Vince Finaldi, attorney for Robson and Safechuck, said the ruling has “fatal flaws” and will be appealed. “If allowed to stand, the decision would set a dangerous precedent that would leave thousands of children working in the entertainment industry vulnerable to sexual abuse by persons in places of power,” Finaldi said in a statement.
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Robson’s lawsuit alleged that Jackson molested him over a seven-year period, and that as Jackson s employee, the two corporations Jackson had started had a duty to protect him. Robson, now a 38-year-old choreographer, met Jackson when he was 5 years old. He went on to appear in Jackson music videos and record music on his label.
By California Gov Gavin Newsom, politics
Apr 27, 2021
The effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom has gathered more than enough valid signatures to trigger a special election.
That was the word Monday from the office of California Secretary of State Shirley Weber.. A total of 1,626,042 signatures have been validated and only 1,495,709 valid signatures are required to trigger a recall election. More than 2,160,000 signatures were submitted statewide. In San Diego County 238,097 signatures were submitted with 75 percent or 156,869 signatures being validated.
A wide field of contenders has emerged this past year with recall backers, led by Republicans, who are strongly critical of Gov. Newsom s handling of the pandemic and other issues throughout the state, including taxes and being unfriendly to businesses. Already lined up to challenge Gov. Newsom for his seat: former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faucloner, local businessman John Cox, and recently Gold medal-winning Ol
California Governor Gavin Newsom to face recall election, effort qualifies to get on ballot
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By: KGTV Staff
and last updated 2021-04-26 20:12:27-04
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) An effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom has gathered more than enough valid signatures to trigger a special election, according to a document from the California Secretary of State.
So far, a total of 1,626,042 signatures have been validated. Only 1,495,709 valid signatures are required to trigger a recall election, according to the Secretary of State.
More than 2,160,000 signatures were submitted statewide.
This now triggers a 30-business-day window for voters to submit a written request to have their names removed from the recall petition if they wish to do so. After that, in mid-June, the California Department of Finance will figure out how much the special election will cost. The actual date of the special election will then be decided by the Lieutenant Governor.
DAILY DOSE: April 26, 2021
Posted on 04/26/2021
1. California Secretary of State says the recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially been triggered with over 1.6 million signatures collected. Newsom will be on the ballot later in 2021 facing expulsion from office by voters.
2. Tesla Inc. says first quarter 2021 net cash outflow of US$ 1.2 billion is related to bitcoin. Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Tesla sold bitcoin to prove liquidity as a cash alternative. Tesla made about US$ 101 million on the sale of bitcoin in the first quarter 2021.
3. Lyft, Inc. to sell autonomous driving unit called “Level 5 division” to Woven Planet Holdings, a unit of Toyota Motor Corporation, for US$ 550 million. Lyft will receive US$ 550 million in cash, with US$ 200 million paid upfront. The remaining US$ 350 million will be made in payments over five years.
California Aug 29, 2020
California’s corrections secretary is retiring after two years in a job that Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday said involved “unparalleled challenges” most recently coronavirus outbreaks that swept state prisons and led to calls for new leadership amid increasing social pressure to ease mass incarceration. Ralph Diaz will retire Oct. 1 after 30 years with the California Department of Corrections…