George Nyavor
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The recent remarks by French politician Raphaël Glucksmann calling for the return of the Statue of Liberty to France demands a legal and diplomatic analysis. While his statement was largely symbolic, it raises fundamental questions about the ownership, international agreements, and historical significance of the iconic statue. Can France legally demand the return of Lady…
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In the annals of American history, March 2025 may be remembered as the week when democracy itself was placed on life support. A series of unprecedented legal and constitutional breaches sent shockwaves through the nation’s legal institutions, raising alarms about the erosion of checks and balances. In a stunning abdication of congressional authority, lawmakers surrendered…
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When Mike Weirsky walked into a New Jersey convenience store in 2019, he had no idea that a simple purchase would catapult him into the national spotlight. Just months after finalizing his divorce, Weirsky, who had spent years struggling to find stable employment, won a staggering $273 million Mega Millions jackpot. The timing of his…
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A shocking case of alleged long-term captivity and abuse has emerged from Waterbury, Connecticut, where a 32-year-old man reportedly set fire to his home in a desperate bid for freedom after nearly two decades of confinement. The details of his escape and the subsequent legal proceedings have raised serious concerns about systemic failures and the…
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Portia Wilcox Louder, a former real estate investor, has taken to social media to share her experience of serving time in federal prison for real estate fraud. In a video posted on Instagram, Louder detailed the fraudulent transactions that led to her conviction, explaining how she unknowingly committed indictable offenses and the lasting impact of…
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Actor Isaiah Stokes, known for his roles in “Blue Bloods,” “Power,” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has been convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the 2021 killing of Tyrone Jones. Following a two-week trial, a New York jury found Stokes guilty of executing what prosecutors…
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The case of Vincent Simmons, a Black man who spent 44 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, has drawn national attention to the deep flaws within the American criminal justice system. Simmons’ conviction in 1977 was overturned in 2022 by a Louisiana judge, yet his fight for justice continues…
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In a landmark ruling that reshaped American constitutional law, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), effectively overturning Roe v. Wade (1973). The Dobbs decision eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, returning the authority to regulate abortion laws to individual states. This ruling has sparked significant legal, political, and…
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, denies the government’s motion to stay the injunction, ensuring that the executive order remains unenforceable while the legal challenge proceeds. The…
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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate tens of thousands of federal employees who were summarily dismissed in an alleged attempt to circumvent employment protections. On March 7, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the administration engaged in a “sham” operation…
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