George Nyavor
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Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, who admitted to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to racially motivated torture, are awaiting sentencing by a federal judge starting Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee will preside over the proceedings, with two defendants scheduled for sentencing each day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. These officers…
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Former President Donald Trump and seven of his co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are seeking an immediate appeal of last week’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the sprawling racketeering case. To appeal the matter immediately – before trial – defendants must obtain Fulton County Superior…
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While the legal profession remains predominantly white, efforts to diversify are ongoing as law schools accept students who classify as racial minorities, experts say. Applicants often have assumptions about who can attend law school, says Gabriel Kuris, a law school consultant and founder of Top Law Coach. “They have a vision in their heads about…
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In a significant shift, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced the removal of the analytical reasoning section, commonly known as logic games, from the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) starting August 2024. This change replaces the section with a second logical reasoning segment, marking a departure from the traditional format. The decision comes…
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A coalition of more than 20 student groups at Columbia University has taken legal action against the institution for what they perceive as unjust suspensions of two student organizations following a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. In November, students staged a demonstration demanding the university’s administration to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and…
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Two lawsuits challenging the FBI’s warrantless search of safe deposit boxes have been allowed to proceed due to several key factors. Firstly, the FBI’s raid on U.S. Private Vaults in March 2021 raised serious concerns about constitutional rights and government overreach. Despite having a warrant for the raid itself and to seize the customers’ boxes,…
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Several significant developments unfolded last week across various states in the ongoing national debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. From legal settlements in Florida to legislative actions in Arkansas and lawsuits in Georgia, the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights continues to evolve. Legal Settlement in Florida: Clarification on LGBTQ+ Issues in Schools Florida reached a legal settlement regarding…
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The highly anticipated criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, centered around hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has been delayed once more, this time by 30 days. Justice Juan Merchan granted the extension due to the late disclosure of evidence to Trump’s defense team, marking another victory for the former president…
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The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…
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Judge Juan M. Merchan is navigating the complexities of overseeing a trial that could make legal history: Donald Trump’s hush money case. While the spotlight shines on the forthcoming proceedings involving the former President, Judge Merchan remains committed to a broader spectrum of judicial responsibilities, ensuring equitable treatment within his courtroom. Born in Colombia and…
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