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Apr 8, 2026Defamation LawSocial Media AccountabilityFederal Court Procedure

LIVE | TikTok Psychic Trial, Judgment and what comes next. Plus an unexpected lawsuit.

A TikTok creator, self-representing in a federal defamation trial, was ordered to pay $10 million for falsely accusing an Idaho professor of orchestrating murders and having an affair, setting a significant precedent for online accountability.

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Feb 18, 2026Karen Read civil caseDiscovery disputesMichael Proctor

Karen Read Civil Discovery Hearings & Wild New Proctor Problems

The Karen Read civil wrongful death lawsuit exposes severe discovery obstruction, including a 'lost' phone from former Trooper Michael Proctor and a contentious email privilege dispute, highlighting the contentious nature of civil litigation.

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Feb 4, 2026Kouri Richins murder trialJury selectionChange of venue

UT v. Kouri Richins -- She's trying it again. Motions ahead of trial as Jury selection begins

Emily D. Baker dissects the Kouri Richins murder trial's pre-trial motions, revealing the defense's controversial tactics of leaking sealed documents and challenging venue selection, while preparing for a potentially lengthy and complex trial.

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