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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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Renowned actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has initiated legal action against Home Depot, seeking damages exceeding $1 million for alleged racial discrimination encountered by himself and two associates at one of the retailer’s stores. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, details an incident that occurred at a Home Depot location in West Hills, California, on February…
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Snoop Dogg and Master P, iconic figures in the rap industry, have taken legal action against retail giant Walmart and food manufacturer Post Consumer Brands. The rappers are alleging deliberate attempts to undermine their cereal product’s success. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, and spanning 34 pages, accuses Walmart and Post of intentionally…
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A lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Tracey St. Julian and Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, alleging that a baby was decapitated during delivery due to excessive force used by the doctor. The parents of the infant, Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr., along with their attorneys, revealed the distressing details at…
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Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal field as they secure their place among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Law and Justice Edition. MIPAD, a global initiative supporting the International Decade for People of African Descent, has honored…
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Harvard Law School has announced an initiative that aims to alleviate the financial burden for some incoming law students. Starting this fall, students with the highest financial need will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious institution tuition-free, thanks to the newly launched Opportunity Fund. Traditionally, the cost of law school tuition has posed a…
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