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The O.J. Simpson case stands out as one of the most infamous and consequential trials in American legal history. Beginning in 1994, this trial captured the attention of the nation and highlighted issues of race, celebrity, and the criminal justice system. Even decades later, it continues to be studied and analyzed for its impact on…
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A conservative ally of Donald Trump has filed a formal complaint against U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, following a rare television interview where Walton criticized Trump’s verbal attacks on the New York judge overseeing his impending criminal trial. Mike Davis, the founder of the conservative legal advocacy group, the Article III Project, expressed concerns that…
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spoke about race after a judge said she should refrain from doing so. During the South Fulton Women of the Shield Awards, hosted by the South Fulton Police Department on Mar. 29, Willis expressed why, despite Judge Scott McAfee’s recommendation, she will continue to speak out about race relations.…
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Elissa Best, known as the rockstar attorney and founder of Best Law, is shaking up the legal world with her unique approach to practicing law. At just 20 years old, Elissa attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, making her one of the youngest students to graduate from her law school. After graduation, Elissa embarked…
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In a recent legal battle over climate policy, a federal judge in Kentucky delivered a significant blow to the Biden administration’s efforts. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton, appointed by former President Donald Trump, ruled against a Biden-era regulation that mandated states to set climate targets for vehicles on the national highway system. The ruling, while…
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A major crackdown on drug trafficking has resulted in 41 individuals charged in connection with a sprawling indictment that implicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in smuggling operations spanning across the Houston and Galveston areas. The indictment, consisting of 50 counts, alleges the trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine from Mexico into the…
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In a pivotal legal battle with profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday regarding a case seeking to ban the FDA-approved abortion drug, mifepristone. The majority of justices expressed skepticism toward the arguments presented by the plaintiffs, the Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine, suggesting potential implications for Black…
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Suspended Shelby County Judge Melissa Boyd has opted to resign from her position amid ongoing legal troubles. Boyd’s decision comes as she faces criminal charges and a revoked bond, marking the latest development in a tumultuous journey that began with her suspension last year over alleged drug use. The resignation letter, submitted by one of…
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Two men in New York, Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti, have been charged with distributing fentanyl-laced heroin, which allegedly led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February. Breon Peace, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced the arrests, emphasizing the tragic loss of Gentili and the accountability of…
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The Texas Second Court of Appeals has made a significant ruling, overturning the conviction of Crystal Mason for illegal voting during the 2016 election. Mason, who was previously sentenced to five years in prison, was acquitted of the felony voting charge by the Tarrant County-based court. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a legal…
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