Justice Department Drops Lawsuit Against White House Adviser
In court documents, the Department of Justice provided no explanation for the dismissal.
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In court documents, the Department of Justice provided no explanation for the dismissal.
“Imagine the terror going on in those kids’ minds,” attorney Fred Dorr said. “And then you turn to the jury and you say, ‘What’s that worth, to watch your child die like that?’”
Strickland, who weighed about 334 pounds at the time of the incident—several dozen pounds over Blizzard Beach’s weight limit—claims that he was ejected from his Disney inner tube as a result of the ride’s “exhilarating speeds.”
In court documents, Perlmutter and her attorneys asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting Trump administration appointees from interfering with the Library of Congress and its operations.
The SEC did not provide a detailed explanation for its about-face, but indicated that the Trump administration made a calculated decision to cease litigation.
“After careful consideration, PBS reached the conclusion that it was necessary to take legal action to safeguard public television’s editorial independence, and to protect the autonomy of PBS member stations,” a PBS spokesperson said in a statement.
NPR’s lawsuit reiterates a common-sense argument: that the Trump administration is less concerned with enforcing real rules, regulations, and statutes than it is with lashing out against media outlets perceived as hostile.
“The Constitution, and the Appointments Clause, are not mere roadblocks for this administration to ignore,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “I look forward to continuing this case in court.”
Trump maintains that the interview misled voters and caused him to incur personal financial harm. He initially sought an award of $10 billion but changed course and is now requesting a total of $20 billion. The damages, if awarded, would also include compensation for alleged “mental anguish.”
Earlier this week, Camilo and his attorneys filed a notice in a New Jersey-based federal court stating that he intends to seek at least $2 million in damages. He claims that, as a result of Walmart’s alleged negligence, he suffered a range of serious and permanent injuries.