Cemetery

Tragic Discovery: Body of Missing 15-Year-Old Found in Detroit Cemetery Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

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Detroit, Mich. — A felony charge has been dismissed against a local man after a court hearing related to a July shooting incident involving a teenager. Judge Marlena Taylor of the 36th District Court dismissed the charge against the 26-year-old on Saturday due to the absence of the key witness. The man had been charged on July 17 with a firearms violation following an incident that occurred on July 14 at his apartment located on the 9100 block of Kercheval Street. According to court records, a 13-year-old boy, a neighbor, was handling an unsecured handgun … Read more

Legal Boundaries Questioned: Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery Campaign Event Scrutinized

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Washington, D.C. — Amid the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, questions swirl regarding the legality of a campaign video shot during a visit by former President Donald Trump. The video, which has garnered attention and controversy, was filmed during an official event commemorating Veterans Day, sparking a debate over the appropriate use of such hallowed grounds. Legal experts question whether this activity breached the strict regulations that govern political activities at national military cemeteries. Arlington, resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans and their immediate family members, is regulated under federal law that … Read more

West Nyack’s Mount Moor Cemetery: A Portal to African American Heritage and History

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West Nyack, NY — The Palisades Center, one of America’s largest shopping malls, is battling a major financial crisis as it faces foreclosure due to unpaid debts that have escalated over time. Currently, the mall’s management is under the supervision of a temporary receiver appointed by a state Supreme Court judge, an indication of the severity of the financial woes it is encountering. In August, Justice Francis A. Kahn III mandated Chris Neilson, managing partner of Trigild IVL, LLC, to oversee the operations of the shopping center. Neilson’s role involves managing leasing agreements, collecting rent … Read more

Neglected Historic Black Cemetery Sparks Lawsuit Against Atlanta Homeowner’s Association

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Atlanta, Georgia – A lawsuit alleges that a homeowners association in Buckhead is neglecting a historic Black cemetery adjacent to its property. Descendants of those buried at Piney Grove Cemetery are taking legal action to compel the Bluffs at Lenox Homeowners Association (HOA) to fulfill its commitments to maintain the cemetery. The lawsuit claims that during the era of segregation in Buckhead, Piney Grove Cemetery was one of the limited options available for Black burials. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation suggests that many of the burials at this cemetery could be of former slaves. … Read more