George Nyavor
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Express, a long-standing fixture in American malls, has filed for bankruptcy protection, signaling the closure of dozens of stores while also exploring options for its survival through a potential sale. Once a go-to destination for generations of mall-goers seeking stylish clothing, Express has struggled in recent years amid changing consumer preferences and the decline of…
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On the first day of arguments in Donald Trump’s criminal trial, attorney Todd Blanche sparked objections and criticism with his opening statement, characterized by legal analysts as a strategic but controversial move. Blanche sought to plant seeds of doubt in jurors’ minds by portraying Stormy Daniels as a liar and Michael Cohen as a rogue,…
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In a move set to shake the social media landscape, the Senate has passed a legislation mandating TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or risk a ban. This decision, embedded in a larger $95 billion package providing foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, has sparked concerns among content creators and legal analysts.…
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A recent lawsuit accuses New York City jails of flagrantly denying young people their legal right to education, in direct violation of court orders mandating educational access for incarcerated individuals. Filed by the Legal Aid Society’s Prisoners’ Rights Project, the lawsuit alleges that the city has failed to comply with a 2016 federal court order…
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A bipartisan effort led by Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia aims to revolutionize oversight of federal prisons through the introduction of the Federal Prison Oversight Act. This legislation, set to be introduced on Wednesday, seeks to address instances of scandal and abuse within the system by establishing a hotline for inmates to report misconduct directly…
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The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of negligently handling allegations of sexual assault against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. The mishandling occurred between 2015 and 2016, allowing Nassar to continue his abuse unchecked until his eventual arrest. This settlement, when combined…
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In a heated session, the Supreme Court on Monday, April 22, deliberated on the extent to which U.S. cities can enforce regulations targeting homeless encampments, sparking a contentious debate on public health, constitutional rights, and municipal authority. The case under scrutiny involved Grants Pass, Oregon, where a local ordinance prohibited sleeping in public with a…
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In the ongoing hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, prosecutors have taken a significant step, urging the court to fine him and hold him in contempt for violating a gag order through his social media posts. During the hearing held on Tuesday, April 24, prosecutors pointed out ten instances where Trump allegedly breached…
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Attorneys representing Joshua Holloway, the teen who filed a civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, have taken a surprising step in the ongoing legal battle. Rebecca Adelman and Leslie Ballin, who have been Holloway’s legal counsel, filed a motion to withdraw from the case. The motion, filed jointly by Adelman and Ballin, cites…
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In a moving tale of redemption, Carmen Allen Day’s journey from a troubled teenager to a prospective lawyer lends credence to the power of second chances in the legal system. Now 34 years old, Day graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2020, a feat made possible by the compassion of a judge who saw her…
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