George Nyavor
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No matter where you attend law school, there are particular subjects that everyone studies their first year: constitutional law, civil procedure, criminal law, torts, contracts, property law, and legal methodology. In these courses there are certain classic cases so well known, so fundamental and precedent-setting, that learning them is a rite of passage. That’s why…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is often hailed as the pinnacle of justice, but even its esteemed justices are not immune to errors. While many of their decisions are lauded for promoting equality and protecting individual rights, others have left a stain on the annals of legal history. From upholding racial segregation to restricting civil rights,…
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In the midst of Young Thug’s ongoing YSL RICO Trial, a startling revelation emerged on Tuesday, Feb. 20 as a recorded 911 call from 2013 implicated the rapper as the alleged gunman in a shooting incident. As the trial entered its 32nd day, the prosecution presented the crucial piece of evidence—a 911 call made on…
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John Cheeks, a resident of Washington, D.C., is taking legal action against Powerball, alleging that the lottery owes him a staggering $340 million due to erroneous winning numbers posted on the game’s website. The 60-year-old asserts that he purchased a ticket for the January 7 drawing in 2023 and was initially led to believe he…
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In a bizarre turn of events reminiscent of the hit TV series “Breaking Bad,” a 23-year-old man from New York is now facing prison time after inadvertently exposing his own illicit drug operation to authorities. Matthew Leshinsky pleaded guilty on Thursday to multiple drug charges, including the unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree,…
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In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
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Bryson Bryant, the eldest son of reality TV personality NeNe Leakes, finds himself entangled in legal woes. His ex-girlfriend, Symone Davis, is pursuing a lawsuit against him for allegedly failing to pay $30,000 in child support. According to reports from Radar Online, Davis filed a lawsuit in Gwinett County, Georgia, on Feb. 2, accusing Bryant…
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Pennsylvania Judge Sonya M. McKnight finds herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly attempting to murder her boyfriend, Michael McCoy, during a tumultuous relationship dispute. The saga began when McCoy, 57, informed McKnight that their relationship was over and insisted she vacate his home. Despite his repeated requests, McKnight reportedly refused to…
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Justice Department Sues Tennessee for Enforcing State Law that Discriminates Against People with HIV
The Justice Department on Feb. 15 filed a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department previously notified Tennessee and the TBI that they violated the ADA by enforcing the state’s aggravated prostitution statute against people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). That letter of findings…
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Former Mississippi Representative Alyce Clarke, the first Black woman to serve in the state’s legislature, now has her portrait prominently displayed in the Mississippi Capitol, marking a historic moment for representation in the state’s political history. During a ceremony on Tuesday, Clarke, an 84-year-old Democrat from Jackson, was honored as her oil painting was unveiled…
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