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Lawsuit Alleges TSU Athletic Director Coerced Staff Member with Promises of Career Advancement in Disturbing Assault Case

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HOUSTON — Kevin Granger, the athletic director at Texas Southern University, faces serious allegations of sexually assaulting an unnamed staff member, according to a lawsuit filed by the Buzbee Law Firm. The claims highlight troubling conduct that reportedly occurred within Granger’s office. The lawsuit, unveiled by attorney Tony Buzbee, alleges that Granger invited the victim to his office on April 30, 2025, where he purportedly began questioning her inappropriately. The suit claims Granger repeatedly asked whether she was recording their conversation while proceeding to make unwanted physical advances. In their statement, Buzbee’s firm emphasized the … Read more

Federal Judge Chides Trump Administration Over Last-Minute Request in Controversial Deportation Case

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GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge expressed frustration with attorneys from the Trump administration during a hearing on Tuesday, criticizing their late request for an extension in a case involving Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant and alleged member of the MS-13 gang. The judge characterized the administration’s approach as careless and lacking urgency. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis denied the Justice Department’s request for an additional 30 days to respond, highlighting that officials waited until the same day their answer was due to seek more time. She pointed out the Justice Department’s failure … Read more

Utah House Speaker Demands Judge’s Resignation Over Controversial Sentencing in Child Exploitation Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — Calls for the resignation of a Utah judge have intensified following controversial remarks made during the sentencing of a young man in a child sexual exploitation case. House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican from Hooper, took to social media to urge 7th District Judge Don Torgerson to step down after Torgerson cited the defendant’s “privilege” while opting against imposing further jail time or a fine. The backlash stemmed from the sentencing of 22-year-old Aidan Hoffman in Grand County. Hoffman had pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to the sexual exploitation … Read more

Greenpeace Fights Back: Seeks Reduction of $667 Million Damages in Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Greenpeace is appealing to a North Dakota court to reconsider a staggering nearly $667 million in damages that were awarded to the developers of the Dakota Access Pipeline earlier this year. The environmental organization contends that the financial penalty is excessively high and seeks a reduction on claims that the award does not align with the actual harm inflicted. The damages were ruled in March by Judge Daniel Hovland, following a lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The lawsuit accused Greenpeace of conspiring to disrupt … Read more