law * American Worker Flyer

01 Feb

Trump To Pay $83 Million For Defamation

StaffCulture#MeToo, Defamation, e Jean Carroll, Justice, law, New York, politics, trump

A tremor ran through the American legal and social landscape on Friday as a New York jury hammered Donald Trump with a resounding $83.3 million verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury found Trump liable for defaming Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault, adding to the $5 million award she received last year in another defamation case related to the same claim. The total sum Trump now owes stands at a staggering $88.3 million. The two-week trial captivated the nation, reigniting discussions about the #MeToo movement and the ever-evolving legal landscape surrounding powerful figures accused…

Donald Trump Argues In An American Court To Be Above The Law

Staff WriterOpinionCourt, dictator, immunity, insurrection, jan 6th, Justice, law, potus, trump

In a contentious legal battle that has captured the nation's attention, former disgraced President Donald Trump is making a bold claim in court—arguing that he should be exempt from all criminal liability for actions taken during his tenure. This assertion raises significant concerns about its potential impact on a democratic society built on the rule of law. Trump's legal strategy centers on the notion that, as a former president, he should enjoy immunity from prosecution. This assertion, if successful, would fundamentally challenge the core principles that underpin a democratic society. At its essence, democracy insists that all individuals, regardless of…

The Angry Police

Staff WriterCultureaccountability, angry, blue shield, brutality, law, misconduct, order, police, reform, serve and protect

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of law enforcement agencies across the United States. The traditional image of police officers as friendly and helpful figures has given way to a perception of them as authoritarian and, in some cases, even angry. This transformation in the public's view of the police raises important questions about the role of law enforcement in our society and the need for meaningful reform. For much of the 20th century, the police were often seen as community protectors and helpers. Officers walked their beats, knew their neighborhoods, and interacted with residents…