The family of Zareef M. Fawaz has submitted notice of their intent to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Madison County Jail, alleging that officers failed to provide him with life-saving medication. This failure, according to the family, resulted in Fawaz’s death on May 31, 2023. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, condemned…
The recent remarks by French politician Raphaël Glucksmann calling for the return of the Statue of Liberty to France demands a legal and diplomatic analysis. While his statement was largely symbolic, it raises fundamental questions about the ownership, international agreements, and historical significance of the iconic statue. Can France legally demand the return of Lady…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate and Palestinian student leader, on Saturday, according to a statement from Student Workers of Columbia. Khalil was inside a Columbia University-owned residence when ICE agents entered his apartment and took him into custody. According to his attorney, Amy Greer, ICE…
A Spelman College student is facing multiple criminal charges following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75/85 in Atlanta that resulted in serious injuries and the temporary closure of the highway. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the crash occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. on March 7, 2025, near the North Avenue exit. Law enforcement…
An Osceola County woman is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, home invasion, kidnapping, and aggravated assault, after she allegedly stabbed a customer in a dispute over a pizza delivery tip. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Brianna Alvelo, 22, delivered a pizza to a guest at the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee in…
Sara Rivers, a former contestant on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ MTV reality show Making The Band, has filed a lawsuit against the music mogul, the network, and other involved parties, alleging mistreatment, sexual harassment, and career mismanagement. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Ariel Mitchell, comes as multiple legal claims continue to surface against Diddy in the…
A Florida man accused of brutally attacking a nurse, leaving her with life-altering injuries, is now facing a potential hate crime enhancement in addition to attempted murder charges. Stephen Scantlebury, 33, allegedly assaulted the nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, causing devastating injuries. According to an affidavit, “essentially every bone in…
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an emergency stay on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, temporarily blocking a district court order that required the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to release over $1 billion in foreign aid by midnight. The ruling delays the impact of a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by Judge Amir Ali…