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Special Judge Stands Strong: Refuses Defense Request to Step Down in Delphi Murders Case

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The special judge overseeing the Delphi murders case has declined a request from the defense to step down from the trial. On Tuesday, Special Judge Frances Gull made her decision known, rejecting the defense team’s plea to have her removed from Richard Allen’s case. The defense argued that Judge Gull was biased against Allen and his attorneys. However, Judge Gull cited an earlier unanimous decision by the Indiana Supreme Court which upheld her position in the case. Allen is scheduled to appear in court next week for a hearing, with his trial … Read more

Lizzo to Face Trial as Judge Refuses to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Former Dancers

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Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit filed by three former dancers against Grammy-winning artist Lizzo will proceed after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied the singer’s request to dismiss the case. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination, sexual harassment, fat-shaming, and other offenses against Lizzo. Despite the judge dismissing some claims, the dancers’ lawyer, Ron Zambrano, hailed the ruling as a victory, emphasizing that it sends a strong message that even celebrities are not immune to reprehensible conduct. Lizzo, known for her empowering messages of self-love and body positivity, vehemently denied all the accusations, … Read more

Manhattan Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case of Daniel Penny in Fatal Subway Choking Incident

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Manhattan, New York – A Manhattan judge has denied a motion to dismiss the case of Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter for fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway car. Neely, a 30-year-old Black man experiencing homelessness, died in May after Penny put him in a chokehold during an incident on the subway. The judge’s decision was based on medical evidence and Neely’s cause of death, ruling that Penny’s actions directly led to Neely’s demise. Defense lawyers had argued that Penny did not intend to harm Neely and that he was trying to … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more