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The Theranos Trial: A Legal Journey Through the Blood Testing Scandal

December 26, 2025

A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought the Theranos scandal back into the spotlight. The court rejected Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's request for a rehearing, upholding his conviction and 13-year prison sentence. This decision came after a thorough review of the evidence, inc

business

Austrian Tycoon's Legal Battles Continue

December 12, 2025

Rene Benko, a former Austrian property mogul, is not backing down. His legal team announced plans to challenge a recent court decision. The court found Benko guilty of hiding assets during a financial crisis. This is not his first legal fight. He is already appealing an earlier conviction for simila

politics

A City's Dilemma: Hiring a Convicted Felon for a High-Paying Job

October 21, 2025

In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of