Civil

Killer of Brittanee Drexel to Face Civil Trial in Georgetown County Next Week

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Georgetown County, S.C. – A significant legal proceeding is set to take place in Georgetown County next week as Raymond Moody, convicted of the murder of Brittanee Drexel, is scheduled to appear for a civil trial. Moody, who is currently serving a life sentence, will be transported from the South Carolina Department of Corrections to the county’s judicial center on Monday, following a judge’s approval of the transportation order earlier this month. Brittanee Drexel, originally from New York, tragically disappeared on April 25, 2009, while she was vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Her disappearance remained a … Read more

Civil Rights Pioneer Judge L. Clifford Davis Passes Away at 100, Leaves Legacy of Justice and Equality

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FORT WORTH, Texas — L. Clifford Davis, a legal pioneer who relentlessly challenged and ultimately dismantled racial segregation in North Texas schools, passed away at the age of 100. His groundbreaking efforts not only reshaped educational rights but also established him as Tarrant County’s first Black judge, forever changing the landscape of American jurisprudence. Davis was born in the small town of Wilton, Arkansas. Despite early educational limitations, he would later become instrumental in the civil rights movement within the legal arena in Texas. Unable to attend classes with white students at the University of … Read more

Former City Lawyer Alleges Discrimination by Davenport Officials, Sparks Civil Rights Investigation

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DAVENPORT, Iowa — A former municipal attorney has filed a complaint against the city of Davenport, alleging that she faced persistent harassment and discrimination from city officials, which she claims were severe enough to drive her from her position. Mallory Bagby, the attorney in question, submitted a detailed 22-page document to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission outlining her grievances. According to the complaint, Bagby’s departure from city employment was the culmination of ongoing issues after she accused specific city leaders and elected officials of infringing on her civil rights. She identifies herself in the complaint … Read more

Jury Awards Over $18 Million to Family in St. Louis Police Shooting Civil Suit

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St. Louis, Missouri – A St. Louis jury has ordered compensation to the tune of millions of dollars to the family of Mansur Ball-Bey, who was shot and killed by police while a 2015 search warrant was being executed. This ruling came on Friday, concluding a case that reflects ongoing national debates over police use of force and accountability. Mansur Ball-Bey was 18 at the time he was fatally shot by two officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). The incident occurred in the Fountain Park neighborhood when officers were conducting the search … Read more