A St. Louis judge awarded nearly $23.5 million to Luther Hall, a former police officer who was brutally beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest in 2017. The incident occurred during demonstrations following the acquittal of a former St. Louis officer, Jason Stockley, on a murder charge related to the shooting death of…
The family of an 11-year-old girl from Jenison, Michigan, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the operators of a local Wendy’s restaurant. They are alleging that the establishment’s unsanitary conditions resulted in their daughter’s severe illness and permanent disabilities. According to the lawsuit filed by Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, PLLC on behalf of…
State Representative Delisha Boyd of Louisiana is pushing for changes in the state’s abortion laws, drawing from her own family’s painful history. Boyd’s mother, who was raped at 15 and became pregnant with Boyd, struggled with limited options due to abortion being illegal at the time. Boyd’s advocacy aims to prevent similar situations for young…
In a surprising twist in the ongoing trial involving the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, testimony from one of the founding members has stirred up controversy. Walter “DK” Murphy’s testimony has captured public attention after he allegedly agreed to cooperate with law enforcement. As part of his plea agreement, DK took the stand and faced…
A Tennessee judge is set to determine whether journals belonging to the Nashville school shooter should be made public records. The hearing, which spans two days, commenced with attorney Lora Fox arguing that certain writings found in the shooter’s car could be released to the public without impeding the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident…
Grammy-nominated singer Trey Songz, real name Tremaine Neverson, has settled a $25 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.” The confidential conditional settlement was disclosed in recent court documents, just before the trial was set to begin this fall. A trial was due to begin on Sept. 16…
La La Anthony, well-known for her roles in the entertainment industry, has launched a program aimed at providing legal services to young incarcerated men. The initiative, spearheaded by Anthony and her nonprofit organization ThreeSixty, seeks to offer essential support to those navigating the complexities of the legal system. According to the ThreeSixty website, the program…
On Tuesday, April 16, the Supreme Court is set to delve into a consequential legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for over 300 individuals linked to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, including former President Donald Trump. At the heart of the matter in Fischer v. United States is the interpretation of a federal…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was noticeably absent from session on Monday, April 15, without any explanation. His absence has raised questions among court observers about his well-being and the reason for failing to show up in court. Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement regarding Thomas’s absence, stating that the justice would still be…
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