Following the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Colin Gray, the father of the 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray. Authorities charged the elder Gray with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. This comes in connection with his…
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to transfer his New York hush money case to federal court. The motion, which was filed last week, sought to move the case from state jurisdiction, potentially impacting Trump’s conviction or delaying sentencing until after the upcoming…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday a major crackdown on a Russian-backed disinformation campaign, seizing 32 internet domains linked to efforts aimed at swaying US and global public opinion. The operation, dubbed “Doppelganger,” is reportedly tied to the Russian government and orchestrated under the supervision of Sergei Kiriyenko, a senior official in…
In a landmark move for artificial intelligence regulation, the California State Assembly has passed Bill SB 1047, setting the stage for new oversight on AI development. The bill, approved with a 49-15 vote, introduces crucial safeguards for AI model training, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing public safety concerns associated with emerging technologies. SB 1047,…
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has mandated that all new taxis in New York City must be wheelchair accessible, extending a longstanding court-ordered obligation for the city’s taxi fleet. The ruling, issued on August 30 by Judge George Daniels, addresses the city’s failure to comply with a 2013 settlement that required 50% of…
Rachel Tucker, a Black woman visiting the upscale Hamptons restaurant 75 Main, has alleged racial profiling after being asked to move tables because her hair was deemed “too big.” Tucker, who was dining with friends, claims restaurant owner Zach Erdem forced her to change seats following complaints from a white family seated nearby, leading to…
Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting the transfer of his New York hush money case to federal court, a move that could potentially overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing beyond the upcoming November presidential election. The motion, filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New…
In a major legal development, a U.S. Federal District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Ohio House Bill 1, a law designed to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to state election campaigns. The court found that the law likely infringes upon the free speech rights of lawful permanent residents (LPRs),…
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