George Nyavor
-
The effort to dismiss criminal charges against former Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson remains unresolved after her August 22 hearing in Fulton County, Georgia, was postponed. Peterson faces charges stemming from a June 2023 incident in which she allegedly struck an Atlanta police officer during a confrontation outside a Buckhead nightclub. The hearing was delayed…
-
A man who detonated a bomb outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office earlier this year has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert admitted to the malicious use of an explosive device in a plea agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday. The incident took place in downtown Montgomery on…
-
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon will face trial in New York on criminal fraud charges related to the “We Build the Wall” fundraising campaign after a judge denied his motion to dismiss. Bannon, 70, is accused of laundering money and conspiracy for allegedly deceiving donors who contributed over $15 million to fund the U.S.-Mexico border…
-
New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a forceful defense against former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $454 million civil fraud judgment, arguing that the penalties are fully justified given the “overwhelming evidence” of fraudulent practices by Trump and the Trump Organization. The legal battle, stemming from a lawsuit filed by James in 2022,…
-
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-donor-grant-cardone-fraud-lawsuit-bitcoin-1941244A class action lawsuit targeting Gary Cardone, a prominent donor to former President Donald Trump, has surfaced over allegations of fraud involving his company, Chargebacks911. Cardone, who recently donated $850,000 worth of Bitcoin to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, is accused alongside co-owner Monica Eaton of engaging in deceptive business practices. The case, which originated in…
-
New York Attorney General Letitia James reaffirmed her confidence in the $454 million fraud judgment against former President Donald Trump during remarks at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday. Speaking at a breakfast event, James dismissed the arguments made by Trump’s legal team in their ongoing appeal as a “repetition” of claims previously rejected…
-
Diddy Wins Dismissal in Lawsuit Filed by Colorado Inmate Alleging Defamation and Criminal Conspiracy
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by Colorado inmate Alfredo P. Gonzalez. The inmate, who claims affiliation with the Sinaloa drug cartel, alleged that Diddy sought his assistance in arranging sex trafficking of minors. Gonzalez further claimed that when he refused, Diddy and…
-
In a case highlighting racial disparities in the justice system, Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman from Ocala, Florida, was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, during a heated dispute. The verdict was delivered by an all-white jury after just 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, marking a significant step…
-
Judge Grants Mayor Cantrell Extension to Respond to Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations
U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell an extension to respond to a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud. The suit, which accuses Cantrell and several other defendants of unlawfully disclosing Breaud’s personal information and photograph, was filed in July 2024. The defendants now have until September 10…
-
The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…
Categories
About Us
Follow Us
Never miss a story
Get the latest news straight to your inbox.
Copyright 2024 American Law Reporter. All rights reserved.