George Nyavor
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is confronting a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud, a woman she previously accused of stalking. The lawsuit, which adds to the embattled mayor’s legal challenges, stems from an incident where Breaud photographed Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on the balcony of the Tableau restaurant. According…
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A Missouri jury has awarded Margo Gill nearly $495 million after determining that the baby formula provided by Abbott Laboratories caused her premature daughter to suffer serious injuries. The verdict included $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in punitive damages. Gill’s lawsuit claimed that her daughter, identified as R.D., developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)…
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A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Texas woman’s lawsuit can proceed against the local sheriff and prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion in 2022. The case garnered national attention and outrage before the charges were quickly dropped. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion to dismiss the…
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John Rogers, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives, is now facing federal prison time after allegedly breaching his plea agreement. Court records reveal that Rogers, who had previously pleaded guilty to misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term, violated the terms of his agreement. Rogers’ term ended following…
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In a move to address the ongoing homelessness crisis, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday, setting clear guidelines for the removal of homeless encampments by state agencies and departments. The order also encourages local governments to adopt similar policies. The executive order mandates state agencies under Newsom’s authority to address homeless…
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In the latest development in the Young Thug RICO case, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney has filed a motion requesting his release on bond. With a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker, presiding over the case, attorney Brian Steel is hopeful for a different outcome after previous denials by Judge Ural Glanville. According to Billboard, the motion…
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President Joe Biden signed the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law on Thursday. The legislation introduces a rigorous inspection process and establishes an ombudsman within the Department of Justice to enhance transparency and accountability in federal prisons. The act mandates both announced and unannounced inspections of federal prison facilities, assigning each facility a risk score.…
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On Wednesday, Puerto Rico’s governor signed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids, and other natural hairstyles. This legislation, celebrated across the racially diverse U.S. territory, provides explicit protections in employment, housing, education, and public services. “This is a victory for generations to come,” said Welmo Romero Joseph, a…
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has filed a federal complaint with the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging widespread antisemitism within the Philadelphia school district. The complaint, lodged under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, accuses several educators and administrators of disseminating antisemitic content on social media without facing any…
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