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The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, facilitated the process of filing workplace discrimination lawsuits. The ruling provided support to Jatonya Muldrow, a St. Louis police officer who alleged that her transfer to a less desirable position was due to her gender. Muldrow contended that she was moved out of a police intelligence unit…
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The family of an 11-year-old girl from Jenison, Michigan, has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the operators of a local Wendy’s restaurant. They are alleging that the establishment’s unsanitary conditions resulted in their daughter’s severe illness and permanent disabilities. According to the lawsuit filed by Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, PLLC on behalf of…
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) campus was rocked by an alleged shooting incident late Sunday night, April 14. Gunshots rang out inside the freshman residence hall, Barbee Hall, around 11:30 p.m. According to reports from WFMY News 2, the incident involved a single gunshot fired on the second floor of Barbee…
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State Representative Delisha Boyd of Louisiana is pushing for changes in the state’s abortion laws, drawing from her own family’s painful history. Boyd’s mother, who was raped at 15 and became pregnant with Boyd, struggled with limited options due to abortion being illegal at the time. Boyd’s advocacy aims to prevent similar situations for young…
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The Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a transgender middle-school girl in West Virginia can compete in her school’s girls’ track and cross-country teams. The court’s 2-1 decision blocked enforcement of a state law prohibiting transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams. U.S. Circuit Judge Toby Heytens, appointed by…
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In a surprising twist in the ongoing trial involving the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, testimony from one of the founding members has stirred up controversy. Walter “DK” Murphy’s testimony has captured public attention after he allegedly agreed to cooperate with law enforcement. As part of his plea agreement, DK took the stand and faced…
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A Tennessee judge is set to determine whether journals belonging to the Nashville school shooter should be made public records. The hearing, which spans two days, commenced with attorney Lora Fox arguing that certain writings found in the shooter’s car could be released to the public without impeding the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident…
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In a speech to the Midland County Bar Association, conservative federal appeals court judge James Ho criticized the U.S. Judicial Conference’s new judicial assignment policy. He argued it succumbed to political pressure and undermined judicial independence. Ho emphasized that judges should adhere to the law without bending rules to avoid criticism. He condemned the idea…
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On Tuesday, the selection process for jurors in Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial continued, with the first seven jurors chosen. The judge warned against intimidating prospective jurors after Trump audibly muttered during questioning. Trump faces 34 felony counts related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. He denies wrongdoing and calls…
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Grammy-nominated singer Trey Songz, real name Tremaine Neverson, has settled a $25 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.” The confidential conditional settlement was disclosed in recent court documents, just before the trial was set to begin this fall. A trial was due to begin on Sept. 16…
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