George Nyavor

  • Formerly Incarcerated Woman Triumphs, Passes Bar Exam on First Attempt

    Afrika Owes, a resident of New York City with a history of incarceration, has achieved a remarkable feat by passing the New York Bar Exam on her initial try. Her journey, marred by personal struggles and brushes with the law, culminated in a moment of triumph captured in a viral TikTok video. Surrounded by her…

  • DOJ Sues Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Religious Discrimination

    On May 3, 2024, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for denying an employee’s religious accommodation request to wear a head covering. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleges that TDCJ’s refusal to accommodate the employee’s religious practice…

  • North Carolina Voter ID Trial Commences Amidst Dispute Over Discrimination Claims

    The onset of a federal trial scheduled for Monday in Winston-Salem marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle surrounding North Carolina’s controversial photo voter identification law. The lawsuit, initiated more than five years ago by the state NAACP and various local chapters, challenges the constitutionality of the law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly…

  • DOJ Introduces Program to Protect Whistleblowers Reporting Financial Crimes, Corruption From Prosecution

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 15, 2024, unveiled a new pilot program aiming to shield whistleblowers from prosecution when they come forward with information on corporate wrongdoing. The initiative, titled “Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals,” aims to encourage individuals to report criminal activities involving corporations, such as financial crimes, bribery,…

  • Prosecutors Delve Deeper into Trump’s Inner Circle as Hush Money Trial Progresses

    As the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump enters its third week, prosecutors are intensifying their focus on individuals within Trump’s close circle. The latest testimony, provided by Hope Hicks, sheds light on pivotal moments during the 2016 campaign, including the release of a damaging recording that surfaced shortly before the election. Hicks,…

  • Man Indicted for Death Threats Against Prosecutor Fani Willis Over Trump Case

    A California man, Marc Shultz, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posting death threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump in an election interference conspiracy case. Shultz, 66, faces charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure Willis due to her prosecution of Trump,…

  • Trump Valet Wants All Evidence From Mar-a-Lago Search Suppressed Under 4th Amendment

    In a significant legal maneuver, Waltine “Walt” Nauta, one of the co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case involving former President Donald Trump, is pushing to suppress all evidence obtained during the search of Trump’s Palm Beach estate. Nauta, Trump’s personal valet, contends that the search warrants used in the raid lacked sufficient probable cause and…

  • Tyrese Gibson Takes Legal Action Against First Wife, Alleges Various Charges

    Renowned singer and actor Tyrese Gibson has recently taken to social media to address ongoing issues with his first wife, Norma Mitchell Gibson, revealing his decision to pursue legal action against her. In a candid Instagram post, Tyrese expressed his frustration, stating that he is tired of “living in fear” due to rumors and gossip…

  • Video Footage Shows Yasmine Lopez Jumping Over Christian Wood’s Fence And Vandalizing His Car

    In the ongoing legal saga between Christian Woods and Yasmine Lopez, a significant development has emerged. Court documents obtained by Radar Online reveal that Woods recently appeared in court and emerged victorious in his case against his former partner, Lopez. This latest court appearance follows previous incidents, notably one where Woods detailed Lopez’s alleged actions…

  • Jury Foreperson in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Trial ‘Devastated’ Over Potential Award Reduction

    In the lawsuit surrounding abuse at a New Hampshire state-run youth detention center, the jury foreperson expressed dismay over the possibility of reducing a $38 million award to just $475,000. David Meehan, the plaintiff, alleged negligence on the state’s part, claiming he endured repeated rape, beatings, and solitary confinement as a teenager at the Youth…