In a recent courtroom appearance on February 1st, actress Tiffany Haddish accepted a plea deal related to her DUI arrest in Beverly Hills in Nov. 2024. The comedian, known for her roles in “Girls Trip” and “Nobody’s Fool,” pleaded no contest to reckless driving, leading to the dismissal of her two misdemeanor DUI charges. The…
In 2023, former Florida solicitor general Chris Kise emerged as the top-paid lawyer in Donald Trump’s legal team, raking in nearly $9 million through his firm, Chris Kise & Associates, and Continental PLLC. Kise played a crucial role as Trump’s lead lawyer in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case, where the former president…
At just 34 years old and only six months into his tenure, Judge Scott McAfee has found himself presiding over the trial of a former US president. The Georgia election interference prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators is by far the most legally – and logistically – complex out of four blockbuster cases…
A woman, Malia Ashad, has filed a federal lawsuit against several sheriff’s deputies, accusing them of assaulting her while she was hospitalized and awaiting a CT scan at the Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center in California. According to the lawsuit filed on February 1, 2022, Ashad was already injured when deputies allegedly punched her…
Megan Thee Stallion Used The Line ‘Megan’s Law’ In A Diss Track And Triggered A Storm On Social Media. This Is Why! Not long ago, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion sparked controversy with her diss track “HISS,” igniting a fierce debate on social media due to its explicit reference to “Megan’s Law”. The mention of…
Renowned rapper Young Thug is currently facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This law, originally designed to combat organized crime, is being applied broadly in this case, alleging that Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life (YSL), serves as a cover for the violent street gang Young Slime Life. Charges and…
Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are facing various criminal charges in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case, with a common thread tying their alleged misconduct together: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). This state law, commonly referred to as RICO, shares similarities with its federal counterpart and enables prosecutors to encompass…
Impeachment is a constitutional process in the United States designed to address serious misconduct by a sitting president. It is a rare and solemn undertaking, initiated by the House of Representatives, that can result in the removal of the president from office. The process begins with the House launching an impeachment inquiry, typically triggered by…
At the age of 25, Sinenhlanhla Passcara Mthembu achieved a significant milestone by becoming the founder and director of her own law firm in Durban, South Africa. Mthembu’s law firm, Passcara and Partners Incorporated, specializes in family law, personal injury, and more, demonstrating her determination and ambition. Although Mthembu pursued a career in law after…
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