‘Civil War’ isn’t out yet, but the internet is already going to war over it

Following a much buzzed-about trailer, Alex Garland’s political action thriller Civil War had its world premiere at SXSW last Thursday, garnering a slew of rave reviews. The reaction online since then — both to the movie itself and reviews out of the film festival — have been divisive, which might have been Garland’s purpose. Set during a … Read more

‘Civil War’: Everything to Know About the Kirsten Dunst Movie Causing a Big Stir

A politically charged new thriller, Civil War is an upcoming film that’s been courting some controversy since its South by Southwest premiere in March 2024. From writer-director Alex Garland, known for 28 Days Later and Never Let Me Go, comes another look at dystopia — this time set amid the chaos and conflict of a … Read more

No, ‘Leave the World Behind’ and ‘Civil War’ Aren’t Happening Before Your Eyes

Several people are typing, and they’re all saying Netflix’s Leave the World Behind is wildly prescient. The movie, directed by Sam Esmail, opens on a world where communication has been knocked out following a cyberattack. And earlier this week, when nearly all of Meta’s platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Threads—went down, people took to (other) social media platforms … Read more

Judge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt on Thursday for refusing to divulge her source for a series of Fox News stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington imposed a fine of … Read more

UPDATE 3-Trump loses bid to pause $454.2 million judgment in NY civil fraud case

(Adds request for comment to Trump’s lawyers, background on case) By Jonathan Stempel and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Wednesday lost a bid to pause a $454.2 million civil fraud judgment against him for overstating his net worth and real estate values to dupe lenders while he appeals, meaning … Read more

Trump appeals New York civil fraud verdict

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after arriving for his civil business fraud trial in New York State Supreme Court on December 7, 2023 in New York City.  Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Monday filed a notice of appeal of the New York civil judgment finding him liable for … Read more

Jury returns verdict in Wayne LaPierre, NRA corruption civil case

A Manhattan jury has returned a verdict in a civil case accusing the NRA and its longtime head Wayne LaPierre of corruption. The lawsuit, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020, named LaPierre and the gun rights organization, along with other NRA leaders John Frazer and Wilson “Woody” Phillips. Attorneys for the … Read more

Judge formally says Trump owes $454 million in civil fraud case, countdown starts for him to put up the money for appeal

A New York judge formally ordered Donald Trump to pay $454 million, including interest, on Friday, a move that will give the former president one month to post nearly half a billion dollars to appeal the fraud verdict. Judge Arthur Engoron’s signed judgment was posted to the court docket Friday, one week after he found … Read more

Letitia James says she’s prepared to seize Trump’s buildings if he can’t pay his $354M civil fraud fine

Four days after a judge ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $354 million in his civil fraud case, New York Attorney General Letitia James told ABC News that she is prepared to seize the former president’s assets if he is unable to find the cash to cover the fine. “If he does not have … Read more

Trump Loses It Over $355 Million Judgment In Civil Fraud Trial

Former President Donald Trump reacted to the $355 million judgment in his civil fraud trial in his typical fashion: with a lengthy outburst onTruth Social. “A Crooked New York State Judge, working with a totally Corrupt Attorney General who ran on the basis of ‘I will get Trump,’ has just fined me $355 Million based … Read more