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  • Diddy Wins Dismissal in Lawsuit Filed by Colorado Inmate Alleging Defamation and Criminal Conspiracy

    Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by Colorado inmate Alfredo P. Gonzalez. The inmate, who claims affiliation with the Sinaloa drug cartel, alleged that Diddy sought his assistance in arranging sex trafficking of minors. Gonzalez further claimed that when he refused, Diddy and…

  • Camp Lejeune Claims Over Contaminated Water Exceed 500,000

    The U.S. Navy has received over 546,500 claims for compensation from individuals impacted by decades of water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, according to a recent court filing. This case is now one of the largest injury cases in history. The number of claims may fluctuate slightly, as the Navy…

  • White Florida Woman Convicted in Killing of Black Neighbor Amid Ongoing Racial Tensions

    In a case highlighting racial disparities in the justice system, Susan Lorincz, a 60-year-old white woman from Ocala, Florida, was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, during a heated dispute. The verdict was delivered by an all-white jury after just 2 1/2 hours of deliberation, marking a significant step…

  • MIT’s Enrollment Of Black, Latino Students Drops After Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ban

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw a significant drop in the diversity of its incoming freshman class this year, with just 16% of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander. This decline comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban race-based admissions practices, which had previously…

  • Judge Grants Mayor Cantrell Extension to Respond to Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations

    U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell an extension to respond to a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud. The suit, which accuses Cantrell and several other defendants of unlawfully disclosing Breaud’s personal information and photograph, was filed in July 2024. The defendants now have until September 10…

  • How Biden’s ‘Parole In Place’ Immigration Plan Could Impact Millions

    The Biden administration has launched a new immigration initiative that could dramatically change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and influence the 2024 election. Starting August 14, 2024, undocumented spouses can apply for “parole in place” status, allowing them to adjust their immigration status without leaving the U.S. Rodrigo de la Rosa, who…

  • Texas Man Wanted for Murder After Allegedly Forcing Estranged Wife to Shoot Victim

    The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurice Mack, who is wanted in connection with a heinous crime involving the forced participation of his estranged wife in a murder. The incident reportedly took place on August 14, 2024, in Katy, Texas. According to the press release, authorities were…

  • Wisconsin Bar Can’t Dodge Challenge To Mandatory Membership Over Diversity Program

    A federal judge on Monday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that challenges the mandatory membership in the Wisconsin State Bar, arguing that it violates the free speech rights of members who oppose certain initiatives, including diversity programs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries denied the Wisconsin State Bar’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought…

  • World’s First Lawyer with Down Syndrome Graduates in Mexico, Advocates for Disability Rights

    Ana Victoria Espino De Santiago has made legal history by becoming the first lawyer in the world with Down syndrome. A recent graduate of Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (BUAZ) in Mexico, De Santiago’s remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for inclusion and representation in the legal profession. Born on January 30, 1999, Ana Victoria…

  • Appeals Court Revives Google Privacy Class Action

    A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Google must face a revived lawsuit from Google Chrome users who claim the company collected their personal information without permission, even after they chose not to synchronize their browsers with their Google accounts. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco stated that the lower court…