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Elon Musk denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island
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Elon Musk has firmly denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein's private island after his name appeared in recently unsealed court documents. The Tesla CEO stated he never visited the island and refused Epstein's invitations to meet. Musk's response came amid public speculation following the document release.
James Comey indicted amid Trump's retribution efforts
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges related to alleged leaks from the Russia investigation. The move is seen as part of President Trump's broader campaign of political retribution against perceived adversaries. Legal experts warn it could undermine institutional trust.
Anthropic Settles Copyright Lawsuit for $1.5 Billion
AI company Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a major copyright infringement case involving pirated works used in AI training. This marks the largest such settlement in US history, with compensation of about $3,000 per work for approximately 500,000 items. The agreement was reached on September 6, 2025.
Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse of underage girls. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence, argued that Epstein's non-prosecution agreement should shield her from one charge. Her legal team vows to continue the fight despite the ruling.
New York AG Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud indictment
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A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on October 9, 2025, for bank fraud and making false statements related to mortgage applications. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defended James the next day, calling the charges political retribution by the Trump administration. Conservatives on social media mocked James by resurfacing her past statements about no one being above the law.
Government office hired firm without taxi license
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Sweden's government office ordered over 500 trips from Freys hyrverk despite the firm lacking a taxi license. The transports involved high-risk individuals at high-level meetings, such as a summit with NATO countries. Three people, including a government employee, now face charges.
Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from his 2020 testimony about the FBI's Russia investigation. A federal judge in Virginia set his trial for January 5, 2026, and released him without conditions.
Nelly wins court case against Shein
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The Swedish fashion retailer Nelly has won its lawsuit against the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein for copyright infringement. Stockholm District Court orders Shein to pay 1.5 million SEK in damages. The ruling highlights the importance of protecting designs in the fashion industry.
Hobby drone pilot faces high fine at Frankfurt airport
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A hobby drone pilot disrupted air traffic at Frankfurt Airport and now faces a five-figure fine. The illegal flight caused delays in takeoffs and landings. Authorities have classified the incident as serious.