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U.S. Judge’s Hands Tied as Trump Administration Pushes Forward with Controversial Deportations Despite Torture Risks

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ruled that she is unable to halt the deportation of four men from Ghana to their home countries, where they reportedly face the risk of torture and persecution. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s decision represents a significant setback for advocates who argue that the U.S. government is evading international law regarding the treatment of migrants. Judge Chutkan expressed alarm over the government’s actions, noting concerns about the procedures involved in these deportations. While she recognized that the administration seems to be bypassing the U.N. Convention Against Torture by sending … Read more

High-Profile Lawyer Detained Amidst Major Corruption Probe Tied to Likud Minister

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JERUSALEM — A lawyer associated with a prominent Israeli minister from the Likud party was detained during a large-scale police operation targeting alleged financial misconduct. The dramatic police action unfolded as investigators sought to unravel a complex web of suspected financial crimes involving several key individuals close to the minister. The arrest of the lawyer comes amid growing scrutiny over political figures in Israel grappling with allegations of corruption. This incident is part of a broader investigation that has intensified over the past few months, drawing attention to the intersection of politics and finance in … Read more

Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100K Verdict Tied to Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos has requested a California court to dismiss a $100,000 jury verdict that concluded he assisted disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a failed scheme to extort Nike. Geragos claims the awarded damages are legally unsupportable, as they were given without a finding of liability against him. In his motion filed with the court, Geragos argues that awarding damages without establishing any legal responsibility contradicts established legal principles. He is contesting the jury’s decision, which emerged from allegations about Avenatti’s conduct during a high-profile case involving the sportswear giant. … Read more

Los Angeles Lawyer Convicted of $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme Tied to Nigerian Oil Rights

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Los Angeles, California – A lawyer from the Los Angeles area has been convicted of accepting a $2.1 million bribe while acting as an officer in Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The jury found Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, also known as “Pollie,” guilty on multiple charges, which include transactional money laundering, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice. Okoronkwo, 58, of Valencia, specialized in immigration, family, and personal injury law at an office in Koreatown. Serving as general manager of the upstream division of the NNPC, he was responsible for overseeing the … Read more