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Jennifer Crumbley Requests House Arrest instead of Prison Sentence as Threats Against Prosecutor Surface

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PONTIAC, Mich. – Jennifer Crumbley, the defendant in the Oxford High School shooting case, has requested house arrest instead of a prison sentence. The prosecutor’s office revealed that if given this punishment, Jennifer would live in her lawyer’s guest house. Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Marc Keast detailed this request in a recent sentencing memo. Keast argued that such a sentence would be inadequate given the severity of the tragedy caused by Jennifer’s negligence. According to the memo, Jennifer’s attorney, Shannon Smith, is advocating for her release on a tether and for her to reside in … Read more

UK Judges Call for Government to Cease Arms Sales to Israel, Citing Human Rights Concerns

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LONDON (AP) – A group of judges in the UK issued a call to the government to stop selling arms to Israel, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record in relation to its actions towards Palestine. The judges argue that continuing to export weapons to Israel is incompatible with the UK’s commitment to international law and its responsibility to uphold human rights. The appeal, made by the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) group, highlights the increasing pressure faced by the British government to reassess its relationship with Israel. The UK has a long-standing history … Read more

LSU Settles Lawsuit Over Mishandling of Sexual Misconduct Reports, Pays $1.9 Million to Former Students

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – LSU has reached a settlement agreement to pay $1.9 million in a lawsuit involving 10 former students. The lawsuit accused university officials of violating the students’ civil rights by failing to adequately investigate and address reports of rape, partner violence, and sexual harassment on campus. The settlement, obtained through a public-records request, was signed by LSU President William Tate on March 27. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, came in the wake of numerous former students speaking out about their experiences of sexual assault at LSU. Two plaintiffs in the case alleged … Read more

Prominent Art Scholars and Curators Join Forces for Groundbreaking Exhibition

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London, UK – From Columbia University in New York to the Walter Leblanc Foundation in Brussels, a group of esteemed curators and art scholars are making significant contributions to the contemporary art world. These individuals, including Julia Bryan-Wilson, Alia Swastika, Chika Okeke-Agulu, Elena Crippa, and María Inés Rodríguez, have extensive experience and expertise in curating exhibitions, conducting research, and promoting art discourse. Julia Bryan-Wilson, the President of Columbia University and a Professor of Contemporary Art and LGBTQ+ Studies, has curated notable exhibitions such as “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen” and “Louise Nevelson: Persistence.” As a … Read more