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Holder pledges nationwide IRS probe, analysis of AP flap

Attorney general is facing pointed questions from the House Judiciary Committee Continue reading

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Colombia warns of plot to kill high-profile journalists

By Helen Murphy BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s government warned on Tuesday of a plot by a criminal group to kill several high-profile journalists just weeks after the attempted assassination of an investigative reporter boosted concerns over threats to a free press in the violence-plagued Andean nation. President Juan Manuel Santos also announced that 90 journalists are being given protection by the government. Continue reading

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Women rescued in Ohio beg for privacy

Attorney for the three women said they would not be participating in any media interviews. Continue reading

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BofA fires back at New York over modification violations

Bank of America Corp has fired back at New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman after he threatened to sue the bank for violating the terms of a $25 billion settlement designed to end mortgage servicing abuses. Continue reading

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Michael Jackson Molestation Lawyer — AEG Might Be Behind New Molestation Accusations

Something stinks in Wade Robson’s new molestation accusations against Michael Jackson — so says MJ’s famed trial attorney Tom Mesereau, who tells us the smell leads all the way back to AEG … the company currently being sued by Katherine… Continue reading

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‘Girls Gone Wild’ Honcho Joe Francis — Convicted in Female Assault Case

“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis has just been found guilty of assault — and a slew of other charges — after attacking a woman in his Hollywood mansion back in 2011.The L.A. City Attorney just made the announcement … Continue reading

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Harper Lee sues agent. Who owns ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ copyright?

The author who created Atticus Finch could use a good attorney. So could her literary agent, whom Ms. Continue reading

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Analysis: New York preserves weapon against Wall Street in case of ex-AIG chief

By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK (Reuters) – When New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman gave up a claim for damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg, he also likely neutralized a long-awaited challenge to his office's power. New York's highest court is scheduled to hear arguments later this month in the case, in which Greenberg is accused of defrauding AIG investors. A key issue was whether the Martin Act, the state's powerful securities fraud statute, allows the attorney general to recover damages on behalf of shareholders Continue reading

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Christian Chavez — Off the Hook After Domestic Violence Arrest … For Now

Mexican TV superstar Christian Chavez is in the clear after allegedly getting into a violent fight with his boyfriend this week … because the District Attorney has declined to prosecute … for now.TMZ broke the story … Continue reading

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Gucci Mane Released from Jail

Rapper Gucci Mane has just been released from jail in Georgia after spending nearly three weeks behind bars, TMZ has learned.As we reported, Gucci was arrested April 13th for a probation violation. He’s been in jail since.Gucci’s attorney, Drew… Continue reading

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