Floyd

"From Friends to Foes: 50 Cent Takes a Jab at Floyd Mayweather Amid Lawsuit Drama"

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New York—Rap artist 50 Cent and boxing champion Floyd Mayweather have seen their friendship transform into a public rivalry, marked by a series of social media exchanges and personal challenges over the years. Their complicated history dates back to before Mayweather’s brief imprisonment in 2012 when he asked 50 Cent to manage his boxing promotion company, The Money Team. Initially, 50 Cent embraced this role, providing support as Mayweather served his sentence. Upon Mayweather’s release, tensions boiled over when 50 Cent sought $1 million, claiming it was payment for his work with the promotion. Mayweather’s … Read more

San Jose Jury Awards $1.3 Million to Protester Injured by Police During 2020 George Floyd Demonstrations

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San Jose, Calif. — A man who was injured by a police projectile during a George Floyd protest in the summer of 2020 has been awarded over $1.3 million by a federal civil jury. The verdict addresses claims of excessive force used by law enforcement officers, marking a significant legal outcome in the wake of events that drew widespread criticism globally and prompted changes in the city’s approach to managing protests. Kyle Johnson initiated a lawsuit against the city of San Jose and Officer James Adgar in 2021, alleging violations of his First and Fourth … Read more

Jury Sides with Des Moines Police in Legal Battle Over George Floyd Protest Detainment

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Des Moines, Iowa – A jury recently sided with Des Moines police officers in a lawsuit stemming from their actions during the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The legal action, initiated by Denver Foote, argued that her rights were violated when she was arrested while participating in a local demonstration. Foote, who was among the many vocalizing their dissent against police brutality nationwide, contended that her arrest for violating a curfew was unjust. Her claim was that the curfew order was selectively enforced, suggesting it was a tactic to … Read more

Seattle Reaches $10 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Over George Floyd Protests

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SEATTLE, Wash. – The City of Seattle has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving more than 50 individuals who were affected by the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd. City Attorney Ann Davison agreed to a $10 million settlement, bringing an end to the legal proceedings which began in September 2020. The settlement comes as a relief to the city, as it allows them to focus on the present and move forward from the turmoil of last year. Davison highlighted the financial benefits of the settlement, stating that it was the best … Read more