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Virginia Gender Discrimination In Law Enforcement Worth Millions

Standing up for women’s rights

Law enforcement agencies are a male-dominated profession with a small number of women being sworn into duty. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2010, only about 15% of sworn law enforcement officers are women at all levels. On February 10, 2014, Virginia Beach law enforcement officer, Nicole Kosmas, filed a lawsuit against the city of Virginia Beach and its police department for millions of dollars, according to the Huffington Post. Ms Kosmas is 39 years old and filed the complaint in the United States District Court of Norfolk. She claims that she was harassed and retaliated against since 2008.

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Rap Superstar Sued for 30 Million Dollars

Wig designer Terrence Davidson is suing Hip Hop star Nicki Minaj for 30 million dollars. "Terrence Davidson filed suit Friday in district court in Atlanta alleging that the star not...
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“The Wolf of Wall Street” Sued For Defamation

Another “Wall Street” blunder.

The movie “The Wolf of Wall Street” is under heavy fire for their portrayal of Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff. According to the Huffington Post, Andrew Greene, a man who is a lawyer and an investment banker, is asking for more than $25 million in damages and for the film to be removed from theaters. Mr. Greene filed a complaint on 02/18/2014 in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of New York against the filmmakers and Paramount Pictures. Mr. Greene is claiming the character Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff, played by PJ Byrne, is modeled after himself, but inaccurately of course. Greene states he never gave the filmmakers permission to use his likeness, who at the time, is the head of corporate finance.

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Battle Lines Drawn Over World War II Statue

Residents of Southern California have filed a lawsuit against the city of Glendale over a controversial World War II statue. The $30,000 "Comfort Women" memorial is in honor of those...
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A white and red football helmet with a red face mask is lying on a green grass field. The helmet has visible scuff marks and dirt, suggesting recent use.
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Tackling This NFL Problem Head-on

Over 100 million people tuned in this past February to watch the 2014 Super Bowl. Friends. Aside from the immediate effects of the brain trauma, football players are increasingly reporting...
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