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Los Angeles Man Awarded $3.5 Million After Being Injured by Rubber Bullet During 2020 Protest

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has granted $3.5 million to a man who claimed he sustained injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a protest in the Fairfax District following George Floyd’s killing in 2020. The protest, which took place on May 30, attracted a crowd of thousands advocating against racial injustice. Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline were part of the protest and alleged that they were trying to aid another individual who had been injured by a bean bag projectile when Cellin was struck in the face. Caroline … Read more

Federal Judge Imposes Restrictions on DHS Actions Against Journalists in Los Angeles

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A federal judge has placed limitations on the Department of Homeland Security’s use of force against journalists in Los Angeles, a decision that underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding press freedom in the United States. The ruling comes in response to incidents during recent protests, where reporters faced aggressive treatment by law enforcement officers. The ruling seeks to ensure that journalists can cover civil demonstrations without fear of retribution. In the order, the judge highlighted the critical role of a free press in a democratic society, emphasizing that media personnel should be able to operate unhindered … Read more

Federal Court Finds Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles Unlawful

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LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has determined that the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles during protests in 2020 did not comply with federal law. The ruling highlights concerns about the structure and legality of using military forces for domestic law enforcement purposes. The court found that the National Guard’s involvement in civil unrest was not authorized under the Insurrection Act or other federal statutes, raising questions about the boundaries of military assistance during local disturbances. This decision could have lasting implications for the future deployment of military personnel in … Read more

Los Angeles Lawyer Convicted of $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme Tied to Nigerian Oil Rights

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Los Angeles, California – A lawyer from the Los Angeles area has been convicted of accepting a $2.1 million bribe while acting as an officer in Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The jury found Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, also known as “Pollie,” guilty on multiple charges, which include transactional money laundering, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice. Okoronkwo, 58, of Valencia, specialized in immigration, family, and personal injury law at an office in Koreatown. Serving as general manager of the upstream division of the NNPC, he was responsible for overseeing the … Read more