George Nyavor
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Judge Grants Mayor Cantrell Extension to Respond to Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations
U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell an extension to respond to a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud. The suit, which accuses Cantrell and several other defendants of unlawfully disclosing Breaud’s personal information and photograph, was filed in July 2024. The defendants now have until September 10…
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The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurice Mack, who is wanted in connection with a heinous crime involving the forced participation of his estranged wife in a murder. The incident reportedly took place on August 14, 2024, in Katy, Texas. According to the press release, authorities were…
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Ana Victoria Espino De Santiago has made legal history by becoming the first lawyer in the world with Down syndrome. A recent graduate of Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (BUAZ) in Mexico, De Santiago’s remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for inclusion and representation in the legal profession. Born on January 30, 1999, Ana Victoria…
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A Sacramento County judge has stayed a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual battery, negligence, and concealment brought by job applicants to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The plaintiffs claim they were subjected to improper and invasive medical examinations as a condition of employment. Superior Court Judge Jill Talley initially issued a tentative…
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Washington, D.C., Councilmember Trayon White Sr. was arrested on August 18 on federal bribery charges, accused of accepting $156,000 in cash to influence government contract decisions. The charges allege that White, who has represented Ward 8 since 2017, received payments to facilitate the extension of contracts valued at $5.6 million. According to the U.S. Attorney’s…
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Two transgender teens and their families in New Hampshire have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s law, HB 1205, which bans transgender girls from participating in school sports teams aligned with their gender identity. The plaintiffs, represented by their families, argue that the law is unconstitutional and discriminatory under both the Equal Protection Clause…
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A Black man from Georgia is suing Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta after the hospital allegedly lost a portion of his skull following a critical brain surgery. The plaintiff, Fernando Cluster, claims in his lawsuit that the hospital’s negligence resulted in significant medical complications, prolonged recovery, and emotional distress. Cluster’s ordeal began in September…
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A 71-year-old man who spent nearly five decades in prison for a murder he did not commit has been awarded $7.15 million in a settlement after it was revealed that police falsified witness statements to secure his conviction. Glynn Ray Simmons, the longest-serving inmate in U.S. history to be exonerated, was wrongfully imprisoned for 48…
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A Georgia family’s nearly seven-year battle for justice after an FBI raid on the wrong home continues to face legal roadblocks due to the doctrine of qualified immunity. The raid, which left a 7-year-old boy traumatized, occurred in 2017 when agents mistakenly swarmed the Atlanta residence of Curtrina Martin and her then-fiancé, Hilliard Toi Cliatt.…
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