George Nyavor
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Manhattan prosecutors informed a judge on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, that they are assessing new claims of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein and may seek a new indictment before his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. As reported by AP, during a court hearing, Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg stated that additional individuals have…
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In a legal battle unfolding in a Florida court, former Spice Girls singer Mel B, also known as Melanie Brown, is the defendant in a $5 million defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte. Belafonte alleges a deliberate campaign orchestrated by Brown to tarnish his reputation, following their tumultuous divorce. Court documents reveal Belafonte’s…
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Former California attorney David Kagel, 85, pleaded guilty on May 28, to charges related to his involvement in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. The scheme, outlined in court documents, involved false promises of high-yield profits through cryptocurrency investments, leveraging Kagel’s position as a trusted attorney to deceive investors. According…
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Recent developments indicate that federal investigators are poised to bring forth accusers of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs before a federal grand jury, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing probe by the US Justice Department. Sources familiar with the investigation have revealed to CNN that potential witnesses, including individuals who have filed civil lawsuits…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed two significant executive orders: one recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday and another prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles, including braids, locs, and twists. These actions position Kentucky among at least 28 states and Washington, D.C., that have formally recognized Juneteenth as a public holiday, as reported by…
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Chicago Man Sues City, Police Department After Being Convicted Based On Testimony From Blind Witness
Darien Harris, a Chicago man whose murder conviction was overturned after serving 12 years in prison, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and the police department. The lawsuit comes after a Cook County judge vacated Harris’s conviction upon discovering that a key witness, who testified against him, was legally blind. Harris…
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Lynija Eason Kumar, a resident of the Bronx, has been formally indicted on charges of murder and manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter. The indictment follows a distressing incident where authorities discovered the lifeless body of Jalayah Eason in the family’s residence within NYCHA’s Forest Houses. According to prosecutors, the…
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A leader of a migrant smuggling ring received a 10-year prison sentence May 28, 2024, for her involvement in trafficking over 100 migrants from Honduras to the United States for profit. The Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA) has secured over 240 convictions since its launch three years ago. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has said…
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader and lead sicario, or assassin, Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as El Nini, 32, of Mexico, was extradited on May 25 from Mexico to the United States to face charges contained in two indictments. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated: “Today [May 28, 2024] El Nini joins the growing list…
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In a bold move, eight young individuals are taking legal action against the Alaskan government, alleging that a massive new fossil fuel endeavor violates their constitutional rights. The lawsuit targets the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s proposed $38.7 billion gas export project, which, if realized, would significantly increase the state’s greenhouse gas emissions for decades. According…
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