With California's New State Law, Michael Jackson Accusers Can Now Sue for Sexual Abuse

Michael Jackson accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck now can sue the late King of Pop’s estate.

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You're Losing All Your Friends, Trump: U.S. Allies Are Not Ok With Iran Strike

After President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize the assassination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in the airstrike heard around the world late Thursday, US allies are warning against any further escalation of the conflict with Iran, Business Insider reported.

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Trey Songz hit with another sexual assault suit after 2 women detail alleged attack

Singer, songwriter Trey Songz faces a $10 million dollar lawsuit for alleged sexual assault of an unnamed woman.

According to reports, Tremaine “Trey Songz” Neverson is being sued by Jane Doe, as stated in official court documents obtained by The Blast.  The alleged victim, who is from Georgia, alleges that the assault took place on New Year’s Day, back in 2018, when the R&B crooner reportedly invited Doe to Miami’s E11even night club, following a New Year’s Eve celebration at Hip Hop mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ Miami home.  According to Doe, it would be Songz’ VIP section at E11even where the assault later took place.

READ MORE:Trey Songz arrested after alleged assault, claims he’s being falsely accused

The lawsuit states, “[Songz] sexually assaulted and battered Jane Doe by proceeding to forcefully place his hand under her dress, without her consent, and attempting to insert his fingers into Jane Doe’s vagina without her consent or permission.”

The claim continued, “Neverson intentionally created an offer of bodily injury to Plaintiff by force under circumstances that created a well-founded fear of imminent peril in Plaintiff and Neverson had the present ability to effectuate his attempts to produce bodily injury towards Plaintiff when he reached under her skirt and attempted to insert his fingers into her vagina.”

Further into the statement, Doe goes on to claim she was not the only female victim to Songz’s assault. The document later details another woman confided in Doe that Songz placed his hands down her pants as well. The second victim, also unnamed, also alleged that Songz forcefully touched her buttocks without consent.

READ MORE: Trey Songz arrested after alleged assault, claims he’s being falsely accused

Songz alleged attack has led Jane Doe to seek more than $10 million from the artist, the result of which includes damages as the result of the assault and battery,  as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

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Senator Cory Booker’s presidential campaign raised $6.6M in Q4 – the largest collection raised to date

Senator Cory Booker is still putting up a good fight in terms of fundraising, as it was recently reported that his campaign raised $6.6. million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

On Friday, it was revealed that the Democratic prospect had raised over six and a half million dollars in Q4, the largest sum Booker has collected during his presidential campaign to date. While this is a huge win for Booker, he still falls noticeably short in funds, compared to the vast majority of his 2020 campaign rivals.

As it stands, popular Dem. candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, leads the 2020 Democratic campaign haul with $34.5 million raised in the last quarter. Behind the Vermont Senator is South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg with $24.7 million, and former Vice President Joe Biden at $22.7 million.

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According to a report from Axios, the full Democratic Q4 haul is as follows:

1. Bernie Sanders: $34.5 million
2. Pete Buttigieg: $24.7 million
3. Joe Biden: $22.7 million
4. Elizabeth Warren: $21.2 million
5. Andrew Yang: $16.5 million
6. Amy Klobuchar: $11.4 million
7. Cory Booker: $6.6 million

In an official statement cited by Yahoo, Booker’s campaign noted that more than half of the Q4 contributions came from new donors, also noting that, while it’s a big win for Sen. Booker, that the New Jersey Democrat is still struggling to stay in the presidential race ahead of the Iowa caucuses, set to take place in February.

The former Newark mayor is also looking to earn a spot on the last primary debate stage before voting begins after missing the most recent debate last month. Senator Booker has struggled to reach the polling threshold set by the Democratic National Committee.

READ MORE: Aiming for debate, Cory Booker appeals directly to Kamala Harris voters

Booker’s campaign manager, Addisu Demissie, celebrated Booker’s total, which Demissie stated came, regardless of  “artificial thresholds that prevented viable candidates” such as Booker, from participating in last month’s Los Angeles Dem. debate.

Demissie also noted Booker’s role in the 2020 presidential run, as it pertains to campaign funding, to be more crucial than, following fellow candidates of color Julián Castro and Sen. Kamala Harris’ exits from the race, due to lack of funding.

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More Republican Bigotry In Today's 'Water Is Wet' News

Ok, I need everyone to brace themselves. You’re going to want to sit down for this and make sure you’re not currently operating any heavy machinery or in the middle of fixing your edges just right. The news I’m about to break is both shocking and virtually unheard of:

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