George Nyavor

  • Suspect In Salman Rushdie Stabbing Rejects Plea Deal Linking Federal Terrorism Charge

    The man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie has turned down a plea deal that included a federal terrorism-related charge, according to his attorney. Salman Rushdie, 75, was attacked on August 12, 2022, at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. The suspect, Hadi Matar, pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree attempted…

  • Fani Willis’ Prosecution Of Trump Could Face Setback Due To Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling

    Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may encounter challenges in her case against Donald Trump following a Supreme Court decision reaffirming immunity for official acts but not for private actions by former presidents. In a 6-3 ruling on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified that former presidents retain absolute immunity for official acts performed during…

  • Supreme Court Sends Back Social Media Speech Cases, Avoiding Definitive Ruling

    The Supreme Court opted to sidestep a decisive verdict on Monday, July 1, 2024, in two cases challenging state laws aimed at regulating social media platforms’ ability to moderate content. This move leaves unresolved a contentious issue over the platforms’ free speech rights. In a move that underscored the complexity of balancing digital speech regulations…

  • Abortion Rights Advocates Rally in Arizona to Secure Ballot Measure

    Abortion-rights advocates in Arizona are gearing up to submit approximately 800,000 petition signatures on Wednesday, aiming to propel the issue of abortion rights onto the state’s November general election ballot. The coalition, led by Arizona for Abortion Access, which includes prominent groups like the ACLU of Arizona and Planned Parenthood of Arizona, has diligently collected…

  • College Students Tasered By Atlanta Police During 2020 George Floyd Protest Awarded $2 Million Settlement

    The City of Atlanta has reached a significant legal settlement, approving $2 million for two college students who were tasered by police during a 2020 protest over George Floyd’s killing. The City Council finalized the resolution on July 1. Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim were pulled over by Atlanta police on May 30, 2020, in…

  • Hush Money Trial: Trump’s Legal Team Seeks to Delay Sentencing Following Recent Supreme Court Ruling

    Donald Trump’s legal team has swiftly moved to appeal his hush money conviction in New York, just hours after a significant Supreme Court ruling. In a letter addressed to Judge Juan M. Merchan on Monday, Trump’s lawyers requested to set aside the verdict and postpone his sentencing, currently scheduled for next week. The letter, obtained…

  • Young Thug Trial Halted Indefinitely Amid Allegations of Judicial Misconduct

    The ongoing racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against rapper Young Thug and five associates in Atlanta, Georgia, has been paused indefinitely due to allegations of misconduct by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. This trial, which has already become the longest criminal trial in Georgia’s history at 18 months, faces further delays pending a…

  • Justice Jackson Warns of ‘Tsunami of Lawsuits’ After SCOTUS Rules For North Dakota Truck Stop

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling could trigger a surge of legal challenges against longstanding regulations, according to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that North Dakota truck stop Corner Post could sue the Federal Reserve over a 2011 credit card swipe fee regulation. Justice Jackson, in her dissent, warned…

  • Woman Charged With Deliberately Running Over Boyfriend And Infant Son

    Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, faces multiple serious charges after allegedly intentionally running over her boyfriend and their 16-month-old son during a confrontation. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began as an argument between Ross and her 25-year-old boyfriend. During the altercation, Ross placed a 4-year-old and a 6-month-old…

  • Supreme Court Ruling Grants Former Presidents Broad Immunity, Potentially Delaying Trump Trial

    In a landmark decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents possess certain immunities from prosecution, significantly impacting the criminal case against Donald Trump regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This 6-3 ruling effectively delays the possibility of a trial before the November election. The Supreme Court’s ruling…