Supreme Court to Decide Trump's Ballot Fate & Verizon Settles $100M Lawsuit

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🗳️ Supreme Court to Decide Trump's 2024 Ballot Fate

• 💵 Verizon's $100M Settlement

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First Report

🗳️ Supreme Court to Decide Trump's 2024 Ballot Fate

In a significant move that thrusts the Supreme Court into the heart of the 2024 presidential campaign, justices will decide whether Donald Trump can be barred from the ballot due to his involvement in the events leading to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This case, stemming from a Colorado ruling and Trump's appeal, delves into the 14th Amendment's rarely invoked provision against those engaged in insurrection holding office. The Court's accelerated schedule, with arguments set for February 8th, underlines the urgency, aiming for a decision possibly before Super Tuesday. This unprecedented situation echoes the court's controversial role in the 2000 Bush v. Gore election, with potential implications for Trump's candidature in key states like Colorado and beyond. 🔎👩‍⚖️

TL;DR ⏳: Supreme Court's fast-tracked decision could shape Trump's 2024 election bid.

Second Report

💵 Verizon's $100M Settlement

Verizon has settled a major class action lawsuit for $100 million, offering a financial slice to eligible current and former users. The lawsuit, Esposito et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, revolves around charges for administrative fees deemed inappropriate. Eligible individuals could receive up to $100, depending on how long they were charged these fees, starting from a base amount of $15. To stake a claim in this settlement, Verizon users must have been charged and paid an Administrative Charge and/or an Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. Claims must be submitted by April 15, either online or via mail, and missing this deadline means forfeiting the right to payment and any future legal claims related to the case. 📲📄

TL;DR ⏳: Eligible Verizon users can claim part of a $100M lawsuit settlement by April 15.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🏛️ Supreme court set to review Idaho's rigorous abortion law

2. 🔫 Wayne LaPierre steps down as head of NRA

3. 🚔 Former Colorado policeman gets 14 months and probation for Elijah McClain's death

4. 🎓 MIT president advocates review of student discipline rules

5. 📂 Third set of Epstein court documents released

6. 🏢 NY attorney general seeks $370M fine and real estate ban for Trump

7. 🇮🇷 Iran detains 11 suspects after bombings, public calls for retaliation

8. 🚢 Indian navy thwarts hijacking, saves ship crew in Arabian Sea

9. 🚗 Tesla rolls out software fix in 1 million+ cars in China to address glitch

10. 🍴 Barbara Lynch shuts down Fort Point restaurants

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