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Federal Jury Delivers Verdict in 2020 Fatal Shooting of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck

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Chicago – A federal jury has reached a verdict in the case involving the 2020 fatal shooting of rapper FBG Duck. The six individuals charged with murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering are Charles Liggins, Kenneth Roberson, Tacarlos Offerd, Christopher Thomas, Marcus Smart, and Ralph Turpin. According to prosecutors, FBG Duck, whose real name is Carlton Weekly, was shot dead in August 2020 near the Magnificent Mile. Two others were also injured in the shooting. The prosecution alleges that Weekly was a member of the STL/EBT, or … Read more

Philadelphia Breaks Records, Spending $41 Million to Settle Civil Rights Claims in 2023

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The city of Philadelphia is on track to set a new record for spending on civil rights litigation in 2023. Public records show that the city has already agreed to pay out $32 million to resolve civil rights claims in the first three quarters of the year. Additionally, a high-profile case settled in November adds another $9.1 million to the total. This means that Philadelphia is projected to spend a staggering $41 million on settling civil rights cases over the course of the year. The amount of money being spent on resolving … Read more

US-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Prompt Bipartisan Backlash Over Constitutional Violations

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WASHINGTON – Last week, airstrikes were conducted in Yemen against Houthi militants by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran and gained prominence during the ongoing civil war in Yemen, had been repeatedly attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Joe Biden stated that these strikes were necessary to protect US personnel, civilian mariners, and trade, as well as to safeguard freedom of navigation. However, US officials have confirmed that the airstrikes left much of the Houthis’ military capabilities intact. The airstrikes have brought together both Republicans … Read more

Carroll v. Trump: Second Defamation Trial Begins as E. Jean Carroll Seeks $10 Million in Damages

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NEW YORK, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump is set to begin on Tuesday. Carroll alleges that Trump defamed her by accusing her of lying about a sexual assault that allegedly took place in the mid-1990s. In a previous trial, a jury already found Trump liable for defamation in relation to the same accusation. The trial, known as “Carroll I,” was delayed due to legal challenges from Trump, but it has now cleared all hurdles and is ready to proceed. Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for … Read more