Real George Costanza sues Seinfeld for $100 million
Michael Costanza, a Holtsville real estate agent and former Queens College classmate of Jerry Seinfeld, alleges that Seinfeld and producers stole his identity to create George Costanza. He claims every episode from 1989 to May 1998 portrays him negatively using his name likeness and traits without permission.
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Judge dismisses pepper spray suit in protest case
A Humboldt County and Eureka officers pepper spray protestors during sit ins, but U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker dismissed the suit. The jury had deadlocked, and Walker ruled no reasonable juror could find excessive force, noting the spray caused only transient pain and was a legitimate means to end the protest.
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GM recalls about 400000 cars for emissions fix
General Motors recalls around 400,000 1993 model cars including Chevrolet Luminas Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Pontiacs Grand Prix and Buick Regals with 3.1 liter engines after EPA tests showed carbon monoxide excess. GM will mail notices to owners and replace the defective evaporative purge solenoid at no cost to owners.
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Lewinsky testimony blocked in Jones case filing
Documents show Monica Lewinsky sought to block testimony to avoid Fifth Amendment risks as Kenneth Starr pursued materials from Paula Jones suit. Clinton lawyers objected to handing sealed documents and a videotaped deposition, while Lewinsky’s camp argued she was a peripheral witness and that forcing Fifth Amendment invocation could affect criminal proceedings. Wright ordered court to comply with subpoenas, and released more documents online.
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MIT fraternity disbands over fatal MIT drinking death
The manslaughter case against Phi Gamma Delta in the 18 year old Scott Krueger death at MIT party ended after the fraternity disbanded. Prosecutors had indicted the organization rather than individuals and the case was filed away. MIT cited policy reforms as a result of the investigation.
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Fair housing group wins $100 million judgment
In Virginia, Housing Opportunities Made Equal won a 100 million verdict against Nationwide Insurance alleging discrimination against black applicants. The trial spanned two weeks with a diverse jury, while Nationwide vowed to appeal and denied wrongdoing.
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Murderous Capano admits disposal of secretary's body
In a court surprise, lawyer for Thomas Capano acknowledged he disposed of Anne Marie Fahey's body, claiming the death was an accident, while prosecutors allege Capano plotted to kill her after a secret affair. The body has never been found.
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