All articles tagged with #legal history
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses how former President Donald Trump's plan to make recess appointments, bypassing Senate confirmation, would have been opposed by his judicial hero, Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia was known for his strict interpretation of the Constitution, which would likely have conflicted with Trump's approach to recess appointments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Brother Marquis, a key member of the Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 58. Known for his role in the group's controversial and legally significant works, Marquis' passing was confirmed by the group's manager. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters have spoken out about the death of OJ Simpson, who passed away from cancer at 76. They expressed mixed emotions, describing his death as the end of a complicated chapter due to his tumultuous relationship with Nicole and the impact on their family. Despite his acquittal in the 1995 murder trial of Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman, the sisters remain convinced of his culpability. OJ is survived by his four children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
OJ Simpson's remains have been cremated, with his lawyer stating that Simpson wouldn't want anyone to feel sorry for him. The former NFL star, who was acquitted of the 1994 murder of his ex-wife and her friend, passed away at the age of 76 after battling prostate cancer. His attorney confirmed that Simpson's cremains will be given to his children, and no public memorial is planned. Despite his legal history and controversies, Simpson's lawyer described his last years as "fantastic," and highlighted his impact as a famous and polarizing figure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
OJ Simpson's remains have been cremated following his death at the age of 76, with his lawyer stating that Simpson wouldn't want anyone to feel sorry for him. His attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, mentioned that Simpson had a "fantastic" final few years and that his cremains will be given to his children. Simpson, a former NFL player, was famously acquitted of criminal charges in the 1995 trial of the century but was found liable for the deaths in a separate civil court case. He also served time in prison for armed robbery.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
The two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, both 109 years old, attended a hearing at the Oklahoma supreme court seeking reparative justice for the atrocity. The case calls for the return of land and property destroyed or stolen during the massacre. The survivors' lawyer emphasized the urgency of the moment, while the defendants argued that the survivors lacked standing to bring the case. The justices have reserved their ruling, and the outcome will be closely watched as a significant litigation effort seeking amends for historic injustices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KMPH Fox 26
A 17-year-old boy from Tulare County, California, has become the youngest person ever to pass the California bar exam, making legal history. Peter Park, who started high school at 13 and enrolled in a four-year juris doctor program, graduated early and became a law clerk with the Tulare County District Attorney. Park recently turned 18 and was officially sworn in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys. He aspires to become a prosecutor and is driven by a moral obligation to uphold liberty, equality, and justice in society.