Twin brothers who have won millions of followers by posting prank videos on social media have been charged for faking bank robberies in Southern California and could go to prison if convicted, authorities said Wednesday.
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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterClint Eastwood wants it known that, contrary to what you may have seen on the internet, he is not endorsing CBD products.The director filed two federal lawsuits on Wednesday, alleging that his name has been illegally used to sell oils, gummies, and other products containing cannabidiol — a compound derived from hemp and marijuana.In one of the suits, Eastwood cites a fake news article that claims he is “stepping away from the spotlight” in order to devote more
.Twin brothers who have won millions of followers by posting prank videos on social media have been charged for faking bank robberies in Southern California and could go to prison if convicted, authorities said Wednesday.
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marijuana often sold as a dietary supplement or included in creams and ointments. In the suits that seek millions in damages, Eastwood names as defendants nearly 20 small companies, based in states including Arizona, California, Delaware and Florida, that sell CBD, along with up to 60 anonymous entities that may be named later.
LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood filed lawsuits on Thursday over the fraudulent use of his name to sell CBD products and claims that he has retired from the movie business to enter the wellness industry.
Clint Eastwood is taking legal action against a number of CBD companies that he claims have falsely used his name and image to promote their product. Two lawsuits were filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, alleging companies have promoted false news articles claiming the Hollywood legend is leaving showbiz to pursue a career in CBD.
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Clint Eastwood has sued several companies he alleges fraudulently used his likeness to sell products containing an ingredient derived from the cannabis plant.
Clint Eastwood wants to make one thing clear, he is not leaving behind Hollywood to focus on selling CBD-based products.
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LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood filed lawsuits on Thursday over the fraudulent use of his name to sell CBD products and claims that he has retired from the movie business to enter the wellness industry.The 90-year-old “Dirty Harry” star alleged that his name and likeness were being used in online scams to sell CBD oil, gummies and other products.CBD, or cannabidoil, is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, and is also derived from the hemp plant.
Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticThe man who played Dirty Harry back in the day wants a group of CBD product online retailers to make his day in court to the tune of much more than a fistful of dollars. Seeking “an award of actual and compensatory damages in the millions of dollars” and more in profits, Clint Eastwood today fired off a federal lawsuit against a series of companies and their executives for placing metatags with his name in them to juice online searches.
Tom Grater International Film ReporterDominic Cooke says he is stepping away from directing next year’s Get Up, Stand Up – The Bob Marley Musical after recent conversations on race changed his mind about helming the stage project.Taking his place will be Clint Dyer, the actor and director whose credits include Death Of England at the UK’s National Theater, and Cooke has lent his full support to his replacement.“In recent weeks the conversation about race has changed in theatre, as it has across
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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterVeteran film producer Michael Shamberg sued the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Monday, as he steps up his campaign to prod the organization to boost its social media presence.Shamberg, 75, has been publicly decrying the Academy’s slide into irrelevance with younger viewers for several months.An Academy member since 1981, Shamberg also has been working to try to get the Academy’s board to heed his warnings.