George Nyavor
-
A controversy has emerged in Shelby County Criminal Court as Judge Shelia Renfroe faces removal from over two dozen cases following allegations of bias against a public defense attorney. The motion to disqualify Judge Renfroe, who presides over the Shelby County Mental Health Court Division 9, was heard last week Friday in Judge Christopher Craft’s…
-
In a notable legal battle, U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest judge on the federal bench, lost her lawsuit challenging a suspension over concerns of mental deterioration. U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper dismissed her claims on Tuesday, ruling that the law underlying her suspension was constitutional. Judge Newman, who recently celebrated her 97th…
-
In a significant legal development, a group of Louisiana families has filed for an injunction to halt the implementation of a controversial law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom in the state. The motion, submitted on Monday, challenges House Bill No. 71, which requires the full text of the…
-
In Columbia, Missouri, the tragic death of Othel Moore Jr., a Black inmate at the Jefferson City Correction Center, has resulted in serious legal consequences for five correctional officers. Moore died on December 8, 2023, following an incident where he was pepper-sprayed, restrained with a spit hood and leg wrap, and left in a position…
-
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations against a Minneapolis SWAT officer and the city can proceed following the killing of Amir Locke during a no-knock warrant search in February 2022. In a motion last fall, attorneys representing the city and Officer Mark Hanneman had sought to dismiss the civil suit,…
-
A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has resigned from his lifetime position in Alaska following a damning investigative report that uncovered serious misconduct. Judge Joshua Kindred, appointed in 2020, stepped down after a Judicial Council investigation revealed he had lied about engaging in “sexual contact” with a former law clerk and made…
-
The National Urban League recently celebrated the exceptional achievements of Faith Jenkins, an attorney, legal commentator, and media personality, during the 30th Anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture. Jenkins, best known for presiding over the TV show “Divorce Court,” was honored at the Women in Harmony Awards Luncheon, alongside three other influential Black women:…
-
Support for legal abortion has surged following the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate federal protections, according to a new poll. The findings indicate a growing opposition to strict abortion bans and increased backing for abortion access. The poll, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, reveals that approximately 60% of Americans believe…
-
Karen Read’s legal saga may take a complex turn following a mistrial declaration by the judge, leaving unanswered questions about potential retrial charges after a divided jury’s decision. In a dramatic development, TMZ reports that the jury’s vote on second-degree murder was a unanimous 12-0 in favor of acquittal, while they were also united in…
-
In a pivotal decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling and reinstated the use of secure ballot drop boxes for the upcoming 2024 US elections. This reversal comes after a contentious 2022 decision by the court’s former conservative majority, which had banned the use of drop boxes for returning absentee ballots. The…
Categories
About Us
Follow Us
Never miss a story
Get the latest news straight to your inbox.
Copyright 2024 American Law Reporter. All rights reserved.