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Daily Pulse · September 24, 2026
MediaAurora James, Designer Behind AOC's 'Tax the Rich' Dress, Sued Over Unpaid Charity Gala Bill
Fashion designer Aurora James, known for her 'Tax the Rich' Met Gala dress, faces a seven-figure lawsuit alleging her nonprofit failed to pay event planners for a high-profile charity event.
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