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Cher’s Son Opposes Conservatorship Request, Declares Mother ‘Unfit’ in Court Battle

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LOS ANGELES – Cher’s request for conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman was not immediately approved by a judge, who ruled that there was insufficient time for Allman and his attorneys to review the filed documents. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui made the decision on Friday, stating that the court required the documents to be submitted at least five days before the hearing. Allman, who is opposing the petition, was also granted the right to choose his own legal representation. One of Allman’s attorneys, Avi Levy, expressed his client’s satisfaction with … Read more

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Non-Fatal Shooting, Held Pending Trial Despite Release Request

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Washington, D.C. – Andrew Parsons, 28, pleaded not guilty to a non-fatal shooting during his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on January 5. Parsons is facing charges including assault with intent to kill, aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from an incident that took place on August 9 on the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to court documents, Parsons engaged in an argument with a known individual and proceeded to shoot him multiple times in … Read more

Oregon Judge Denies DOJ Request to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Government’s Support for Fossil Fuel Industry Despite Knowing Climate Risks

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EUGENE, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people in Oregon has been rejected by a judge. The lawsuit alleges that the federal government was aware of the dangers posed by carbon pollution but continued to support the fossil fuel industry through policies and subsidies. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken stated that the climate crisis poses a threat to our survival and requires urgent action. The lawsuit, brought by young plaintiffs and represented by the group Our Children’s Trust, argues that the government’s actions have … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds West Point’s Affirmative Action Policies in Admissions Process, Dismissing Lawsuit Request

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NEW YORK – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, rejecting a request to block affirmative action policies at the school. Judge Philip Halpern denied a group’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the school’s race-conscious admissions practices. The ruling is a result of a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that prompted the Supreme Court’s landmark affirmative action ruling last year. However, the high court’s ruling did not apply to military academies, prompting … Read more