promised pic.twitter.com/Jc1TnAqxAV — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 3, 2023 × However, Twitter's mobile version remained unchanged. Dogecoin also responded to the unexpected change from its official Twitter account by invoking the famous meme's style and wrote, “Very currency. Wow. Much Coin. How Money. So Crypto.” In February, an image of the 'Doge' posing as the new head of Twitter was shared by Musk who had written that the ‘new CEO is amazing’. In 2013, the meme coin was released as a joke to make fun of other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The replacement of the blue bird with the ‘Doge’ meme was Musk's way of retorting back to the lawsuit filed by the Dogecoin investors against him. WATCH | WION Speed News: Elon Musk once again the richest man in the world The lawsuit was on Friday termed by Musk's lawyers as a ‘fanciful work of fiction’ over Musk’s ‘innocuous and often silly tweets’ regarding the cryptocurrency. The legal team of Musk argued that statements like ‘Dogecoin Rulz’ and ‘no highs, no lows, only Doge’ held no ground in supporting the claim that Musk purposely increased the price of the cryptocurrency by more than 36,000 per cent in a span of two years and that he then allowed it to crash, which resulted in huge losses for its investors. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A $40 million negligence lawsuit was filed by a teacher in Virginia against the school authorities after she was shot by her six-year-old student.

Abigail Zwerner, aged 25, alleged her requests to search for a handgun among the students and repeated warnings that her student was in a “violent mood” was completely ignored by the administrators.

In the lawsuit former superintendent George Parker III, Newport News school board, former assistant principal Ebony Parker and the ex-Richneck elementary school principal Briana Foster Newton have been named as defendants.

The shooting took place on January 6. Zwerner was sitting at a reading table when the student shot at her hand and chest.

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The teachers guided her students to safety before going to the hospital where she was admitted for two weeks and had to go through four surgical procedures.

Prosecutors said that the boy, whose identity was not publicly disclosed, will not be facing criminal charges. However, they did not clarify if adults will be charged or not.

Superintendent George Parker III was fired after the shooting took place. The school's assistant principal Ebony Parker resigned.

The attorney, representing the parents of the boy, said that they were “committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children” and had tried to implement the same with the firearm used, which belonged to the student's mother.

The family further said that the boy had a severe disability and was receiving treatment for mental health. In the lawsuit, attorneys representing Zwerner said the defendants were aware that the boy “had a history of random violence” at home and school. The boy had once also “strangled and choked” his kindergarten teacher.

“All defendants knew that (the boy) attacked students and teachers alike, and his motivation to injure was directed toward anyone in his path, both in and out of school, and was not limited to teachers while at the school,” said the lawsuit.

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Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Zwerner's attorney Diane Toscano said, “The Newport News school division had a duty to Abby. But they failed her miserably that day.”

The lawsuit filed by Zwerner seeks $40m in damages. Speaking about her recovery, Zwerner said, “I try to have a positive outlook on what’s happened and where my future’s heading. I just will never forget the look on his face that he gave me while he pointed the gun directly at me.”

Remembering the moment she was shot, Zwerner said that she was unconscious and “thought I had died”.

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A $40 million negligence lawsuit was filed by a teacher in Virginia against the school authorities after she was shot by her six-year-old student. Abigail Zwerner, aged 25, alleged her requests to search for a handgun among the students and repeated warnings that her student was in a “violent mood” was completely ignored by the administrators.

A $40 million negligence lawsuit was filed by a teacher in Virginia against the school authorities after she was shot by her six-year-old student. Abigail Zwerner, aged 25, alleged her requests to search for a handgun among the students and repeated warnings that her student was in a “violent mood” was completely ignored by the administrators. In the lawsuit former superintendent George Parker III, Newport News school board, former assistant principal Ebony Parker and the ex-Richneck elementary school principal Briana Foster Newton have been named as defendants. The shooting took place on January 6. Zwerner was sitting at a reading table when the student shot at her hand and chest. ALSO READ | Three people shot, injured in suspected 'terrorist attack' in Tel Aviv, gunman killed The teachers guided her students to safety before going to the hospital where she was admitted for two weeks and had to go through four surgical procedures. Prosecutors said that the boy, whose identity was not publicly disclosed, will not be facing criminal charges. However, they did not clarify if adults will be charged or not. Superintendent George Parker III was fired after the shooting took place. The school's assistant principal Ebony Parker resigned. The attorney, representing the parents of the boy, said that they were “committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children” and had tried to implement the same with the firearm used, which belonged to the student's mother. The family further said that the boy had a severe disability and was receiving treatment for mental health. In the lawsuit, attorneys representing Zwerner said the defendants were aware that the boy “had a history of random violence” at home and school. The boy had once also “strangled and choked” his kindergarten teacher. “All defendants knew that (the boy) attacked students and teachers alike, and his motivation to injure was directed toward anyone in his path, both in and out of school, and was not limited to teachers while at the school,” said the lawsuit. WATCH | WION Speed News: Buffalo mass shooter sentenced to life; 1 killed, 3 wounded in Texas mall shooting Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Zwerner's attorney Diane Toscano said, “The Newport News school division had a duty to Abby. But they failed her miserably that day.” The lawsuit filed by Zwerner seeks $40m in damages. Speaking about her recovery, Zwerner said, “I try to have a positive outlook on what’s happened and where my future’s heading. I just will never forget the look on his face that he gave me while he pointed the gun directly at me.” Remembering the moment she was shot, Zwerner said that she was unconscious and “thought I had died”. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A California couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii filed a US$5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling firm after they claimed to have been abandoned&nbsp;in the water for almost an hour. The duo&nbsp;claimed that the&nbsp;snorkeling tour group left them in the water, forcing them to swim to land.

The episode&nbsp;happened in September 2021 when Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, visited the little island of Lanai, which is close to Maui, to go snorkeling. The couple described their horrific experience in a federal lawsuit they filed last month. According to NBC News, they were among the 44 people boarding the Sail Maui&nbsp;for the Lanai Coast snorkel trip.

The couple claimed in their complaint that the captain told them they would stay anchored there for roughly an hour before moving on to the next destination. About an hour later, as the couple began to head back to the boat as the waves became choppy. But to their surprise, the Maui Sail Company vessel was no longer there.

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The pair attempted to stay afloat and send out distress calls after realising that the boat had departed, but they finally found themselves in much deeper, choppier water, according to the New York Post. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added.

The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added.

They&nbsp;ultimately succeeded in reaching the coast of Lanai, but&nbsp;were "fatigued and exhausted" by the time they got to the island. They got assistance from an islander who provided them with water and allowed them to use their phone.&nbsp;

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A California couple on their honeymoon in Hawaii filed a US$5 million lawsuit against a snorkeling firm after they claimed to have been abandoned in the water for almost an hour. The duo claimed that the snorkeling tour group left them in the water, forcing them to swim to land. The episode happened in September 2021 when Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, visited the little island of Lanai, which is close to Maui, to go snorkeling. The couple described their horrific experience in a federal lawsuit they filed last month. According to NBC News, they were among the 44 people boarding the Sail Maui for the Lanai Coast snorkel trip. The couple claimed in their complaint that the captain told them they would stay anchored there for roughly an hour before moving on to the next destination. About an hour later, as the couple began to head back to the boat as the waves became choppy. But to their surprise, the Maui Sail Company vessel was no longer there. ALSO READ | 'I love him very much': When Putin's rumoured girlfriend went candid about her 'ideal man' The pair attempted to stay afloat and send out distress calls after realising that the boat had departed, but they finally found themselves in much deeper, choppier water, according to the New York Post. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added. The duo "were beginning to panic and were struggling to swim in the ocean conditions," they said in their lawsuit. "They feared that drowning was imminent," the suit added. They ultimately succeeded in reaching the coast of Lanai, but were "fatigued and exhausted" by the time they got to the island. They got assistance from an islander who provided them with water and allowed them to use their phone. The claim also alleged that the staff failed to accurately count everyone who had returned fromsnorkelingg. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After 10 long trauma-filled years, a young woman is suing online chatting app Omegle, where she was randomly paired with a paedophile, who forced her to become a digital sex slave.&nbsp;The woman, who BBC named Alice is now 21 and is in a loving relationship, described that despite moving on in life, the scars of the abuse she suffered still linger.&nbsp;

Alice first experienced Omegle when she was at a slumber party with her friends. Back then, the app was becoming a wild corner of the internet.&nbsp;

After her sleepover, she logged in alone and that's when she was matched with the Canadian paedophile Ryan Fordyce.&nbsp;

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Struggling with early teenage anxieties, Alice began talking with Fordyce as he made her feel better. During their first video chat, he persuaded her to share her personal message details.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alice said that she was only 11, but he wanted her to look as young as she could.

She said he was very particular about the way she looked in the video and forced her to send him images, and used to tell her to wear a ponytail to the left side of her head.&nbsp;

"He was able to manipulate me immediately. Very quickly, I was being forced to do things that a child should not have to do."

The man&nbsp;was able to coerce her to send intimate images and convinced&nbsp;Alice that she was complicit in making and sharing child abuse sexual material.

The fear of arrest kept Alice quiet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-child-sex-abuse-lawsuits-could-trigger-bankruptcy-for-us-church-560940">Also read |&nbsp;Staggering legal costs of over 400 child sex abuse lawsuits threaten bankruptcy for US church</a>

"I spent a huge chunk of my childhood at his beck and call. Every day is at the will of someone else who had the worst of intentions for children."

This continued for three years until Fordyce lost&nbsp;his interest and the communication petered out.

Alice planned to carry this to her grave until one-day Canadian police noticed that someone is sharing child sexual abuse material online. They soon tracked the IP address to Fordyce with a search warrant.&nbsp;

When the police went, Ryan was out, but constable Pam Klassen logged in to his computer and found a horrific collection of child sexual abuse images and videos sent by several children under his orders.&nbsp;

His wife said that there must be a mistake. She was shocked.

The folders were categorised into seven different sections with names and age groups, among which there was Alice, 11-14.

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Fordyce was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2021.

With Ryan behind the bars, Alice is going after Omegle to fight a case, and this would be the first tech case where a platform is put on trial for the way it is built.&nbsp;

The legal team for the platform argued in court that the website is not to be blamed for what happened to Alice and other girls, and denied that it is a haven for predators.&nbsp;

The case is still on, Alice's legal team said that she wants Omegle to close down.

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After 10 long trauma-filled years, a young woman is suing online chatting app Omegle, where she was randomly paired with a paedophile, who forced her to become a digital sex slave.

After 10 long trauma-filled years, a young woman is suing online chatting app Omegle, where she was randomly paired with a paedophile, who forced her to become a digital sex slave. The woman, who BBC named Alice is now 21 and is in a loving relationship, described that despite moving on in life, the scars of the abuse she suffered still linger. Alice first experienced Omegle when she was at a slumber party with her friends. Back then, the app was becoming a wild corner of the internet. After her sleepover, she logged in alone and that's when she was matched with the Canadian paedophile Ryan Fordyce. Also read | Around 5,000 kids have been sexually abused by Catholic clergy in Portugal since 1950: Report Struggling with early teenage anxieties, Alice began talking with Fordyce as he made her feel better. During their first video chat, he persuaded her to share her personal message details. Alice said that she was only 11, but he wanted her to look as young as she could. She said he was very particular about the way she looked in the video and forced her to send him images, and used to tell her to wear a ponytail to the left side of her head. "He was able to manipulate me immediately. Very quickly, I was being forced to do things that a child should not have to do." The man was able to coerce her to send intimate images and convinced Alice that she was complicit in making and sharing child abuse sexual material. The fear of arrest kept Alice quiet. Also read | Staggering legal costs of over 400 child sex abuse lawsuits threaten bankruptcy for US church "I spent a huge chunk of my childhood at his beck and call. Every day is at the will of someone else who had the worst of intentions for children." This continued for three years until Fordyce lost his interest and the communication petered out. Alice planned to carry this to her grave until one-day Canadian police noticed that someone is sharing child sexual abuse material online. They soon tracked the IP address to Fordyce with a search warrant. When the police went, Ryan was out, but constable Pam Klassen logged in to his computer and found a horrific collection of child sexual abuse images and videos sent by several children under his orders. His wife said that there must be a mistake. She was shocked. The folders were categorised into seven different sections with names and age groups, among which there was Alice, 11-14. Also read | UK cop admits to 71 sexual offences in one of the worst serial rape crimes Fordyce was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2021. With Ryan behind the bars, Alice is going after Omegle to fight a case, and this would be the first tech case where a platform is put on trial for the way it is built. The legal team for the platform argued in court that the website is not to be blamed for what happened to Alice and other girls, and denied that it is a haven for predators. The case is still on, Alice's legal team said that she wants Omegle to close down. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE (with inputs from agencies)

'Those scars still linger': 21-year-old woman sues Omegle app for matching her up with a paedophile

A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend.

The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”.

According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. &nbsp;Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported.

The defamation case brought by Kawshigan, who is a director at a drone company, will be heard on February 9.

He first filed a case against Tan in January at a magistrates court for $16,624 after claiming that she did not sustain an agreement to improve their relationship, say reports.

The judgment found Kawshigan had an "ulterior motive of vexing or oppressing the defendant|, and the case was just a "calculated attempt to compel engagement" from Tan, according to the Guardian.

Tan met Kawshigan in 2016, and problems began to arise in 2020 when they became “misaligned” about how they saw their relationship.

“While the defendant only regarded the claimant as a ‘friend’, he considered her to be his ‘closest friend’,” the court papers said.

According to the judgement, the woman sought their interactions to be reduced, which caused displeasure to the claimant, who felt this would constitute “taking a step back in their relationship”.

The woman emphasised the need for boundaries and urged him to be “self-reliant”.

The latest lawsuit was initiated in July 2022, in which the man is claiming damages “for allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”.

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A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend. The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”.

A man from Singapore has sued a woman seeking 3 million Singaporean dollars (US $2.26m) in damages after she said that she saw him only as a friend. The man, K Kawshigan, has claimed that Nora Tan’s actions caused him trauma and damaged his “stellar reputation”. According to court documents, he has sought compensation to cover loss in earnings and investments, as well as “rehabilitation and therapy programmes to overcome the sustained trauma”. Moreover, he has accused Tan of "allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”, the Metro newspaper reported. The defamation case brought by Kawshigan, who is a director at a drone company, will be heard on February 9. He first filed a case against Tan in January at a magistrates court for $16,624 after claiming that she did not sustain an agreement to improve their relationship, say reports. The judgment found Kawshigan had an "ulterior motive of vexing or oppressing the defendant|, and the case was just a "calculated attempt to compel engagement" from Tan, according to the Guardian. Tan met Kawshigan in 2016, and problems began to arise in 2020 when they became “misaligned” about how they saw their relationship. “While the defendant only regarded the claimant as a ‘friend’, he considered her to be his ‘closest friend’,” the court papers said. According to the judgement, the woman sought their interactions to be reduced, which caused displeasure to the claimant, who felt this would constitute “taking a step back in their relationship”. The woman emphasised the need for boundaries and urged him to be “self-reliant”. The latest lawsuit was initiated in July 2022, in which the man is claiming damages “for allegedly defamatory remarks and negligent conduct”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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