Jamaal

Alameda County Jury Finds Jamaal Thomas Guilty in High-Profile First-Degree Murder Case

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OAKLAND, Calif. — In a significant verdict, an Alameda County jury convicted Jamaal Thomas of first-degree murder, alongside related charges, in connection with the death of a local man last year. The decision, reached after extensive deliberations, highlights an intense legal battle and casts a spotlight on violent crime in the region. Thomas, who remained stoic as the verdict was read, was found guilty of not only murder but also two counts of robbery. The charges stemmed from an incident that led to the tragic death of 49-year-old David Lamont, a well-known member of the … Read more

Jamaal Bowman’s Campaign Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over False Accusation of Hamas Funding

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City & State NY reported that the campaign for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y) is considering a defamation lawsuit against his opponent, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, over an accusation that Bowman received money from Hamas. A lawyer representing the Bowman campaign sent a letter to the Latimer campaign demanding a retraction of the false accusation. The letter states that the accusation is a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act and could be considered defamation. According to the Black Westchester magazine, Latimer made the accusation while speaking at an event where he was questioned about … Read more