George Nyavor
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In a notable shift in political strategy, Vice President Kamala Harris has recently intensified her focus on immigration, a topic previously dominated by Republicans. As Harris prepares for a series of campaign events with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, her campaign is banking on her record as a former attorney general to counter…
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The family of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman fatally shot by police in July 2024, is advocating for legislative changes to address issues related to problematic police officers transferring between departments. This push highlights ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of current regulations in preventing officers with troubling histories from being rehired. Sonya Massey’s father,…
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Pakistan National with Ties to Iran Indicted Over Assassination Plot Against US Government Officials
A Pakistani national with connections to Iran has been federally indicted in New York for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting U.S. government officials. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges on Tuesday, highlighting the severity of the plot and the international ties of the accused. Asif Merchant, the accused, initially contacted a confidential source…
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In light of recent revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas receiving yet another undisclosed luxury vacation from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, legal experts are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation. Some are also calling for Thomas’ resignation. The latest report, according to the Associated Press, details a 2010…
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Akili McDowell, known for his roles in the television series “David Makes Man” and “Billions,” has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month. The incident occurred on July 20 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Houston, where 20-year-old Cesar Peralta was shot and killed, according…
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In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google’s search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly, citing its overwhelming market dominance as a barrier to competition and innovation. The ruling, delivered on Aug. 5, 2024, followed a year-long legal battle between the tech giant and the U.S. Department of Justice, marking the most…
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a federal rule permitting spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, dismissing a challenge from Save Jobs USA. The three-judge panel confirmed that federal immigration law grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) broad authority to set conditions for…
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Former mayor of a Louisiana town, Misty Clanton, was arrested and charged with third-degree rape involving a minor, just five days after resigning from her position. Clanton, who stepped down abruptly on July 27, 2024, turned herself in to authorities on August 1 following allegations of sexual misconduct. The Louisiana State Police reported receiving a…
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Rapper and television executive 50 Cent has emerged victorious in a $1 billion lawsuit brought against him by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin. Holland claimed that 50 Cent, along with co-creator Courtney Kemp, STARZ, and Lionsgate, had appropriated his life story for the plot of the popular TV series Power. The lawsuit, initially…
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s recent proposals to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court. In a Fox News interview, Gorsuch spoke strongly about the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against reforms that could undermine the judiciary’s role as a check on executive power. President Biden’s proposed reforms include instituting term…
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