George Nyavor
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Universal Music Group (UMG) finds itself in legal hot water as Tuff City Records files a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement over a sampled track in Mary J. Blige’s 1992 hit “Real Love.” The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, contends that the song contains an uncleared sample from the 1973 funk song “Impeach the President”…
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A federal lawsuit filed against Horry County Schools has brought allegations of racial discrimination to the forefront, with a Black high school student claiming she faced discrimination and mistreatment while attending Green Sea-Floyds High School. Crystal Dozier filed the suit on behalf of her 17-year-old daughter, identified as NC, who attended Green Sea-Floyds High School.…
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A Utah man is facing multiple charges after his pit bulls brutally attacked his mother in their backyard, resulting in her death. Jeremy Miller, 38, has been charged with seven counts of attack by animal in connection with the tragic incident that took the life of 63-year-old Sandra Miller. The incident occurred on October 31…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against the state of Utah and its Department of Corrections (UDOC). The DoJ is alleging discrimination against a transgender woman in a Utah jail, stating that her gender dysphoria was ignored, resulting in self-surgery. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, details that the inmate,…
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In an alarming incident captured on video, Tallahassee Police Officer Kiersten Oliver has come under scrutiny for allegedly tampering with evidence during a DUI arrest of a Black man, Calvin Riley. The encounter unfolded during a routine traffic stop on South Monroe, leaving Riley in a state of distress and the Tallahassee Police Department facing…
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Judge Denies Motion to Move Trial of Former Memphis Police Officers Charged In Death of Tyre Nichols
In a ruling on Thursday, April 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris decided that the federal trial of four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will remain in the city. This is despite defense attorneys’ motions to relocate the trial due to intense…
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In a move that has further sparked controversy and divided opinions about abortion rights, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or an equivalent alternative. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Republican Governor Bill Lee. The bill,…
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Ex-Bad Boy rapper G. Dep, known for his breakout hits in the early 2000s, has been released from prison after serving 13 years for murder. The rapper, whose real name is Trevell Coleman, shared his joyous moment with friends and family in a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, April 4, 2024, marking the end…
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An Orange County, Florida, grand jury has chosen not to indict former Orlando police officer Jose Velez for the shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Diaz last July, as announced in a news release from State Attorney Andrew Bain on Monday. After reviewing all pertinent evidence, the grand jury determined that charges against Officer Velez were…
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Rapper and singer Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green, was arrested in Manatee County, Florida, on Wednesday, April, 3, facing weapons charges in connection with an alleged gang-related shooting. The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed Rod’s arrest, stating suspicions of his involvement in the incident that left four individuals injured on March 31. According to…
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