George Nyavor

  • TikTok Faces Ban In U.S. After House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Force Parent Company to Sell

    In a significant move on Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at compelling TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media platform within six months or risk facing a ban in the United States. The bill received overwhelming support with a final vote count of 352-65, comfortably…

  • Judge Orders Either DA Fani Willis or Prosecutor Nathan Wade to Step Down in Georgia Election Case

    In a significant development in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that either Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis or prosecutor Nathan Wade must recuse themselves from the case. The ruling, detailed in a comprehensive 23-page document, follows a contentious legal battle rife…

  • Harvard Law Faculty Share Favorite Law-Related Movies and Characters

    Amid 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Harvard Law Today delves into the cinematic world of law, seeking insights from members of the Harvard Law School faculty on their favorite law-related movies, TV shows, and characters. Reflecting on the intersection of law and cinema, Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor, shares her fondness for the…

  • Prosecutors Face Daunting Task In Murder Of 5-Year-Old Girl Despite Suspect Pleading Guilty To Capital Murder

    An Alabama man, Jeremy Tremaine Williams, has pleaded guilty to capital murder charges for the sexual abuse and killing of a 5-year-old girl, Kamarie Holland, in a case that has shocked the nation. However, despite the guilty plea, prosecutors face the daunting task of proving the homicide case in a trial scheduled to begin April…

  • Landmark Lawsuit Could Potentially Redefine Local Law Enforcement Jurisdiction In Missouri

    Three Black women have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Missouri’s control over the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), alleging systemic racism and inequality perpetuated by the state’s governance structure. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, argues that the arrangement, dating back to 1861, was initially designed to…

  • NY AG Argues In Court That Trump Must Post Full Bond of $464M Since He Offers No Reason Why He Can’t

    New York State Attorney General Letitia James has escalated her legal battle against former President Donald Trump. She is arguing in court that Trump must post the full bond of $464 million for a civil fraud fine he has sought to avoid paying. This move comes after Trump recently posted a $91.63 million bond to…

  • Judge Throws Out Samantha Markle’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Meghan Markle, Her Half-Sister

    Federal Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell in Florida has made a resounding decision to completely toss out a defamation lawsuit brought by Samantha Markle against her half-sister, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This marks the third attempt by Samantha Markle to hold Meghan accountable for remarks made during a CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey in…

  • Brooklyn ‘Bling Bishop’ Found Guilty of Fraud Amid Allegations of FBI Targeting

    Lamor Whitehead, the infamous “bling bishop” of Brooklyn, New York, known for flaunting his luxury items, has been convicted of fraud charges after allegedly exploiting a parishioner’s trust to the tune of $90,000. Following a two-week trial, Whitehead was found guilty of multiple charges, including making false statements to the FBI, attempted extortion, and wire…

  • Young Thug RICO Trial to Resume Amid Controversy Over Music Video Evidence

    The highly publicized RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of rapper Young Thug and his YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) crew is set to resume this week in Georgia. The expected restart of the case makes it one of the lengthiest trials in the state’s history. Scheduled to pick back up on Wednesday,…

  • Judge Set to Rule on Fani Willis Disqualification in Trump Case This Week

    A Georgia judge’s decision regarding the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting former President Trump’s election interference due to her romantic involvement with a subordinate is expected this week. Judge Scott McAfee is expected to announce his ruling imminently, following extensive deliberations on whether Willis and her team…