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In Tennessee, contentious bill proposing to criminalize adults who aid minors in obtaining abortions made significant progress in the General Assembly subcommittee on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The legislation, championed by state Rep. Jason Zachary, a Republican from Farragut, introduces the Class C felony of “abortion trafficking of a minor.” If enacted, the bill would apply…
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In a case that sparked nationwide outrage, the family of Black girls who were handcuffed by police and held at gunpoint has reached a $1.9 million settlement with city officials in Aurora, Colorado. The incident, which occurred in 2021, involved Brittney Gilliam and her daughters, who were mistakenly detained by police officers who believed the…
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Judge Jennifer J. Mitchell has ruled to move the trial of two men accused of killing rapper Young Dolph outside of Memphis due to overwhelming media attention surrounding the case. The pivotal ruling comes in response to a change of venue motion filed by Justin Johnson’s lawyer, Luke Evans, who argued that the intense media…
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In response to mounting opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a coalition of civil rights, political, and advocacy groups is mobilizing to defend these initiatives. Spearheaded by leaders such as Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League, these organizations are countering criticisms voiced by figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. Morial…
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A groundbreaking two-year investigative journalism has uncovered a troubling connection between America’s largest maximum-security prison, the Louisiana State Penitentiary, and major food brands. The investigation has revealed that brands such as McDonald’s, Walmart, and Cargill benefit from this shadowy workforce. Formerly a slave plantation, the prison, known as Angola, now serves as the epicenter of…
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A federal court trial involving four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols has been postponed for four months, announced U.S. District Judge Mark Norris on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The trial, initially scheduled for May 6, has been rescheduled to commence on Sept. 9 following…
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Lincoln County District Judge Traci Soderstrom has tendered her resignation following revelations of inappropriate conduct during a murder trial, including sending over 500 text messages. Some of the text messages contained crass remarks about the district attorney and prosecutors involved in the case. Soderstrom’s resignation came just before the commencement of her trial, scheduled to…
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Some celebrities are known not just for their performances on screen but also for their scholarly achievements, including earning law degrees. While many pursued careers in entertainment instead of law, some celebrities still find ways to apply their legal knowledge. Here’s a look at some well-known figures who attended law school and diversified their career…
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is preparing to challenge major recording companies and publishing entities in a groundbreaking legal battle that aims to address how streaming royalties are calculated for heritage artists. Heritage artists, a term coined by Billboard, are defined as acts with at least 10 albums or 20 years of experience in the…
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After enduring 44 years of wrongful imprisonment for a crime he did not commit, Ronnie Long, a Black man from North Carolina, has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement. The settlement, agreed upon with the city of Concord, marks a significant step towards justice for Long, who was wrongfully convicted of raping a white…
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