US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC
Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition Donald Trump has been ordered by a US judge to cooperate with the discovery process mandated for his lawsuit against the BBC and to sit for a deposition by 11 December – or else he could be subject to sanctions, including the possible dismissal of the $10bn lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from a Panorama documentary aired by the BBC that spliced together comments made by Trump during a rally on 6 January 2021, before the US Capitol riot. While the broadcast was not readily available to view in Florida, Trump’s team has argued that he was personally damaged by the broadcast under Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Continue reading...
We cannot accept the dehumanization of our Haitian neighbors
"Perhaps it’s unreasonable to expect everyone in the U.S. to push through relentless negative headlines and develop a nuanced view of a complex reality in Haiti," writes Wynn Walent. "It is reasonable, however, to expect our country, and our government in particular, to view Haitian people as human beings worthy of respect and dignity."
Italian truckers block roads to protest against soaring diesel prices
Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices. Italy’s government has warned truckers blocking roads could face criminal penalties, as authorities move to clear demonstrations. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Seema Gupta.
Amy Winehouse musical in development for West End
A stage show based on the late singer is reportedly set to feature her best-loved songs with involvement from her father Mitch A musical based on Amy Winehouse is in development for London’s West End. The project is still in early stages with Catherine Schreiber, a Tony award-winning producer(Cabaret, Rent), attached to the project, according to Variety. Casting is reported to currently be underway. Continue reading...
Feds allege $2 billion in California healthcare fraud, 15 charged
Federal authorities announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, accusing them of healthcare fraud schemes worth $2 billion, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary medical procedures and bogus hospice services.
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