Former Playboy Model Accuses Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault
Former Playboy model Victoria Valentino claims that Cosby incapacitated her with “pills” after a dinner meeting in 1969.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Amazon to Pay $30m After F.T.C. Alleges Alexa and Ring Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission had claimed that two of Amazon’s most popular products–Alexa and the Ring doorbell camera–actively violated consumer privacy law and child virtual safety regulations.
Delta Air Lines Passenger Files Lawsuit Over Company’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims
The lawsuit alleges that, while Delta advertises itself as an environmentally-conscious airline, most of its sustainability initiatives have involved the purchase of “fabricated” carbon offsets.
Mississippi Family Files Lawsuit After Police Officer Shoots 11-Year-Old Boy
An Indianola, MS, police officer allegedly shot 11-year-old Aderrien Murry after officers ordered his family out of the house.
Family of Woman Who Died After Getting Locked in Arby’s Freezer Files Lawsuit
Attorneys for the victim’s family claim that a franchised Arby’s restaurant knew, or should have known, that its freezer lock was defective and posed a significant risk to employee safety.
Airbnb Sues New York City Over New Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Airbnb claims that a recently-passed New York City ordinance would make it all but impossible for most hosts to continue listing their short-term rental properties.
Family of San Francisco Man Killed By Walgreens Security Guard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
An attorney for the family of Banko Brown claims that a contracted Walgreens security guard killed the 24-year-old man for allegedly stealing $14 or $15 worth of goods.
Disney Asks Federal Court to Reject DeSantis Request to Remove Judge from Lawsuit
Attorneys for controversial Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had earlier asked that the judge overseeing Disney’s First Amendment complaint against the state be removed.
Lawsuit: Los Angeles Police Officers Killed 35-Year-Old Man Suffering Mental Breakdown
The family of the late Oscar Leon Sanchez said that officers entered the 35-year-old man’s home and shot him dead while he stood in his living room, purportedly holding a metallic scooter component.
California Judge: Nude Scene in “Romeo and Juliet” Not Child Porn
The court found that the production and release of the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet” was protected by the First Amendment, and that a nude bedroom scene featuring underage actors could not be considered pornographic.