Legal
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This Federal Judge Is Tired Of SCOTUS Conservatives’ Foolishness
Finally, someone on the federal bench isn't afraid to say constitutional originalism is BS.
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Sentencing of Nipsey Hussle’s Murderer Postponed [UPDATED]
Eric Holder was previously found guilty of first-degree murder.
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Bacardi Claims Jay-Z Backed Out on ‘Handshake Deal’
Jay-Z is looking to sell his stake in D'Ussé to Bacardi, which claims they already agreed on a price nearly a year ago.
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Did Trump’s Lawyers Get Clarence Thomas Caught Up?
Here's everything you need to know about why he shouldn't rule in any case involving the ex-prez.
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Game On: SCOTUS Slaps Down Lindsey Graham’s Last Chance At Avoiding Georgia Subpoena
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gets to question the South Carolina Senator after all.
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‘Karen’ Involved in Incident With Terrell Owens Charged With Misdemeanor
During the August incident, a Karen accused Owens of speeding through his own Florida neighborhood.
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Men Exonerated in the Murder of Malcolm X Get a Bag From NYC!
Muhammad A. Aziz and the estate of Khalil Islam will split a $26 million settlement with the city of New York.
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Ex-Cop’s Attorneys Seek Motion to Dismiss the Case in Patrick Lyoya Killing [Update]
The officer’s lawyers argue he acted in self-defense.
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This Might Be The Most Important Sentence The Supreme Court Reads This Term
A case from North Carolina could have a disastrous impact on Black voting rights, and on elections across the country as a whole.