Keeping Accused in Custody: The Case of Ronald Palmer Jr. An Overview of the Case Law enforcement officers were present at the 248th District Court on Monday, where a judge was deciding whether to keep Ronald Palmer Jr., one of the men accused of killing a Harris County deputy, behind bars without bail. Palmer faces […] More
Young Thug RICO Indictment Faces Possible Mistrial Following Judge’s Recusal Motions Seeking Recusal of Judge Granville Granted by Fulton County Judge Krause More than two years into a sweeping RICO indictment that accuses rapper Young Thug and five others of running a criminal street enterprise, the fate of the case that involves hundreds of witnesses […] More
Climate Change and its Impacts on Severe Weather Patterns Introduction Weather patterns across the globe continue to display an upward trend in extreme events, especially storms and heavy rainfall. Recent natural disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Cyclone Idai in 2019, have caused significant damage and loss of life in affected regions. Climate […] More
Opinion: Fatal Police Shooting of a Civilian in Marion Raises Questions on Police Conduct and Transparency The Incident and the Investigation On December 4, 2021, a police officer in Marion, [state], shot and killed [victim’s name] during a traffic stop. The officer claimed that [victim’s name] was armed and posed a threat, but no weapon […] More
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Texas Man Scheduled to be Executed Despite Claims of Innocence and Push for DNA Testing Background Ruben Gutierrez, a 47-year-old man from Texas, has been on death row for the past 23 years. He was convicted in the fatal stabbing of Escolastica Harrison, an 85-year-old woman, at her home in Brownsville, Texas in 1998. His […] More
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Texas man facing execution for 1998 killing of elderly woman for her money Ruben Gutierrez is scheduled to be executed in Texas for the murder of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison in 1998. The victim was a mobile home park manager and retired teacher who was killed in her Brownsville home in an attempted robbery. Prosecutors said […] More
The Importance of Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age As society becomes increasingly reliant on technological advancements, the importance of protecting intellectual property rights has become more critical than ever before. The rise of the internet and digital media has led to an explosion of creative content that can easily be copied, shared, […] More
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The Impact of Isolated Thunderstorms on Severe Weather and Public Safety Introduction Weather patterns have a significant impact on society, from agriculture and transportation to public safety. Thunderstorms, for instance, cause damage worth billions of dollars every year in the United States. The occurrence of isolated thunderstorms may seem less significant than a severe storm […] More
How Racism and Prosecutorial Misconduct Put Innocent Men on Death Row in Alameda County Background In 1995, Ernest Dykes was sentenced to death for the killing of a 9-year-old boy in Oakland, California. More than two decades later, his death sentence has been overturned, and he is set to be released next year. Today, Dykes […] More
The Importance of Accurate Weather Forecasting for Event Planning Introduction As event planners, we know that even the slightest weather changes can have a significant impact on any event. When hosting weddings or events on the beach, accurate weather forecasting is crucial for a successful outcome. Earlier, the weather forecast stated – Partly cloudy skies. […] More
The Debate Surrounding the Duty of Care Owed by Social Media Platforms Introduction The explosion of the Internet and the proliferation of social media platforms have revolutionized the way we live, communicate, and interact. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives, enabling us to […] More
Texas Man Scheduled to Be Executed Despite Longstanding Requests for DNA Testing The Crime Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas man, was sentenced to the death penalty in 1998 for the killing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison. Harrison was a retired teacher and manager of a mobile home park in Brownsville, Texas. Prosecutors contended that Gutierrez killed Harrison […] More
The Federal Judiciary is Considering New Ethical Guidelines for Law Clerk Hiring Amid Racism Accusations Introduction The federal judiciary is currently reconsidering its ethical guidelines for law clerk hiring after two judges were accused of hiring a law clerk who had a history of racism accusations. The U.S. Judicial Conference has tasked its Committee on […] More
Louisiana Man Pleads Not Guilty in Loranger Murder Case On Monday, Daniel Callihan, a man indicted federally and in two states in connection with the murder of a Loranger mother and her child, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and second-degree kidnapping. Callihan was in court in Tangipahoa Parish for an […] More
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The Importance of Secure Passwords Introduction As people become increasingly reliant on technology for their personal and professional lives, the importance of secure passwords cannot be stressed enough. A weak or compromised password can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as financial records, medical records, and personal communications. This can result in devastating […] More