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Fulton County DA Defends Hiring of Private Attorney as Lead Prosecutor in Trump Election Fraud Case, Calls Criticism Unfair and Possibly Racist

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ATLANTA, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has addressed the controversy surrounding her choice of private attorney Nathan Wade as lead prosecutor in the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others. Responding to allegations of an improper relationship between her and Wade, Willis defended her decision and suggested that criticisms may be rooted in unfairness and even racism. Speaking at the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Willis praised Wade’s extensive legal experience and impeccable credentials, emphasizing that he is more than qualified to oversee the complex racketeering case. … Read more

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