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Terra Morehead, a former Kansas prosecutor under intense scrutiny for her role in framing an innocent man, has agreed to surrender her law license as part of a disciplinary agreement with the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys. Morehead’s actions, which contributed to the wrongful imprisonment of Lamonte McIntyre for 23 years, have prompted calls…
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The live video footage capturing a disturbing incident outside the Manhattan courthouse, where former President Donald Trump is undergoing trial, presented a significant challenge for news organizations as they navigated the ethical implications of broadcasting such graphic content to their audiences. CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and other news agencies found themselves thrust into the…
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Duke University has announced the discontinuation of its Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program, a move prompted by last year’s Supreme Court decision ending race-based affirmative action in college admissions. Established in 1979, the scholarship program, named after Duke’s first Black student government president, Reginaldo “Reggie” Howard, provided full tuition, room, and board for select Black…
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In a groundbreaking achievement for judicial history, Judge Jasmine Twitty became the youngest judge ever to be appointed in the United States, assuming her role as an Associate Judge of the municipal court for the city of Easley, SC at the age of 25. Subsequently, she was appointed as a municipal judge and lead judicial…
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Hanif Johnson, a 27-year-old African-American man, has shattered barriers by becoming the youngest-ever judge elected in the state of Pennsylvania. His journey from youthful encounters with law enforcement to a historic judicial role exemplifies the transformative power of perseverance and community engagement. Johnson’s path to the bench was far from conventional. Raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,…
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Benard McKinley’s journey from incarceration to acceptance at Northwestern’s Pritzker School of Law is a testament to resilience and determination. Convicted at 19 and sentenced to 100 years behind bars, McKinley turned his prison cell into a university, earning his GED and paralegal diplomas while advocating for fellow inmates. Reflecting on his time in prison,…
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Crime rates in Memphis, Tennessee, are showing a significant decline once again, as reported by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. The reduction is attributed primarily to a decrease in car thefts and thefts from vehicles. According to Bill Gibbons, the Executive Director of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, there has been about a 30% drop…
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La La Anthony, well-known for her roles in the entertainment industry, has launched a program aimed at providing legal services to young incarcerated men. The initiative, spearheaded by Anthony and her nonprofit organization ThreeSixty, seeks to offer essential support to those navigating the complexities of the legal system. According to the ThreeSixty website, the program…
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was noticeably absent from session on Monday, April 15, without any explanation. His absence has raised questions among court observers about his well-being and the reason for failing to show up in court. Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement regarding Thomas’s absence, stating that the justice would still be…
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It’s a groundbreaking move! Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has secured a seven-figure deal with Bantam Books to pen a series of crime novels. This venture marks a significant expansion of Crump’s endeavors beyond the courtroom and into the realm of fiction. The upcoming series will feature protagonist Beau Lee Cooper, a Black civil…
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