George Nyavor
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Amid 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Harvard Law Today delves into the cinematic world of law, seeking insights from members of the Harvard Law School faculty on their favorite law-related movies, TV shows, and characters. Reflecting on the intersection of law and cinema, Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor, shares her fondness for the…
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An Alabama man, Jeremy Tremaine Williams, has pleaded guilty to capital murder charges for the sexual abuse and killing of a 5-year-old girl, Kamarie Holland, in a case that has shocked the nation. However, despite the guilty plea, prosecutors face the daunting task of proving the homicide case in a trial scheduled to begin April…
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Three Black women have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Missouri’s control over the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD), alleging systemic racism and inequality perpetuated by the state’s governance structure. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, argues that the arrangement, dating back to 1861, was initially designed to…
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NY AG Argues In Court That Trump Must Post Full Bond of $464M Since He Offers No Reason Why He Can’t
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has escalated her legal battle against former President Donald Trump. She is arguing in court that Trump must post the full bond of $464 million for a civil fraud fine he has sought to avoid paying. This move comes after Trump recently posted a $91.63 million bond to…
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Federal Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell in Florida has made a resounding decision to completely toss out a defamation lawsuit brought by Samantha Markle against her half-sister, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This marks the third attempt by Samantha Markle to hold Meghan accountable for remarks made during a CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey in…
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Lamor Whitehead, the infamous “bling bishop” of Brooklyn, New York, known for flaunting his luxury items, has been convicted of fraud charges after allegedly exploiting a parishioner’s trust to the tune of $90,000. Following a two-week trial, Whitehead was found guilty of multiple charges, including making false statements to the FBI, attempted extortion, and wire…
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The highly publicized RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of rapper Young Thug and his YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) crew is set to resume this week in Georgia. The expected restart of the case makes it one of the lengthiest trials in the state’s history. Scheduled to pick back up on Wednesday,…
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A Georgia judge’s decision regarding the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting former President Trump’s election interference due to her romantic involvement with a subordinate is expected this week. Judge Scott McAfee is expected to announce his ruling imminently, following extensive deliberations on whether Willis and her team…
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A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, last week when an 18-year-old woman, Kelvi McCray, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old Keisean Shaw, while she was on a FaceTime call with friends. Authorities believe Shaw then took his own life. The fatal shooting occurred on the evening of March 6 at…
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Amy Wax, a tenured law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, is pushing back against what she calls the school’s “woke catechism” following disciplinary actions taken against her for controversial statements she made in interviews. Wax’s statements, including unsubstantiated remarks about Black students and controversial comments about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, have…
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