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Two Alleged Killers of Run-DMC Founder Jam Master Jay Set to Stand Trial for Murder After Over Two Decades

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Queens, New York – Two decades after the tragic shooting of Jam Master Jay, co-founder of the iconic hip hop group Run-DMC, the alleged killers will finally face trial for murder. Jury selection for the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald “Tinard” Washington begins today at the Brooklyn Federal Court, coinciding with what would have been the late DJ’s 59th birthday. Opening arguments are scheduled for January 29th. The unsolved murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, has long puzzled both his family and the hip hop community in New York. … Read more

Texas Women’s Lives Hang in the Balance: The Terrifying Reality of Miscarriage in the Wake of Abortion Restrictions

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HOUSTON, Texas – In a harrowing account, a woman from Texas shares her traumatic experience of suffering a miscarriage in a state where access to abortion services has been severely restricted. The woman, Erin A. Snider, recounts enduring excruciating pain and uncertainty during her miscarriage, with no guarantee of receiving the medical care she needed. Snider’s story highlights the dangerous consequences of recent laws that have limited reproductive rights in Texas. Snider’s ordeal began on Labor Day when she went to the emergency room after experiencing bleeding. Fearful of the worst, she reached out to … Read more

Founder of Anti-Eviction Non-Profit Admits to Authorizing Mocking Website Targeting Landlord Law Firm

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PASADENA, Calif. — A founder and leader of BASTA, a non-profit organization in Los Angeles County that advocates for jury trials in unlawful detainer cases, testified on Friday that he authorized the purchase of the domain name dennisblock.com. The website was used to mock and criticize one of the county’s major law firms representing landlords. During a jury trial involving invasion of privacy and libel claims brought by Dennis P. Block and Associates against Daniel J. Bramzon, BASTA, and contractor Brett Schulte, Bramzon admitted from the witness stand that he gave permission for the purchase … Read more

Yankees’ Offer to Blake Snell Falls Short, but Deal Still Possible as Offseason Continues

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New York, NY – The New York Yankees are still in negotiations with left-hander Blake Snell, the top starting pitcher in the current MLB free-agent market. While the Yankees had previously made an offer to Snell earlier this month, no deal was reached due to a significant gap between the two sides. However, there is now reason for optimism as the reported gap has decreased, making it more likely that a deal could be reached later in the offseason. According to an update from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Yankees offered Snell a six-year, $150 million … Read more