Oklahoma Man Awarded $25 Million After False Accusations in Racist Basketball Announcer Case

Muskogee County, Oklahoma – A man in Oklahoma has been awarded $25 million by a jury after he was wrongly identified as the announcer who made racist comments during a 2021 broadcast of a girls’ basketball game. The verdict came after Scott Sapulpa sued the state’s largest newspaper for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury in Muskogee County ruled in favor of Sapulpa, granting him $5 million in actual damages and an additional $20 million in punitive damages. Sapulpa’s attorney, Michael Barkett, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the case, stating, … Read more

Fulton County DA Defends Hiring of Private Attorney as Lead Prosecutor in Trump Election Fraud Case, Calls Criticism Unfair and Possibly Racist

ATLANTA, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has addressed the controversy surrounding her choice of private attorney Nathan Wade as lead prosecutor in the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and 14 others. Responding to allegations of an improper relationship between her and Wade, Willis defended her decision and suggested that criticisms may be rooted in unfairness and even racism. Speaking at the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Willis praised Wade’s extensive legal experience and impeccable credentials, emphasizing that he is more than qualified to oversee the complex racketeering case. … Read more