George Nyavor
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The lawsuit accusing Trey Songz of sexual assault and battery, filed by two women referred to as Jane Doe A and Jane Doe B, has been officially dropped. This follows the recent dismissal of another sexual assault lawsuit against the singer, where a woman claimed he exposed her breast at a pool party. As reported…
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Legal Battle Over Roc-A-Fella Shares: Dame Dash Faces Consequences in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
A legal saga unfolds in the entertainment industry as Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, faces repercussions in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by filmmaker Josh Webber. The dispute stems from a failed collaboration on the crime thriller “Dear Frank,” leading to Dash attempting to market the film independently under a new title after parting…
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A police officer in Columbus, Mississippi, faced termination after allegedly stealing a $140 pair of shoes while on duty. The officer, identified as Robin Conner, reportedly took the item from a local Dick’s Sporting Goods store on February 21 while dressed in uniform and using her patrol car. Conner’s colleagues responded to the store after…
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In a landmark case, a man has been convicted of killing a transgender woman in what is believed to be the first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity in the United States. Jurors in South Carolina unanimously determined that Daqua Lameek Ritter fatally shot Dime Doe in August 2019 due to…
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The NFL faced legal scrutiny in 2021 over its concussion settlement, particularly regarding race-based dementia testing practices. A proposed deal filed in federal court at the time outlines the league’s agreement to discontinue race-based adjustments in dementia testing, following criticism that it unfairly affected Black retirees seeking compensation under the $1 billion concussion claims settlement.…
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Former President Donald Trump faces mounting financial pressure as a multimillion-dollar civil fraud judgment against him in New York adds a staggering $111,000 in interest each day he refuses to pay. The judgment, officially entered on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, mandates Trump and his co-defendants, including his sons Donald J. Trump Jr. and Eric Trump,…
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court has taken a significant step in addressing the lingering effects of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by granting the motion to hear oral arguments for the last remaining survivors, Lessie Benningfield ‘Mother’ Randle and Viola Ford “Mother” Fletcher, both aged 109. This decision marks a pivotal moment in their ongoing Public…
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The Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce (FABCC) hosted its third annual Black Chamber Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee, commencing on Feb. 5, 2024, with a vibrant reception and live band performance by Tallahassee Nights. The event continued on February 6th with a day of advocacy and education for attendees. With Florida ranking…
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Fourteen formerly incarcerated individuals are embarking on a transformative journey as small business owners, thanks to the collaborative efforts of ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County. In a groundbreaking initiative, ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County have joined forces to launch a 20-week-long incubator program designed to empower individuals with criminal records to develop and…
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The recent ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court declaring frozen embryos as children and holding individuals liable for their destruction has sent shockwaves through the realm of reproductive medicine in the United States. This landmark decision not only impacts the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in Alabama but also raises significant legal and…
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