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  • January 19 Looms for TikTok’s U.S. Ban Decision: This Is What We Know So Far

    In a high-stakes legal showdown, TikTok appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Monday to challenge a nationwide ban set to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025. The app, which boasts 170 million American users, faces allegations that its parent company, ByteDance, poses a national security risk due to its…

  • Trump Faces Sentencing for Hush Money Conviction

    President-elect Donald Trump will face sentencing on January 10 in the criminal case where a jury convicted him of falsifying business records linked to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Justice Juan Merchan announced this date on Friday, creating an unprecedented scenario where Trump must appear in court just days before his…

  • The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state legislators can use the phrase “unborn human being” in place of “fetus” in a publicity pamphlet describing an abortion access ballot initiative. The court’s decision on Wednesday overturns a lower court ruling that found the term to be biased and emotionally charged. In a brief three-page order,…

  • A woman has been accused of stealing a Rolex watch and a gold necklace from a guest at the Bellagio Las Vegas hotel during a so-called “trick roll” incident, according to police reports. The alleged theft occurred on July 26, 2022, but the suspect, Maiah Meleschi, was not arrested until July 3, 2024, after a…

  • Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Journey To Being The First Black Woman Of The Supreme Court

    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court represents a historic milestone in American legal history, marking the first time a Black woman has ascended to the nation’s highest court. This article chronicles Judge Jackson’s remarkable path, highlighting her significant achievements and the profound impact of her appointment. Early Life and Education: Foundations of…

  • Drama! New Judge In Young Thug Case Recuses Herself Due to Deputy’s Improper Relationship with Co-Defendant

    The legal proceedings involving rapper Young Thug have encountered further complications as Judge Shukura L. Ingram recused herself from the case. This follows the earlier recusal of Fulton County’s Chief Judge Ural Glanville. The case, already mired in controversy, faces additional delays as the court seeks yet another judge to preside over it. According to…

  • Pepa From Salt-N-Pepa Plans Legal Action Against Southwest Airlines For Kicking Her Off Flight

    Pepa, of the iconic hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, is preparing to take legal action against Southwest Airlines following a contentious incident during a flight from Las Vegas to Nashville on July 15. According to reports, Pepa purchased two seats due to medical reasons related to a previous car accident. Despite wearing a knee brace, she was…

  • Explainer: How A Boeing Plea Deal Could Affect The Planemaker

    The U.S. Justice Department will charge Boeing with fraud over two fatal crashes and demand that the planemaker plead guilty or face a trial, according to people familiar with the matter. Boeing must respond to a plea deal offer from the Justice Department by the end of the week. Accepting the deal would allow the…

  • Democratic donors paid $1.7m to Biden lawyers in classified files probe

    Records reveal that Democratic donors disbursed at least $1.7 million to cover legal fees incurred by President Joe Biden during the investigation into his handling of classified documents. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) engaged a firm and an attorney on behalf of the president. President Biden has criticized his likely election rival, former President Donald…

  • Police Bust Illegal Cannabis Site in Maine – 4,700 Marijuana plants Seized, 3 Arrested

    During the search of a Skowhegan residence on Friday morning, officers also confiscated over $7,000 in suspected drug proceeds, a Toyota Tacoma truck, and various items associated with illicit drug activity, as per a news release from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.