Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is currently facing a wave of legal complaints from nine European countries, accusing the company of breaching data privacy laws under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The complaints, filed by the NGO None of Your Business (Noyb), were submitted to regulatory authorities in France, Belgium, Austria, Spain, the…
Hip-hop mogul Rick Ross is facing a lawsuit from Darris Straughter, a disabled fan who claims he was unable to attend Ross’s third annual Car & Bike Show due to inadequate wheelchair accessibility. Straughter, who traveled to Georgia for the event, is suing Ross for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Americans…
The U.S. Department of State’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals substantial retrogression in EB-3 categories, with no progression in any listed categories. This update aligns with the Department’s earlier warnings about potential delays and backward movement in employment-based visa categories. Key Points: The final action date chart from the State Department’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin is available below: Future…
A California man, David Nicholas Dempsey, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his violent actions against police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday, marking one of the most severe…
Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, the iconic voice behind the anthem “I Will Survive,” has filed a $2 million lawsuit against her former producer, Joel Diamond, alleging financial misconduct and unauthorized exploitation of her music. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on July 26, 2024, accuses Diamond and his associated companies of…
A Florida teenager with autism, Brendan Depa, has been sentenced to five years in state prison following his conviction for assaulting a teacher’s aide at Matanzas High School after she confiscated his Nintendo Switch. The sentencing took place on Aug. 6, 2024, in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Flagler County. Depa, 18, who pleaded…
As Republicans continue their criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris over immigration policies, her tenure as a public official in California provides a complex backdrop to the ongoing debate. Harris, who is facing GOP allegations of mishandling border issues, is using her record to defend her stance on immigration, showing Americans her history of both…
A recently surfaced video reveals former deputy Sean Grayson allegedly predicting his imminent release from custody while facing serious charges related to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The video, obtained by NBC Chicago, captures Grayson discussing his legal situation and expressing confidence in his release, despite the gravity of the accusations against him. The…
In a recent courtroom incident that demonstrates the serious consequences of contempt of court, a Michigan man was sentenced to 558 days in jail after launching a profanity-laden tirade against the judge during a misdemeanor trespassing hearing. On Aug. 7, 2024, Darrell Jarrell appeared before Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson to address a simple trespassing…
A Houston therapist faces multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening to kill a patient who attempted to end their personal relationship, highlighting serious ethical violations and legal concerns within the mental health profession. The disturbing case involves Thaddeus Tolbert, a licensed therapist who first met Jhyah Scales in October 2023 when she sought therapy for…