Laws

R. Kelly’s Lawyer Fights Back: Could College Fraternities Be Next Targets For Racketeering Laws?

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Brooklyn, NY – R. Kelly’s lawyer argued in front of an appeals court recently that the R&B superstar was wrongly convicted of sexually abusing young fans, including children, under a racketeering statute typically used to combat organized crime. Attorney Jennifer Bonjean sought to overturn Kelly’s 2021 convictions or secure a new trial by contending that the prosecution misused a law meant for shutting down criminal organizations to target the singer. During the hearing at the …

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Electron Rush Hour Slowed Down with Quantum Traffic Laws in 3D Crystal Streetscape

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Houston, Texas Physicists from Rice University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of quantum physics by applying quantum traffic laws to a 3D crystal lattice. By studying a specific type of crystal known as a pyrochlore, researchers were able to observe electrons being constrained within the lattice structure, providing a new tool for exploring the behavior of these charge-carrying particles in unconventional ways. This innovative experiment marks the first time that electron confinement …

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“Queer Expression” in Heist Films: A Review of “Drive-Away Dolls” and Its Takedown of Florida’s Homophobic Laws

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Chicago, IL – Heist films often serve as a form of critique of the law, and one such film, “Drive-Away Dolls,” takes a unique approach to explore this concept. Co-written and co-directed by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, the film introduces audiences to a world where a different law and a different world are imagined, challenging the status quo. Set in the early 2000s, the film follows the story of Jamie, who has just broken …

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Michigan’s Political Roundup: Trump Rallies Voters in Oakland County, New Gun Laws Passed, and Lobbyist Spending Hits Record Amounts!

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Waterford Township, Michigan – Former President Donald Trump made an appearance in Waterford Township on Saturday, where he rallied his supporters and focused on Michigan-tailored talking points. The crowd, adorned in red, white, and blue and Trump-themed attire, showed their enthusiasm for the former president, who is likely to run for president again in the future. Trump highlighted his concerns about President Joe Biden’s policies, particularly the impact of an electric vehicle mandate on Michigan …

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Rally in Kansas City Turns Deadly as Gun Laws Come Under Fire: What You Need to Know

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Kansas City, Missouri – The recent rally and Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, Missouri have raised concerns about the security of such events, according to CNN senior law enforcement analyst Andrew McCabe. Andrew McCabe, a former deputy director of the FBI, highlighted the difficulty of completely securing events like the Kansas City Super Bowl parade, emphasizing the massive open space, lack of ticket requirements, and absence of admission areas. These factors, he said, make …

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Immigration Bipartisan Agreement: The President Could Shut Down the Border With His New Power – New Asylum Laws Explained

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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan agreement has been reached by a trio of senators with the White House to overhaul American border policy, granting the president far-reaching powers to crack down on unlawful border crossings. The deal, which has been months in the making, would implement restrictions on access to the asylum system and increase deportations of those found to be ineligible for U.S. refuge, while still preserving asylum processing at official border crossings for eligible …

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Accessible AI-Made Deepfake Pornography Laws: How Canadian AI Laws Lag Behind

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Vancouver, British Columbia, has become the latest province to address the issue of deepfake pornography with new legislation allowing individuals to take action against explicit content online, regardless of whether it is real or fake. This move has sparked urgent conversations among experts, legislators, and legal professionals as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made it easier and more accessible to create fake explicit images of individuals. Philippe Pasquier, a professor of creative AI …

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