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ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial Begins: Defense Claims Rapper Used Prop Gun, Prosecution Unveils Late Ballistic Evidence

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Los Angeles – In an unfolding legal drama, rap artist ASAP Rocky, legally known as Rakim Mayers, stands accused of shooting Terrell Ephron, aka ASAP Relli, during a confrontation on a Hollywood street on November 6, 2021. Ephron, a founding member of the Harlem-based ASAP mob – an acronym for “Always Strive and Prosper” – had at one time been a close friend of Mayers. The alleged incident, which could see Mayers facing up to 20 years if convicted, took a dramatic turn during opening arguments of his assault trial in Los Angeles. Mayers’ defense … Read more

Judge Authorizes Recall Petition Against Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice, Signatures Collection to Commence Soon

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YAKIMA, Wash. – A judge has confirmed the adequacy of recall charges against Jim Curtice, the Yakima County Coroner, allowing a recall petition to officially proceed. According to the judge’s ruling, the court-approved synopsis of the recall petition remains as it has in previous weeks, albeit with a minor correction in pronoun reference to Curtice. During the proceedings, Judge Kevin Naught highlighted that the endorsement of the document by the involved parties does not denote agreement with his decision but merely acknowledges the formal aspects of the synopsis. “Mr. Pickett and Mr. Goodman, there is … Read more

Sanders Urges CBS to Hold Firm in Face of Trump Legal Challenge

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WASHINGTON — In a rousing defense of journalistic liberty, Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly urged CBS News to firmly uphold its editorial independence in the face of a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The legal battle stems from the network’s reporting on Jan. 6 committee findings, which Trump claims were presented in a manner defamatory toward him. Trump, who announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, has often criticized media outlets for what he perceives as biased reporting. His recent move to sue CBS is seen by many as an escalation … Read more

Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s Fate in Jury’s Hands as Defense Concludes Arguing Corruption Allegations Are ‘Myth’

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Chicago — In the high-stakes corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, his attorneys portrayed him as an enigmatic leader misunderstood by the prosecution, while prosecutors charged him with orchestrating a complex web of illegal schemes to bolster his political clout and personal wealth. As the trial nears its crescendo, jurors have been tasked with dissecting a three-month presentation of the intricate, sprawling case. Madigan’s defense lawyer, Dan Collins, employed the metaphor of a sphinx — a mythical figure known for its riddles and silent demeanor — to underscore the perceived discrepancy … Read more