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First Human to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies at 62

By Courtneyb / May 15, 2024

In a groundbreaking medical procedure that captured global attention, 62-year-old Richard Slayman made history as the first person to receive...

Prosecution’s Star Witness in Trump Criminal Trial Takes Stand

By Sourcestaff / May 14, 2024

The prosecution's star witness in the first criminal trial against a former US President took the stand yesterday. In a...

What Happened on Day 15 of Trump Criminal Hush Money Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

Today's developments in Donald Trump's criminal trial shed light on crucial aspects of the case: Cohen's Testimony: Michael Cohen, Trump's...

The Rundown After Another Contentious Day of Testimony at Trump’s Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 10, 2024

After another contentious day of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, his defense attorneys didn’t let up their barrage of...

Key Takeaways in Day 13 of Trump Criminal Trial With More Stormy Daniels Testimony

By Sourcestaff / May 9, 2024

During Donald Trump's criminal trial, jurors were presented with vivid details of an alleged sexual encounter he tried to conceal...

Travis Scott and Live Nation Settle Nearly All Lawsuits Resulting From Deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival

By Sourcestaff / May 9, 2024

Nearly three years after the tragic crowd crush at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival claimed the lives of 10 concertgoers, event...

Jurors Try to Keep Straight Faces during Stormy Daniels Colorful Testimony; Judge Warns Prosecutors Some Graphic Details Are Unnecessary

By Sourcestaff / May 8, 2024

During Tuesday’s Trump’s hush money trial, jurors found it a bit challenging to keep their composure as adult film star...

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Woman Sentenced to Three Years in State Prison for Collecting $400,000 in Viral Gofundme Scam

Melissa Sanchez

January 10, 2023

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A New Jersey woman was sentenced to three years in state prison on Friday for her role in a $400,000 GoFundMe scam in which she and her then-boyfriend lied about helping a homeless veteran in Philadelphia...

Famed Dancer and 'Ellen' Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead at Age 40

Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss’ Wife Allison Holker Pens Tribute Following Private Funeral: ‘I LOVE YOU FOREVER and ALWAYS!’

Shawn Grant

January 7, 2023

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A day after his private funeral, Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife, Allison Holker, delivered a tribute on Instagram. Holker shared a video montage flanked by Rihanna's "Lift Me Up." "To my husband, best friend, ...

Damar Hamlin’s Family Releases a Statemen

Damar Hamlin is ‘Neurologically Intact’ and Responsive with His Eyes Open in Hospital Update

Shawn Grant

January 5, 2023

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and is responsive at the University of Cincinnati medical center. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport provided the report, citing that Hamlin is also gripping the ha...

State of Missouri Conducts First Execution of Transgender Woman in U.S.

Shawn Grant

January 5, 2023

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Missouri has conducted the first execution of a transgender woman in the U.S. The AP notes that Missouri inmate Amber McLaughlin was put to death for a 2003 murder. McLaughlin was convicted of stalking and ...

Young Thug Makes First Court Appearance in Months

The YSL Case: The SOURCE’s Legal Breakdown of Charges & Terms

Melissa Sanchez

January 4, 2023

The SOURCE Law Review

It has been months since Atlanta native Young Thug and members of his Young Stoner Life Records, also known as Young Slime Life, were arrested and charged in part of a RICO case in Georgia. Thug, born Jeffrey ...

Here Comes the Judge: Meet Ural D. Glanville, the Judge in Charge of the Young Thug/YSL Case

Sourcestaff

January 3, 2023

The SOURCE Law Review

As the judge presiding over the Young Thug/YSL trial, Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural D. Glanville will substantially influence the proceedings. While the jury ultimately will decide all the disp...

Barbara Walters, Pioneering Journalist, Dead at 93

Shawn Grant

December 31, 2022

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Barbara Walter, the legendary ABC News anchor and correspondent, died on Friday (Dec. 30). She was 93 years old. ABC has confirmed her death. Walters joined ABC News in 1976 and was the first female anchor ...

‘GMA 3’ Host T.J. Holmes Files for Divorce in NYC

Shawn Grant

December 29, 2022

News

T.J. Holmes is ending his marriage with his estranged wife, Marilee Fiebig. This development arrives weeks after the Good Morning America 3 (GMA3) host romance with cohost Amy Robach took over headlines. Ho...

Whoopi Goldberg Confirms 'Sister Act 3,' Wants Lizzo and Nicki Minaj in the Movie

Whoopi Goldberg Releases Apology Statement After Repeating Holocaust Slur

Shawn Grant

December 28, 2022

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Whoopi Goldberg has issued another apology for stating the Holocaust was "not about race." A representative for Goldberg reached out to The New York Post after stating the same Holocaust slur she first said...

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Trump Referred to The Department of Justice for Criminal Charges in Connection with Jan. 6

Shawn Grant

December 24, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

Former President Donald Trump has been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal charges for his role in the Capitol Riots. The January 6 committee recommended Trump should be held accountable for "a ...

President Biden Announces New Plan to Reduce Homelessness by 25% by 2025

Shawn Grant

December 24, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to lower the homelessness numbers by 25%. The achievement is aimed to be reached by 2025. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development notes abo...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Delivers Speech to Congress, Requests More Help to Combat Russia

Shawn Grant

December 22, 2022

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech to Congress at the United States Capitol. Introduced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Zelenskyy provided an update on the battle in Ukraine and t...

President Biden Announces New Plan to Reduce Homelessness by 25% by 2025

Shawn Grant

December 20, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

Trump Referred to The Department of Justice for Criminal Charges in Connection with Jan. 6

Shawn Grant

December 20, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

Harvey Weinstein is Heading Back to the Slammer Following Health Scare

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty on 3 of 7 Sex Crimes in LA

Shawn Grant

December 20, 2022

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Disgraced film executive Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on three of seven rape and sexual assault charges. According to Insider, the jury deliverd the verdict on Monday (Dec. 19), finding Weinstein guilt...

Nancy Pelosi Pushes TikTok Ban on Government Devices for New Funding Bill

Shawn Grant

December 19, 2022

News, Politics, Tech, Tech News

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is supporting legislation calls to ban TikTok on government devices. Pelosi is backing funding that received unanimous support and is close to being in place next week. The bill w...

Kobe Bryants 18 Year Old Daughter Natalia Bryant Inks Modeling Contract

Natalia Bryant Gets Granted Restraining Order From Stalker

Melissa Sanchez

December 18, 2022

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Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter Natalia has been granted legal protection against a man she says poses a threat to her life. Natalia testified at a court hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, saying she's terr...

Famed Dancer and ‘Ellen’ Show DJ Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss Dead at Age 40

Shawn Grant

December 14, 2022

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Prayers to the family of Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, who has died. According to TMZ, tWitch, the infamous DJ on Ellen Degeneres' long-running talk show, has died by suicide. According to local authorities, Steph...

[WATCH] ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout Speaks For First Time Since Griner Swap, Says Russia Should Have Attacked Ukraine Sooner

Shawn Grant

December 14, 2022

News

Viktor Bout, the man dubbed the "Merchant of Death" and was half of a prisoner swap between Russia and the United States for Brittney Griner, has spoken for the first time since his release from U.S. custody. ...

Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Tour Sales Are Reportedly Sinking

Scorned Swifties Sue Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Ticket Purchase Fiasco

Sourcestaff

December 13, 2022

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News, The SOURCE Law Review

Following the disastrous ticket sale for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour last month, a group of the singer’s fans has now sued Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, accusing the company of fraud, anti-comp...