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Canadian-Born Muslim Breaks Barriers as First Arab-American Judge Nominated for Federal Trial Court in Washington D.C.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Amir H. Ali, a Canadian-born Muslim, is on the verge of becoming the first judge of Arab descent on the federal trial court in the District of Columbia. President Joe Biden nominated Ali earlier this year, and his confirmation by the Senate is pending. Ali, who hails from Kingston, Ontario, recounted his family’s journey to the United States at his recent nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He spoke of his parents’ decision to leave Egypt for Canada in search of better opportunities. Ali, however, did not mention his personal motivation … Read more

Trump’s Ferocious Criticism Targets Judge Imposing Enormous $355 Million Fine

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Detroit, Michigan – Former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Michigan on Saturday and launched a scathing attack against the judge who fined him a whopping $355 million. Venting his frustration to the crowd, Trump accused the judge of bias and corruption in a case related to Trump University. The rally, held at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, drew thousands of Trump supporters who cheered on the former president’s fiery remarks. During his speech, Trump criticized Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who presided over the Trump University class-action lawsuit in … Read more

Suspended Pennsylvania Judge Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head and attempting to deceive him into believing that he shot himself. Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight, 57, reportedly shot Michael McCoy at his home on February 10 after he attempted to end their year-long relationship. McKnight’s arrest comes after a 911 call she made, where she claimed her boyfriend was unable to see. According to reports, McCoy had made numerous attempts to end the relationship prior to the incident. … Read more

Pennsylvania Judge Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend While He Slept

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A judge in Pennsylvania is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head while he slept. The incident occurred on February 9 at a home in Harrisburg, according to a case affidavit. The victim, Michael McCoy, had attempted to end his one-year relationship with Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight. McCoy had made multiple attempts to get McKnight to move out following the end of their relationship. On the night of the incident, he returned home from a restaurant and informed McKnight that he … Read more