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E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Judge denies Trump's motion for mistrial

Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center, Jan. 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial this week in New York City to determine whether he will have to pay former Elle magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll additional damages for defaming her in 2019 when he denied her allegations of sexual assault.. ...Read Full Story

New gun laws taking effect in Michigan

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Michigan’s new gun laws take effect in a week. One of them has do with safe storage. By law, guns will have to be unloaded and locked with a trigger-locking mechanism or stored in a locked storage container. Michigan State Police First Lieutenant Mike Shaw says gun owners can get a lock for free at any state police post.. ...Read Full Story

Movement in Lansing to bring back Michigan film incentives

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A was held in Lansing Tuesday on a plan to encourage big-budget movie productions to once again bring their projects to Michigan. The Michigan Production Alliance supports the program, which does not provide rebates to filmmakers. The newly-designed legislation would instead offer a tax credit. Barton Bund, an actor and board member for the MPA, says Michigan is missing out by not offering incentives, while neighbor states are benefiting.. ...Read Full Story