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Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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ATLANTA, Georgia – A jury in Georgia awarded a total of $148 million in damages to two former election workers who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor spread lies about the workers in 2020, which resulted in racist threats and harassment, impacting the workers’ lives significantly. Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, provided emotional testimony during the trial. They described becoming targets of a false conspiracy theory that was promoted by Giuliani and other Republicans. This theory aimed to overturn the 2020 election results in favor … Read more

The Crucial Role of Legal Representation: How Eviction Lawyers Make a Difference for California Tenants

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – Having a lawyer can make all the difference for tenants facing eviction. Across the country, a staggering 80% of landlords have legal representation, while less than 5% of tenants do. However, in a tale of two Bay Area counties, the realities for tenants without legal aid can vary greatly. In San Francisco’s Japantown, Corey Lafayette, a resident of a studio apartment, found himself on the brink of eviction. As an unemployed individual relying on disability checks, Lafayette fell behind on rent during the pandemic. Fortunately for him, San Francisco is the … Read more

Defendant’s Violent Outburst Sends Shockwaves Through Courtroom

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LAS VEGAS (AP) – A defendant who violently attacked a judge in a courtroom brawl is set to appear before her again on Monday morning. Deobra Redden, who was facing a felony battery charge, tried to persuade Judge Mary Kay Holthus to show leniency and believe that he was changing his violent ways. However, when it became apparent that Redden was going to be sentenced to prison, he erupted in anger and charged at the judge, sparking a chaotic scene. In a shocking act caught on video, Redden vaulted over the judge’s bench, tackling Holthus … Read more

Former Lawrenceville Police Captain Runs for Sheriff to Combat Atlanta Crime Wave

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A former police captain in Lawrenceville, Georgia is now running for sheriff in Morgan County, with a platform focused on protecting the county from the increasing crime rates in nearby Atlanta, according to his campaign website. The former captain, Ryan Morgan, left the Lawrenceville Police Department in December 2021 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. The subsequent investigation found that both Morgan and the police chief at the time, Timothy Wallis, had harassed Captain Tawnya Gilovanni, who was the department’s first female command staff member. The investigation report also revealed the existence of … Read more