The Department of Justice has taken a firm stance in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Today, the DOJ urged the Supreme Court to reject Maxwell's appeal of her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein's sexual abuse of minors. Maxwell, now 63, had petitioned the high court to review her case, … [Read more...] about DOJ Asks High Court to Shut Down Ghislaine Maxwell’s Appeal
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New Law in Tennessee: Bullying Can Cost Teens Their Driving Privileges
The state of Tennessee has taken a bold step in the fight against bullying, as lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at curbing this behavior among young people. The facts, as we know them, are these. Starting July 1, 2025, minors found guilty of bullying or cyberbullying in juvenile court will face a new penalty: the loss of their driving privileges for one year. This … [Read more...] about New Law in Tennessee: Bullying Can Cost Teens Their Driving Privileges
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Prison Shaving Rastafarian Inmate’s Dreadlocks
The Supreme Court has decided to hear the appeal of Damon Landor, a former Louisiana prison inmate. Landor, a follower of the Rastafari faith, had his dreadlocks shorn by prison guards, which he claims violated his religious rights. The justices will scrutinize an appellate ruling that asserted that Landor could not sue prison officials for financial damages under a federal … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Hear Case on Prison Shaving Rastafarian Inmate’s Dreadlocks
Appeals Court Ruling Supports TikTok Ban Law
The federal appeals court upheld the law on Friday that requires TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell the app, or else face a U.S. banning. The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has a three-judge panel. Circuit determined that the law did not violate the First Amendment as TikTok had argued. With just over a week until the law takes effect, this decision moves a ban … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Ruling Supports TikTok Ban Law
