George Nyavor

  • Russian National Charged as Alleged Creator and Administrator of LockBit Ransomware Group

    The U.S. Justice Department unveiled charges against a Russian individual accused of spearheading the LockBit ransomware group since its inception in September 2019. This individual, identified as Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, is alleged to have orchestrated a scheme that propelled LockBit to notoriety, making it one of the world’s most prolific ransomware organizations. Attorney General Merrick…

  • Shooting Outside Drake’s Mansion Leaves Security Guard Wounded, Police Investigate

    Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside the mansion of rapper Drake in Toronto, resulting in serious injuries to a security guard. The incident took place at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. While authorities have not confirmed Drake’s presence at the time of the shooting, they…

  • Former Las Vegas Casino Executive Faces Sentencing In Bookmaking Money Laundering Case

    A former high-ranking executive from major Las Vegas casinos is scheduled to appear before a federal judge on Wednesday following his admission of allowing an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at the MGM Grand and settle debts using cash. Scott Sibella pleaded guilty in January to violating federal anti-money laundering regulations, which mandate…

  • Harvey Weinstein to Face Retrial in New York After Rape Conviction Overturned

    Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood mogul, is set to face a retrial in New York after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by the state’s highest court. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed the decision during a court hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Weinstein, 72, appeared in court before Judge Curtis Farber, marking…

  • Black Activist Accuses Liberty University of Discrimination and Neglect Leading to Student’s Academic Struggles

    Essie Berry, a civil rights activist, is demanding a thorough state and federal investigation into Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. The investigation is centered around allegations that the institution, particularly its President Dr. Dondi E. Costin, Chairperson Dr. Maria Garcia de La Noceda, and reviewer Dr. Renita P. Ellis-Watson, intentionally orchestrated circumstances that caused African…

  • 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,…