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Joshua Engel, Esq.
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Civil Rights & Appellate Attorney | Fmr Prosecutor | Father & Husband | Friend of Collies | Long-Suffering Cornhuskers Fan
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Considering that the Auburn AD is quoted describing Freeze as "a man of integrity," really hard to see how the next hiring is likely to be reality-based enough to be successful
An excerpt from a statement by Cohen about the Auburn football program. It reads: "I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision to make a change in leadership with the Auburn football program," Cohen said in a statement. "Coach Freeze is a man of integrity, and we are appreciative of his investment in Auburn and his relentless work over the last three years in bolstering our roster. Our expectations for Auburn football are to annually compete for championships and the search for the next leader of Auburn football begins immediately."
November 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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"We have top men working on it right now."

"Who?"

"Top... men."
A still from a movie shows three men in suits seated around a table, with a fourth man in a suit standing behind them in the background. The man in the center foreground, who is balding and has a mustache, looks intently forward with his hands clasped on the table. The man to his right smiles subtly. The phrase "TOP MEN." is overlaid in white text at the bottom of the image.
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Amazing turnout to save democracy in ruby-red Clinton County, Ohio

#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Also, I don't remember that show, Teen Woll?

I bet it was awesome, though!
A low-angle shot shows three young people in casual attire sitting on a couch, looking up at a TV screen. The person on the left is mostly out of frame, but their arm is visible holding a slice of pizza. In the center, a light-skinned boy with blonde hair and a blue hoodie gazes intently at the screen. To the right, a light-skinned girl with blonde hair styled in a retro manner, wearing a purple top, smiles while also looking up. The television screen displays "TEEN WOLL" prominently with "2012" above it, and below that, a list of other show titles like "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" and "VAMPIRE DIARIES." The room is dimly lit, with a black border at the top of the image containing white text that reads "WELCOME BACK TO 2012" and "(MEMORIES FOR THE 30 YEAR OLDS)."
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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New York Times AGAIN spreading false information

This time: a claim to have the "best" recipes for breaking the Yom Kippur fast

The truth: EVERYONE knows that the only acceptable way for an American Jew to break the fast is with Chinese food.

cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt...
A close-up shot of a sliced challah bread, filled with a rich apple cinnamon mixture. The golden-brown crust of the challah is beautifully braided, and the exposed slices reveal the sweet, tender apples within. It looks incredibly appetizing for a Yom Kippur break-fast.
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Eagles missed a real opportunity by not having a message printed on shades being held up on sideline

My brother suggested “Your city isn’t even Jacksonville”

I would go with “Brady cheated”

#FlyEaglesFly
A packed football stadium with a large crowd in the stands. The upper section is filled with spectators, many wearing green and white, while a large red and white banner reading "BUCCANEERS" in block letters stretches across the lower section of the stands. On the field level, a group of team personnel and players, many wearing black or green jerseys, stand along the sideline. The game appears to be taking place on a sunny day.
September 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Our daughter has a lizard which she left for me to feed live crickets when she went away to college, which means we have a cage with live crickets on top of the refrigerator

Pretty gross

My mother refuses to sleep in the "lizard room" when she comes to visit

But that's not the worst part...
A high-quality photo of a leopard gecko on a brown and orange rock hide. The gecko is a mix of brown, yellow, and orange with black spots. Its head and body are on the top of the rock, while its tail hangs down the side. The gecko is looking towards the left side of the frame with its tongue slightly out. The background is a blurry gray and transparent tank wall.
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Still get emotional when I see the red balloons flying

#GoBigRed
A packed Nebraska stadium crowd releases dozens of red balloons into a sunny blue sky. The American flag and a red team flag wave above the stands, capturing a festive, high-energy moment of celebration.
September 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Makes sense to me!
Cartoon scene from The Simpsons featuring Homer Simpson in front of a red curtain and studio light, declaring, “I want to set the record straight. I thought the cop was a prostitute.” The moment captures the show’s signature satirical humor.
September 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Go Birds!

#flyeaglesfly
A low-angle, full shot shows a bald eagle in flight against a bright blue sky. The bird's wings are extended, with its wingtips spread like fingers, as it glides slightly downward from left to right. The top and bottom corners of the image are framed by the dark green leaves and branches of tall trees. The sun is at the top of the image and causes a slight lens flare.
September 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Belichick currently giving off real Wile E. Coyote energy
Cartoon image of Wile E. Coyote’s paw holding a white business card on a pink background. The card reads: “Wile E. Coyote, GENIUS, HAVE BRAIN WILL TRAVEL,” humorously presenting the Looney Tunes character as a wandering intellect.
September 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Bolognese made with fresh tomatoes from garden
A bowl of pappardelle pasta topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and a meat-based sauce sits on a quilted placemat atop a wooden table.
August 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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The sentencing entry in the case suggests a lot more was going on

And the Sentencing Memorandum filed by his lawyer suggests that the living arrangements are perhaps not as traditional" as the article leads one to believe
August 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Happy #AI news: Opposing Party was sanctioned $100 for the use of AI in a Memo that included fake citations

"It took the Court less than fifteen minutes to determine the reply brief was generated, in part, by use of AI and that the citations were fake."

#lLawSky
A screenshot of a legal document from a court order. The text describes the court's findings and rulings regarding a brief that contained fake legal citations, generated in part by AI. Key points from the document: * The court acknowledges that the citations to case law in a brief are fake, constituting a fraud upon the Court and warranting sanctions. It also notes that fake citations create unnecessary legal work for the opposing party. * A party requested the court strike the pleading and order the filer to pay attorney fees. * The court found the request to strike the pleading was "not well taken" because the filing was a memorandum in support, not evidence, and exhibits attached were not admitted into evidence. * The court found the request for attorney fees "well taken." It took the court less than fifteen minutes to determine the reply brief was generated, in part, by AI, and that the citations were fake. * The court ordered the party who filed the fraudulent document to pay $100.00 as reimbursement for attorney fees to "Engel and Martin, LLC" within thirty days of the file-stamped date of the entry.
July 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Exciting news from Ohio: we have ducklings!
A high-angle close-up shot shows a brown and black duck, likely a hen, nesting in a shallow depression on the ground, surrounded by green grass, leafy plants, and small twigs. Her right side is visible, displaying iridescent blue feathers on her wing. Peeking out from under her, a small, fluffy yellow duckling with dark markings on its head is visible. To the left of the duck, a broken, pale brown eggshell with an orange-red interior is resting on the ground
July 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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I have been to LSU football games…

Fact check: TRUE
There’s a $2 billion break important to the rum industry and, tangentially, Louisiana, said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a tax writer. “We have the highest per capita intake of alcohol in the nation,” he said.
July 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Great AI fail example:

Planning to make real vanilla ice cream, I asked when was the best time to add the vanilla beans — what AI gave me was a discussion of pairing vanilla ice cream with baked beans, which sounds absolutely terrible 👇
July 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Here’s a puppy standing with her girl under a rainbow — hope that counts!
A full-length outdoor shot shows a young woman and a light-colored dog standing on a vibrant green lawn under a clear sky with a full rainbow arching above. The woman, with long brown hair, wears a light grey hooded sweatshirt and dark leggings, her right hand resting on the dog's back. The dog, a medium-sized breed with a mix of light brown and white fur, stands calmly beside her. In the background, lush green trees dominate the middle and left sides of the frame, and two houses with brick and light-colored siding are partially visible on either side of the lawn. The sky transitions from a light, hazy orange-pink near the horizon to a clearer blue higher up, with the rainbow prominently displayed against it.
June 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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My 80+ year-old mother and her friends had a good sense of humor at the Dallas march 👇
Three people are standing outside holding signs, with an American flag visible in the background and a tall building in the distance. All three individuals are wearing red clown noses. The woman on the left is wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans and holds a sign that says "NO KINGS" with a cartoon image of Donald Trump. The woman in the center has bright orange curly hair, a navy blue t-shirt, and light-colored pants. She is holding a sign that says "CLOWN EXPECT A CIRCUS." The person on the right is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a light-colored t-shirt, and white pants, and is also holding a "NO KINGS" sign with Donald Trump's image. All three appear to be smiling or smirking, suggesting a playful or satirical protest.
June 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Clinton County, Ohio, #NoKings rally

(Deep in a very Red county)
A group of protestors stand together holding handmade signs expressing anti-monarchy sentiments. Two prominent signs in the foreground read ‘NO KINGS SINCE 1776’ and ‘#NOKINGS Since 1776,’ referencing American independence. Other visible signs in the background challenge wealth inequality and scapegoating of marginalized groups. The crowd is diverse and engaged, capturing the spirit of democratic protest in a modern American context." A man stands at the forefront holding a white sign with bold red and black text that reads ‘NO KINGS,’ marked with a red prohibition symbol. Behind him, a diverse group of protesters gathers on a city street corner, many holding American flags and placards with slogans such as ‘I LOVE MY COUNTRY.’ The backdrop includes a domed, neoclassical building with tall columns. Traffic is stopped at an intersection under an overcast sky, adding to the charged atmosphere."
June 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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For all the civil rights lawyers out there:

This sign remains a deep cut favorite 👇

#NoKings
A smiling person with glasses and reddish-brown curly hair holds a white sign with purple and red text that reads "GRISWOLD & LOVING WERE CORRECTLY DECIDED! (LOOK IT UP!)" They are wearing a green t-shirt and blue shorts, standing outdoors on a paved patio. In the background, a large black patio umbrella is visible, and to the left, part of a dog is visible.
June 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Our best Family Memorial Day tradition: helping replace the flags on veterans’ graves here in Wilmington, Ohio
May 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Small but important legal point: while most of Harvard's claims are based on Admin Procedures, Harvard also asserts that federal courts have inherent equitable power to enjoin unconstitutional actions by federal officers - and cite an opinion authored by Scalia for this claim
May 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Notable that while most of Harvard's claims are based on Administrative Procedures Act, Hard also asserts that federal courts have inherent equitable power to enjoin unconstitutional actions by federal officers -- and cite an opinion authored by Scalia
federal courts have the “equitable power[]” to “enjoin unconstitutional actions by state and federal officers.” federal courts have the “equitable power[]” to “enjoin unconstitutional actions by state and federal officers.”
May 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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More Pop Culture references in briefs

This one a little older and more obscure than my usual references: 1964 Peter O'Toole/Richard Burton movie, Becket

Context is the use and exact wording of Henry II's famous phrase, "Will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest"
1964 Peter O'Toole movie, Becket
May 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM