On Friday, the Trump administration initiated legal action against Harvard University, accusing it of neglecting the safety of Jewish students amid the tensions that have simmered since the onset of the Israel-Gaza War over two years ago.

“Since October 7th, 2023, far too many educational institutions have become breeding grounds for anti-Semitism, with Harvard being no exception,” stated Attorney General Pamela Bondi in a Justice Department release. “This lawsuit highlights the Trump Administration’s firm stance on holding educational institutions accountable and striving to eliminate discriminatory practices that jeopardize student welfare.”

The legal complaint, brought before the Federal District Court in Boston, charges Harvard with fostering a “hostile educational environment” where Jewish and Israeli students have faced physical assaults, harassment, and intimidation. According to the filing, safety concerns are so pronounced that some students have resorted to wearing baseball caps to discreetly cover their yarmulkes—a traditional cap with deep religious significance, predominantly worn by men.

This lawsuit marks another chapter in the ongoing friction between the Trump administration and Harvard. Previously, the university took legal action against the administration after federal funding crucial for its research was blocked. The court ruled in Harvard’s favor in that case.

The recent filing accuses the university of permitting protestors to impede access to classrooms and other educational facilities, raising further concerns about campus safety and student rights.

“Harvard’s response to this: do nothing,” the lawsuit said. “Its faculty and leadership turned a blind eye to antisemitism and discrimination against Jews and Israelis.” 

The lawsuit pointed to Harvard’s pro-Palestinian encampment which the lawsuit alleges the university allowed to last 20 days, with professors canceling or excusing students from class to join the “illicit demonstrations.” 

Friday’s lawsuit also alleged that the university “rewarded” demonstrations, noting one instance in November 2023 in which faculty members brought burritos and candy to students who were students occupying a university building. 

Some of the evidence cited in the lawsuit has previously been disputed by federal courts, including allegations from a student who said he was assaulted during a 2023 protest. 

The Trump administration said Harvard has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination against race or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. 

The administration is asking the court to declare that Harvard is in material breach of Title IV, which could allow the federal government halt existing grants. The lawsuit requested that any grant payments made to Harvard during the time of alleged non-compliance be returned.

It also asked for a government-approved independent monitor to oversee compliance with the legislation. 

“Harvard has taken substantive, proactive steps to address the root causes of antisemitism and actively enforces anti-harassment and anti-discrimination rules and policies on campus,” a Harvard spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill responding to the lawsuit. “… Harvard’s efforts demonstrate the very opposite of deliberate indifference.”

“Harvard cares deeply about members of our Jewish and Israeli community and remains committed to ensuring they are embraced, respected, and can thrive on our campus,” the Harvard spokesperson said in the statement.

“We will continue to prioritize this important work and will defend the University against this lawsuit, which represents yet another pretextual and retaliatory action by the administration for refusing to turn over control of Harvard to the federal government,” the spokesperson added.

In a significant legal development on Friday, a jury determined that Elon Musk had misled Twitter shareholders, impacting the company’s stock price in the lead-up to his $44 billion acquisition of the platform in 2022.

The San Francisco jury scrutinized two specific tweets and a podcast comment made by Musk to assess whether they constituted deliberate deception aimed at reducing Twitter’s stock value. While the jury concluded that the tweets were indeed false and misleading, they did not assign liability to Musk for his podcast remarks.

Furthermore, the jury rejected the investors’ assertion that Musk’s statements amounted to a coordinated scheme. This decision emerged from a lawsuit filed by four shareholders in October 2022, who argued that Musk’s public remarks about spam bot accounts on Twitter, now rebranded as X, led to substantial financial losses for them.

The legal representatives of these shareholders indicated on Friday, as reported by The New York Times, that Musk might be liable to compensate former shareholders approximately $2.5 billion.

Joseph Cotchett, an attorney representing the investors, emphasized the broader implications of the case. He told CNBC, “This serves as a prime example of what should not be done to everyday investors—those with 401ks, families, and those in essential public service roles like teachers, firefighters, and nurses. The focus of this case went beyond Musk; it was about ensuring fairness in the entire operation.”

Musk’s attorneys told CNBC that they “look forward to vindication on appeal,” calling the jury’s verdict a “bump in the road.”

The Hill has reached out to X for comment.

Musk was previously sued by Twitter shareholders in April 2022 after they claimed that the delayed disclosure of his stake in the social media company was a “mistake.” Musk’s lawyers argued in July 2024 that the delay was a simple error.

Following his purchase of Twitter, Musk became the social media company’s largest shareholder after purchasing a 9.2 percent ownership stake.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also investigated Musk’s purchase of Twitter into whether any federal security laws had been violated in connection with the purchase. The tech billionaire agreed to testify but later sought to have the case dismissed. His lawyers argued that there was “no harm” done in disclosing his share of Twitter.

The SEC then sued Musk in January 2025, claiming that he allegedly withheld information that allowed him to underpay for the shares “after his financial beneficial ownership report was due.”

Musk attempted to move the case out of Washington, D.C., but a federal judge denied his request.

RIO DE JANEIRO – In a recent development, Grammy-winning artist Chappell Roan has addressed allegations put forth by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho regarding an incident involving his 11-year-old stepdaughter. The controversy arose after Jorginho claimed that a security guard mistreated his stepdaughter when she recognized the singer.

The well-known Flamengo player, Jorginho Frello, commonly referred to as Jorginho, explained that the incident occurred at a hotel in Sao Paulo where his wife and stepdaughter were staying. Roan was also at the hotel, in town for the Lollapalooza Brazil music festival.

According to Jorginho, the incident took place during breakfast when Roan passed by their table. His stepdaughter, excited upon recognizing the singer, simply wanted to confirm her identity. “My daughter, like any child, recognized her and got excited,” Jorginho recounted in a detailed Instagram post shared in both Portuguese and English. The young girl is the daughter of Catherine Harding, Jorginho’s wife, and British actor Jude Law.

Jorginho further stated that his stepdaughter neither approached nor requested anything from Roan. However, a security guard allegedly confronted their family, speaking in an “extremely aggressive manner” to both his wife and daughter.

Expressing his discontent, Jorginho remarked that such behavior from the security personnel was unacceptable and suggested that Roan did not merit the adoration of her fans.

Roan addressed the incident on Sunday, also on Instagram. The singer said that the security guard was not her personal security and that she didn’t see a woman and a child.

“It’s unfair for security to just assume someone doesn’t have good intentions,” Roan said. “I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do no hate children.”

Rio’s new mayor Eduardo Cavaliere weighed in on the controversy late on Saturday, saying that while he was mayor Roan would never perform on Copacabana Beach as Madonna and Lady Gaga have, and as Shakira will do in May.

“I doubt that Shakira would do that!” he said, adding that Jorginho’s daughter would be a guest of honor at the Colombian superstar’s upcoming free concert on Rio’s sprawling sands. Cavaliere replaced former Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes on Friday.

Roan, who is openly queer and taps into drag culture, was the sassy toast of the pop world in 2024 with tracks that include “Good Luck, Babe!” “Red Wine Supernova” and “Hot To Go!” from her 2023 album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.”

Roan nudged aside Sabrina Carpenter to win the Grammy for best new artist last February.

After the lengthy texts, Jorginho posted a story of his daughter’s excited reaction upon arriving at Carpenter’s show at Lollapalooza. “Everything is well with the girls, and thanks for the messages,” he said.

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SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA) — A man from Homosassa is now facing a slew of charges after allegedly crashing his vehicle twice while under the influence of electronics cleaner, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The incident unfolded when Dennis Johnson, 42, was spotted by an FHP captain driving his Ford F150 erratically on California Street in Spring Hill. Johnson was reportedly overtaking other vehicles in a zone where passing is prohibited.

Shortly thereafter, Johnson collided with a vehicle that was entering a driveway, an impact powerful enough to activate his truck’s airbags.

In an attempt to escape the scene, Johnson drove off but soon smashed into a metal handrail at a nearby bus stop. His efforts to flee failed, as law enforcement quickly apprehended him and took him into custody.

Officers noticed signs of impairment and a white residue around his mouth, followed by the discovery of two cans of electronics duster in the front passenger seat of his truck.

Also found was the Walmart receipt for the two cans Johnson purchased just before the crash. FHP said one of the cans was empty and had what appeared to be saliva around the opening.

Johnson was booked into the Hernando County Jail and charged with DUI, hit-and-run, and reckless driving with property damage.