controversy

  • Tim Anderson’s Baby Mama Dejah McGee Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

    In a recent turn of events, Dejah ‘Lanee’ McGee, known to many as the baby mama of MLB player Tim Anderson, found herself in legal trouble over the weekend in Illinois. According to police records, McGee was arrested on multiple charges, including child endangerment, driving with a suspended license, and attempting to flee police. The…

  • Yung Miami Slapped With $10 Million Lawsuit Over Diddy

    Rapper Yung Miami has found herself in the midst of a legal storm at her recent pool party in Houston, where she was served with a $10 million lawsuit. The lawsuit, allegedly related to claims against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for profiting off a brand and label without compensating the plaintiff, was delivered by an individual…

  • Trump Tests Legal Limits in Social Media Posts Amid New York Legal Battles

    Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred the legal waters with a series of social media posts, testing the boundaries of his ongoing civil and criminal cases in New York. In a flurry of messages on Truth Social, Trump addressed various legal controversies, including defamation lawsuits and criminal charges. Trump’s social media barrage included…

  • Mississippi To Revamp How It Notifies Next Of Kin About Deaths After 7 Men Were Buried In Unmarked Graves

    In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…

  • Diddy’s Son Christian Faces Sexual Assault Allegations Amid Growing Controversy Surrounding His Dad

    The son of renowned rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Christian Combs, is facing allegations of sexual assault and drugging, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the Combs family. Details surrounding the reported lawsuit against Christian Combs are sparse, with the identity of the alleged victim remaining undisclosed. Despite the lack of specific information, the accusations have…

  • In Tennessee, Bills Targeting Pride Flags, LGBTQ Students Near Passage

    Amidst a flurry of legislative activity targeting LGBTQ+ rights, Tennessee lawmakers are on the brink of passing bills that could severely restrict the visibility of LGBTQ+ identities in public and charter schools. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights are sounding the alarm as at least 18 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced this year, adding to the challenges…

  • Law Professor Criticizes ‘Woke Catechism’ Amid Disciplinary Action Against Her

    Amy Wax, a tenured law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, is pushing back against what she calls the school’s “woke catechism” following disciplinary actions taken against her for controversial statements she made in interviews. Wax’s statements, including unsubstantiated remarks about Black students and controversial comments about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, have…

  • World’s First: France Enshrines Abortion as a Constitutional Right on International Women’s Day

    France made history on International Women’s Day by becoming the first country in the world to enshrine the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution. The landmark event took place in Paris, where a diverse crowd gathered to witness the historic moment unfold. The move marks a significant shift in France’s approach to reproductive rights,…

  • Today in History: James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty to Assassinating Martin Luther King Jr.

    On March 10, 1969, a significant chapter in American history unfolded as James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. This pivotal moment marked a somber milestone in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Ray’s guilty plea, entered in a Memphis courtroom, shocked…

  • Drawing the Line: Exploring the Intersection of Private Conduct and Constitutional Rights in Racial Discrimination Cases

    The issue: The Constitution generally restricts only governmental, not private, conduct.  How does the Court draw the line between private and governmental conduct for constitutional purposes in the context of racial discrimination? Introduction The Constitution is a limitation on governmental conduct, not–with the exception of the Thirteenth Amendment’s prohibition of slavery–a limitation on private conduct. …