Prince Harry expressed support for families pursuing legal action against major tech companies, while elsewhere, pop star Taylor Swift sought to block a trademark, a top Goldman Sachs lawyer resigned due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein, and South Africa announced plans to deploy troops to combat crime. These developments occurred amid a backdrop of ongoing investigations and legal battles.
In California, Prince Harry addressed families involved in a legal challenge against Instagram and YouTube, thanking them for sharing their stories. According to BBC Technology, the Duke of Sussex made the remarks during a trial examining whether the platforms damage young people's mental health. The families allege the platforms are designed to be addictive.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift took action to protect her brand. According to BBC Business, the singer asked the US government to block a bedding company's attempt to trademark "Swift Home," arguing it could mislead consumers into believing she endorsed their products. Her legal team stated the company's branding closely resembled Swift's signature.
In other news, Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, resigned following revelations of her links to Jeffrey Epstein. Al Jazeera reported that Ruemmler's resignation came after the release of investigative files showing she had received gifts from Epstein and offered him advice on managing his reputation.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the army to work alongside the police to tackle high levels of gang violence and other crimes. Al Jazeera reported that Ramaphosa directed the police and army chiefs to develop a deployment plan for the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
In Canada, authorities were investigating a school shooting, with police having visited the suspect's home multiple times due to mental health concerns. The Guardian reported that firearms were seized from the residence approximately two years prior but were later returned. The shooting resulted in six fatalities, including a teacher and five children.
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