Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Postponed to 2023, Defense Seeks Private Investigator in Strategic Move

Los Angeles, California — A retrial for disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been rescheduled for the next year, as his defense attorney, Mark Werksman, seeks to enlist the aid of a private investigator. The retrial, initially set for this month, will delve into accusations of sexual assault involving five women, which allegedly took place in hotels in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Weinstein, 71, is currently serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison after being convicted in 2020 for rape and sexual assault. This conviction marked a significant development in the #MeToo … Read more

Groundbreaking Move: First Openly Transgender Lawyer to Defend Trans Youth at Supreme Court

Washington, D.C. – In a landmark moment for the LGBTQ+ community, Chase Strangio, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), is set to become the first openly transgender attorney to present a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. On December 4, Strangio will argue on behalf of transgender minors, their families, and a medical professional in a challenge against Tennessee’s prohibition on gender-affirming care for minors. Strangio, 41, serves as the co-director of the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project and has been pivotal in key LGBT rights cases, including the landmark 2015 decision … Read more

AAA Highlights Importance of ‘Move Over’ Laws to Protect Roadside Workers on National Awareness Day

On National “Move Over” Day, numerous organizations, including AAA, are seizing the opportunity to remind drivers across the country of laws designed to protect roadside workers and emergency personnel. These laws, widely referred to as “Move Over” laws, dictate that drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching any vehicle with flashing lights parked on the side of the road. Established in all 50 states, “Move Over” laws are essential for the safety of police officers, emergency responders, and service workers, like tow truck drivers, who perform their duties in vulnerable road side settings. … Read more

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s Bold Move: Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Amid Allegations of Mossad Interference

The Hague, Netherlands — Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has sparked global debate after taking unprecedented legal action against a top official from a close Western ally. Khan, who has held the role for three years, has sought an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a significant shift in ICC’s usual diplomatic procedures. This decision did not sit well with U.S. President Joe Biden, highlighting the complex interplay between international law and global diplomacy. The allegations against Netanyahu stem from claims involving Israeli intelligence activities against … Read more