An unnamed actress has accused British comedian and actor Russell Brand of sexual assault during the filming of the 2010 movie "Arthur". The accuser has filed a lawsuit against Brand, Warner Bros., and three related production companies in the New York Supreme Court, seeking unspecified damages for the alleged assault and for the studios’ alleged failure to protect her. Brand has not yet responded to the latest allegations and the case is ongoing.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has brought a civil suit against former President Donald Trump, alleging that he committed fraud when applying for loans by valuing properties far higher than appraisers. Trump's lawyers have argued that James has no valid authority to sue, and the judge is expected to rule on the scope of the trial before it begins. The outcome of the trial could have major implications for Trump's future legal battles, with the judge expected to make a ruling in the coming weeks.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is set to play Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, with Djokovic looking to become the most successful male tennis player in history with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. This marks the end of the Big Three era in men's tennis, with Djokovic having already won two more major titles at the Australian Open and French Open this year. The last American man to win the U.S. Open singles title was Andy Roddick in 2003.
19-year-old Coco Gauff is set to make history in the U.S. Open women's title match on Saturday, joining other Black American tennis icons like Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Gauff expressed her support for the climate change protest that disrupted her semifinal match, and is now hoping to be the latest Black American woman to leave a history-making mark on the most sacred grounds of U.S. tennis. She'll face the U.S. Open's No. 2 seed, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, in the Grand Slam season's last women's title match.
An environmental protest disrupted the U.S. Open women's semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová, delaying the match for 50 minutes. Three protesters were involved, two of whom left quietly when security arrived, while the third glued his feet to the floor of the stadium. Gauff eventually won the match 6-4, 7-5, highlighting the power of protest and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.