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Florida Enacts Law to Ban Homeless from Public Property, Sparks Controversy and Concerns of Forced Encampments

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Tampa, Florida – Stephanie Bennett has called a tent in the woods her home for the past eight years. Recently, she learned about a new law that could make living in her tent illegal. The legislation, known as “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” (HB 1365), has been sent to Governor Ron DeSantis to sign. If passed, the law will prohibit people from camping or sleeping on public property in local municipalities. Under the proposed law, municipalities will be required to designate a specific public space for camping and sleeping, provided they receive approval from … Read more

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Reveals Audience Favorites: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ and ‘Resynator’ Take Home Top Honors

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival have been announced, following last week’s unveiling of the Jury and Special Award winners. “Bob Trevino Likes It” took home the Audience Award for Narrative Feature, while “Monkey Man” was named the Audience Award winner for a Headliner film. The Documentary Feature Audience Award went to “Resynator.” Directed and written by Tracie Laymon, “Bob Trevino Likes It” stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. It also won the narrative feature competition in the Jury and Special Award … Read more

FTX Founder’s Lawyers Argue Against Lengthy Prison Term, Claiming No Losses in Case

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New York City – Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried, the former founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, have strongly opposed the government’s recommendation for a 50-year prison sentence. In a letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan, Bankman-Fried’s legal counsel argued that the proposed sentence was excessive and compared it to a death-in-prison recommendation. The lawyers criticized the prosecution for adopting a “medieval view of punishment” and distorting the reality of the case. Last week, U.S. prosecutors had submitted their sentencing recommendations, advocating for a minimum of 40 to 50 years in prison for Bankman-Fried. They emphasized … Read more

Federal Judiciary Urged to Curb ‘Judge Shopping’ to Ensure Fairness and Impartiality in Texas Courts

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Dallas, Texas – The advisory body to the federal judiciary has recently issued guidelines to discourage the practice of “judge shopping,” a tactic used by attorneys to ensure their case is heard by a judge who aligns with their cause. While the guidelines are not binding, there is a call for federal courts in Texas to adopt them. Judge shopping involves attorneys seeking out single-judge divisions within federal courts where the judge is likely to align with their ideology. This tactic is used to obtain favorable rulings and has become a significant issue, particularly in … Read more