George Nyavor
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Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus became emotional as she faced the man who attacked her earlier this year during his attempted murder trial. The traumatic incident occurred on January 3, when defendant Debra Redden lunged at the judge in court, knocking her into a wall with such force that her shoes were…
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Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, face a significant legal setback following the recent dismissal of their lawsuit against the city of Tulsa. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declined to rehear the case, which was initially dismissed in June. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, also…
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Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in Manhattan following an indictment handed down by a grand jury on Monday eveningm Sept. 16. The New York Times reported the development, citing “a person familiar with the indictment,” though specific details of the charges remain undisclosed. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with…
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Twelve-year-old Serenity Manigault has initiated a lawsuit against multiple businesses in Downtown Savannah, Georgia, following the tragic death of her father, Marine Tristen Manigault. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when Tristen Manigault was fatally wounded in a gunfire exchange while attempting to intervene in a fight. The police investigation into his murder remains…
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A 34-year-old woman from Broward County, Jalisa Hill, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following allegations that she conspired with her ex-boyfriend, Maurice Newson, to murder her grandparents. The case, which has garnered significant media attention, stems from the discovery of the elderly couple shot to death in their home. According to law…
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In a significant legislative move, New Jersey has enhanced protections for immigrant workers who expose labor violations. Last week, Lt. Governor Tahesha Way signed a landmark law aimed at safeguarding these workers from retaliation by their employers. The new legislation imposes penalties of up to $10,000 on employers who disclose or threaten to disclose an…
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A $500,500 sports betting win has sparked a legal controversy after Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort allegedly refused to pay the bettor his winnings. The dispute, now going viral due to a video posted by the man involved, centers around accusations that the bet violated the casino’s terms and conditions. The Incident The aggrieved bettor, whose…
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In a significant ruling on Thursday, the South Central District Court of North Dakota declared the state’s Amended Abortion Ban unconstitutional, affirming a woman’s right to pre-viability abortion under the state’s constitutional protections of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The decision, handed down by Judge Bruce A. Romanick, effectively nullifies one of the…
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On Thursday, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County, Georgia, dismissed three charges in the state’s election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Judge McAfee ruled that Counts 14, 15, and 27 of the indictment must be dropped due to a conflict with federal law, specifically referencing an 1890 US Supreme Court…
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A Tennessee judge has denied a motion to remove Wanda Halbert from her position as Shelby County Clerk, following a court ruling on Friday. The decision came amidst allegations that Halbert had engaged in “willful neglect to perform her duties.” The case centered on whether Halbert and her legal team had responded within the required…
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