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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Hit with Lawsuit from 500 Municipalities

Purdue Pharma and its owners are facing a lawsuit from more than 500 cities, tribes and counties, which have accused the drug maker of paving the way for the nation’s opioid epidemic. So reports CBS News.

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Purdue Pharma, Sacklers Hit with Lawsuit from 500 Municipalities

Purdue Pharma and its owners are facing a lawsuit from more than 500 cities, tribes and counties, which have accused the drug maker of paving the way for the nation’s opioid epidemic. So reports CBS News.

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Amid Sex Charges, R. Kelly Asks Judge for OK to Head to Dubai

Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly asked a judge for permission to perform in the Arabian Peninsula sheikhdom and meet the “royal family.” So reports the Associated Press.

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Texas Lawmakers Send Lemonade Legislation to Upper House

Texas lawmakers passed a bill to legitimize lemonade stands operated by kids. So reports Fox News.

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R. Kelly’s Ex-lawyer Drops Bombshell on Past Child Pornography Charges

R. Kelly’s ex-lawyer, Ed Genson, said the recording artist was “guilty as hell” when defending him on child-porn charges years ago. So reports USA Today.

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William Paterson University On Hook for $800K After Student’s Alleged Rape, Hanging

Marquesa C. Jackson-Locklear, who sued William Paterson University after her daughter was allegedly raped during a frat party and subsequently hanged herself, will receive $800,000. So reports New Jersey Monthly.

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New 'Personhood Law' At Heart of Teen’s Abortion Suit

Ryan Magers, a 19-year-old from Alabama, is suing the Alabama Women's Center for Reproductive Alternatives in Huntsville after it performed an abortion on his girlfriend. So reports the Fox News.

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Maryland’s Top Court Rejects New Trial for 'Serial' Subject

Maryland’s Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling that Adnan Syed is entitled to a new trial. So reports Time.

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Michael Cohen Sues Trump Org for $1.9M in Legal Fees

Michael Cohen, former lawyer to President Donald Trump, is suing the Trump Organization for $1.9 million in legal bills. So reports Associated Press.

Coalition of States Back Student Suing Over Florida Bathroom Law

A 20-state coalition is backing a transgendered student in Florida suing over discrimination. So reports The Hill.

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