George Nyavor
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Ashley Upkins, a prominent Nashville attorney, has been elected president of the National Bar Association (NBA), marking a historic milestone as the first woman from Tennessee to lead the organization. Upkins, who heads litigation at Silicon Ranch, a Nashville-based renewable energy company, was named president-elect during the NBA’s annual convention on July 16 in Las…
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Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting the transfer of his New York hush money case to federal court, a move that could potentially overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing beyond the upcoming November presidential election. The motion, filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New…
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In a major legal development, a U.S. Federal District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Ohio House Bill 1, a law designed to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to state election campaigns. The court found that the law likely infringes upon the free speech rights of lawful permanent residents (LPRs),…
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Prominent civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has joined the legal team representing Dr. Airica Steed, the former CEO of MetroHealth, in her discrimination lawsuit against the healthcare system. Dr. Steed, who was terminated in August 2024, is challenging her dismissal, alleging it was rooted in gender and race discrimination. Dr. Steed, who had been on…
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The Biden administration has announced the resumption of its immigration program, which facilitates the entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States. This restart follows an earlier suspension prompted by concerns over potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The program, initially launched in January 2023, is a cornerstone of the…
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Judge Greg Mathis, a well-known television personality and former district court judge, is currently facing one of the most challenging times in his personal life. His wife of 39 years, Linda Mathis, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation. The couple, who had been together since July 17, now…
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The legal troubles surrounding entertainment mogul Sean Combs continue to escalate, as he has been named in a federal subpoena requesting records from a Miami hotel. The subpoena, filed by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, seeks a broad range of documents and records related to Combs and his ex-partner, Daphne Joy,…
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Atlanta police are investigating a disturbing incident described by organizers as a “hateful attack” against vendors participating in the Global Black Pride celebration. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night at the Starling Atlanta Midtown hotel, involved the vandalism of property belonging to the vendors. Details of the Incident According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the…
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Tyshael Elise Martin, a Florida resident, has been charged with first-degree murder following a horrifying incident in which she allegedly ordered her Rottweiler to attack a 9-year-old girl, Jamaria Sessions. The disturbing attack, which occurred in June and was captured on the family’s security camera, has shocked the community and led to further legal action.…
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Jason Billingsley, the man responsible for the brutal murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere, has been sentenced to three life sentences following his guilty plea on August 30, 2024. The sentencing marks the culmination of a case that has deeply shaken the Baltimore community and raised serious concerns about the criminal justice system’s handling…
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