Jay-Z Condemns Sexual Assault Allegations as Extortion, Files Counter Lawsuit

New York — Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has vehemently denied allegations linking him to a sexual assault case and has launched legal actions to defend his reputation. The resurfaced lawsuit, refiled earlier this month, implicates both Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs in an alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl during an awards show afterparty over twenty years ago. Carter’s response has been to decry the accusations as a malicious blackmail attempt. Carter’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has dismissed the allegations as baseless and has filed a motion to reveal the identity of the accuser, referred to only … Read more

European Human Rights Court Condemns Azerbaijan for Violating Lawyer’s Free Speech in Corruption Whistleblowing Case

STRASBOURG, France — In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Azerbaijan guilty of infringing on the freedom of expression of a lawyer who had been disbarred after lodging a corruption complaint against a legal consultancy’s director. This case has drawn widespread attention as it underscores the tension between national law practices and international human rights norms. The legal proceedings centered around Afgan Mammadov, a lawyer who faced disbarment as a repercussion for accusing the director of manipulating lawyer warrants and altering official records, actions that he deemed corrupt. … Read more

Former White House Attorney Condemns Matt Gaetz’s AG Nomination as a ‘Slap in the Face’ to the Nation

Washington, D.C. — In a surprising political development, former President Trump’s White House lawyer has expressed stark opposition to the nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz for the position of Attorney General, calling it highly inappropriate and underscoring a deep divide within political circles. The nomination, which caught many by surprise, has sparked a range of reactions, including outright disbelief and fierce criticism from various quarters of the political spectrum. The lawyer, whose tenure at the White House provided him with close insights into the judicial qualifications necessary for such a pivotal role, described Gaetz’s nomination … Read more

Former Judge Luttig Condemns Trump’s Actions, Calls for Public Awareness Ahead of Election

NEW YORK — As the U.S. election heats up, former federal judge J. Michael Luttig offered a striking rebuke of former President Donald Trump, expressing hope that voters will rethink their choices come election day. In a candid interview, Luttig criticized Trump’s actions during his presidency and questioned his fitness to hold office again. Luttig, who served under two Republican administrations, described Trump’s tenure as marked by actions that betrayed national trust. “The question is whether Donald Trump is fit, and he is not,” Luttig stated, highlighting concerns about Trump’s potential re-election. He openly condemned … Read more