News about David Porter

Katrina Munting awarded damages after launching legal fight against state of Tasmania and former teacher Marcus James Pollard

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 17, 2024
Katrina Munting (left) was abused by her science teacher Marcus James Pollard (right) while a student at a Hobart high school in the late 1990s. Pollard pleaded guilty in 2020 to persistent sexual abuse of a young person and was sentenced to three years' jail. Mrs Munting launched civil action against Pollard and the state of Tasmania for damages and said she had been unable to reach her full potential. In a judgment delivered on Monday, the Supreme Court of Tasmania awarded Mrs Munting damages after a trial that concluded in March 2023.

Mystic Meg's mother used to be a household name and shattered BT records with her horoscopes

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 9, 2023
Mystic Meg, the renowned astronomer, had a jet black bob, snow white complexion, and a vivid red lipstick, often paired with a cape. And after four decades in the industry, including her iconic National Lottery appearances, brand launches, and extremely popular columns, it's safe to say the soothsayer's name is synonymous with optimism. But watching the stars - and becoming a celebrity - was not intended for the'seer', who died on Thursday after being hospitalized with the flu for the first time. Meg, a.k.a. Meg, of Romany descent, was born in Lancashire in 1942 and grew up in a terraced house in Accrington. Meg's Russian gypsy grandmother, who teaches her astrology, thought she was 'talent' to forecast the future and gave her the fabled crystal ball that would be integral to her readings. The ball will gather dust, but Meg had intended on becoming a tutor and gained her teaching diploma before being on stage. However, fate had other plans for Meg, and she began as a sub-editor for the now defunct News Of The World newspaper before advancing to deputy editor of the weekend supplement, according to the writer. When she rebranded as Meg Markova and became the newspaper's astrologer, she would make the switch to horoscopes in the 1980s.

After Trump used song in his 2024 tweet, Isaac Hayes' estate says it's investigating court action

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 16, 2022
Over the past year, the song has become a signature walk-out tune for Trump at his campaign-style rallies. Isaac Hayes' family became aware on Tuesday night, but they weren't concerned. The song was co-written by the respected American musical artist, who died in 2008, and David Porter co-wrote it. "Once more, Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve the usage of "I'm coming" by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at his 2024 Presidential inauguration today,' the musician's website revealed late Tuesday night. 'We are considering several court options to avoid this unlawful use.'

Theresa gyne, 18, who killed a woman who assaulted her after she was released from a jail cell

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 7, 2022
The probation report had pleaded for her deferred decision to be dropped and her original sentence was imposed just hours after Pieper Lewis escaped from the women's residential justice facility on Friday. KCCI Des Moines News reported that hours after Pieper Lewis' escape from the women's residential detention center on Friday. Lewis's felony remontes back to June Brooks, a married father of two, was stabbed to death in a Des Moines apartment. The teen pleaded adamantly for Brooks to abuse her against her will and assaulted her several times. She said she killed him out of sheer rage. Lewis was sexually assaulted and trafficked, according to detectives and prosecutors. She pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and willful injury, but the Polk County District Judge, David Porter, delayed his decision. The judge ordered Lewis to pay $150,000 to the killer's family in restitution in September, as required by Iowa law. Lewis will also receive five years of probation, serve 200 hours of community service, and pay an additional $4,000 in civil fines under the judge's decision.