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Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler found himself in an unexpected situation on Friday morning as he was arrested and booked by the Louisville Metro Police Department before his tee time at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Despite the chaotic turn of events, Scheffler managed to maintain his composure and deliver a stellar performance on the…
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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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Daphne and Edriuna Davis, a mother-daughter duo from Alabama, achieved a remarkable milestone when they graduated from the Birmingham School of Law simultaneously. In 2022, Daphne and Edriuna Davis walked across the stage together at the Bill Harris Arena, proudly receiving their Juris Doctorate degrees from the Birmingham School of Law! Their achievement is not…
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Shequeena McKenzie, a 28-year-old native of McComb, Mississippi, has etched her name in history as the first Black judge in her hometown. In a significant milestone for the city and the state, McKenzie’s appointment represents a beacon of hope and inspiration for young women aspiring to careers in law and public service. Driven by a…
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