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Illini Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Awaits Judge’s Ruling on Suspension Appeal Amid Rape Allegations

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A federal judge in Springfield is set to make a prompt decision regarding University of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Junior’s plea to lift his suspension following sexual assault charges. Judge Colleen Lawless heard arguments from attorneys representing Shannon and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday. After hearing approximately 80 minutes of oral arguments, Lawless stated that she needed to review the relevant case law before issuing her decision. Shannon’s attorneys declined to comment after the hearing, while the University of Illinois released a statement expressing their gratitude for the opportunity … Read more

Lawsuit Unveils Disturbing Allegations of Sexual Harassment by Former New Mexico State University Professor

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Las Cruces, New Mexico – A former professor at New Mexico State University is facing allegations of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit claims that the university failed to take action after being made aware of the incident. The accused professor, Joseph Berning, retired quietly at the end of the 2022 spring semester. According to the lawsuit, Berning had a reputation for using his position to groom and sexually harass his students while he was employed at the university. This is not the first time such … Read more

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Faces Federal Mortgage Trial for Allegedly Lying on Applications

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Greenbelt, Maryland – Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s federal mortgage trial is set to begin on Tuesday with jury selection. Mosby is facing accusations of lying on mortgage applications for two vacation homes in Florida to obtain a lower interest rate. The trial will commence with opening statements on Thursday, January 18. This comes after Mosby was found guilty of perjury in a separate case last November. Earlier this month, a judge made some important decisions regarding the upcoming mortgage fraud trial. Mosby’s defense argued that the banks did not alter the loan … Read more

Texas Civil Rights Groups Seek Injunction to Halt Implementation of Controversial Immigration Enforcement Law

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Austin, Texas – The ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project have requested a federal judge to intervene and block the implementation of a new law in Texas that criminalizes unauthorized entry into the state. This legal action comes after the same groups previously filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law, which was signed by Governor Greg Abbott last month. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is set to take effect on March 5th. It grants local and state law enforcement the power to arrest and detain individuals suspected of … Read more