George Nyavor
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Authorities in Birmingham, Alabama, have charged 22-year-old Damien McDaniel in connection with 14 murders spanning a 14-month period. His alleged crimes accounted for 8.6% of all violent deaths in the city last year, marking one of the most extensive murder cases in Birmingham’s recent history. McDaniel remains in custody without bond as investigations continue, reports…
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The Trump administration has reinstated the 1890 National Scholars Program, a federal scholarship supporting students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The move follows widespread criticism over its abrupt suspension last week. The program, which funds students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields, resumed accepting applications on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as confirmed by the…
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The United States has long been a beacon of opportunity for people around the world, offering a chance to build a better life, pursue education, or reunite with family. However, under the administration of President Donald J. Trump, immigration policies have undergone significant changes, making it more challenging—but not impossible—to enter the country. For African…
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A Georgia prosecutor has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against Camden County Sheriff’s Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge in the fatal shooting of Leonard Allen Cure, a previously exonerated man, during an October 2023 traffic stop. The decision, made by Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Keith Higgins, has sparked criticism from civil rights…
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In a stunning legal development, Kirk Burrowes, co-founder of the iconic Bad Boy Entertainment record label, has filed a lawsuit against Janice Combs, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, accuses Janice Combs of secretly assuming control of Burrowes’ 25% ownership stake in…
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In a dramatic escalation of his campaign against perceived political adversaries, former US President Donald Trump has directed the suspension of security clearances for lawyers at a prominent Washington, D.C., law firm aiding former special counsel Jack Smith. The move, announced on Tuesday, targets Covington & Burling, LLP, which provided pro bono legal services to…
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In a significant legal development, rapper Cardi B and blogger Latasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, have reached a settlement in their long-standing defamation case. Under a court-approved Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, Tasha K will pay Cardi B nearly $1.2 million over five years in structured monthly installments. The agreement, approved by a bankruptcy…
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An 18-year-old software engineer who landed a prestigious job at Google after being rejected by 16 colleges, including multiple University of California schools, has filed a lawsuit against the UC system, alleging racial discrimination in its admissions process. Stanley Zhong, a Palo Alto high school graduate and self-taught programmer, first caught Google’s attention at the…
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More than 20 federal workers have resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing concerns over the direction of the agency under Elon Musk’s leadership. The mass resignations, which included engineers, data scientists, and product managers, raise legal and ethical questions about federal employment standards, government accountability, and data security. Federal Workers Resign in…
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Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump is speaking out about the exoneration of Robert Johnson, a man who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a crime he maintains he did not commit. In a statement on Instagram, Crump highlighted the injustice of Johnson’s wrongful conviction, writing: “After nearly 30 years in prison for a…
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