George Nyavor
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A federal judge handed down a life sentence to Charles Barrett, a professional rock climber convicted of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact at Yosemite National Park in 2016. Despite the severity of his crimes, Barrett exhibited no signs of remorse, maintaining his innocence and portraying himself as a victim of false accusations. Prosecutors…
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Federal prosecutors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial persisted in detailing his drug issues, presenting evidence of his addiction to illustrate that he allegedly lied on a firearm purchase form. First Lady Jill Biden made her third appearance at court on Wednesday, showing support for her son before her upcoming trip to France to meet President…
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Sean Kingston, born Kisean Anderson, finds himself in legal trouble once again as he sits in a Florida jail, facing charges of fraud totaling a staggering $1 million. The allegations against him include stealing nearly $500,000 in jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank of America, $160,000 from an Escalade dealer, more than $100,000 from First Republic…
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In a legal development on June 4, 2024, a Michigan man received a 26-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a hate crime conspiracy targeting Black and Jewish individuals. Nathan Weeden, 24, from Houghton, was found guilty in January of conspiring with members of a white supremacist group…
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Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody, petitioned the US Supreme Court on Tuesday to reinstate a controversial law aimed at curbing drag shows, pending ongoing legal challenges. The law, known as the “Protection of Children Act,” was enacted in 2023 with the intention of shielding children from exposure to sexually explicit live performances. It criminalizes knowingly…
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In the legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC, the network’s legal team is intensifying efforts to dismiss the complaint. They contend that Trump’s allegation of defamation against host George Stephanopoulos is essentially splitting hairs over semantics. The latest filing, submitted on Friday, delves into the intricacies of the case, pushing…
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The University of Virginia has reached a settlement of $9 million with the families of the victims affected by the tragic 2022 mass shooting. However, while this financial compensation provides some closure, the families emphasize that their quest for justice is far from over. The settlement follows an investigation into the university’s response to the…
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In a surprising turn of events, Corey Harris, who gained viral attention earlier this week for driving with a suspended license during a Zoom meeting with a judge, has been found innocent. It appears that he is, in fact, a victim of a clerical error. Harris’s license was suspended in January 2010 due to unpaid…
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Earnest Williams, the husband of Shirley Strawberry, co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, is facing 39 charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO). The indictment suggests that Williams’ marriage to Strawberry played a role in facilitating his alleged criminal activities. According to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Williams’ illicit activities…
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A Michigan man found himself at the center of embarrassment after a video of his Zoom court appearance went viral on social media. Corey Harris, 44, expressed deep humiliation after his courtroom blunder captured widespread attention online, admitting: “What was I thinking?” In an interview with WXYZ in Ann Arbor, Harris acknowledged feeling ashamed of…
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