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reasonsforhope · 3 months

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"Palestinian plaintiffs and their legal representatives on Friday [January 26, 2024] presented a powerful case in federal court accusing President Joe Biden and other top US officials of complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.

People around the world tuned in for the long-awaited hearing in Oakland, with plaintiffs appearing in person and over Zoom in an unprecedented effort to hold the Biden administration accountable for its actions in Gaza.

The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) filed the lawsuit in November 2023 on behalf of Defense for Children International–Palestine, Al-Haq, and eight Palestinians in the US and Palestine. The complaint accuses President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin of failing to live up to their legal responsibilities under the 1948 Genocide Convention and the 1988 Genocide Convention Implementation Act.

The United Nations convention classifies complicity in genocide, or the intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part, as a crime under international law and requires that states take measures to prevent such atrocities.

[Note: This is a big reason why politicians almost never call it a genocide, btw. Because if a country recognizes that it's a genocide, then they actually are legally required to do a bunch of things to stop it, under international law.]

The historic lawsuit contends that the Biden administration has failed to uphold its obligations by continuing to provide diplomatic and military support for Israel's brutal campaign in Gaza. Plaintiffs are asking the court to stop Biden from sending more weapons and munitions to Israel that are being used to kill Palestinians en masse.

The hearing before the US District Court for the Northern District of California took place just hours after the International Court of Justice issued provisional measures against Israel in a landmark case brought by South Africa.

-via TAG24, January 26, 2024. Article continues below.

Court contends with questions of jurisdiction and responsibility

In evaluating the allegations, questioning in Friday's hearing revolved around the so-called political question doctrine, by which federal courts regularly refrain from ruling on political matters seen as best resolved by the president and Congress.

The Department of Justice argued that according to the doctrine, the court has no jurisdiction to rule in the case.

"If the court condemns United States foreign policy toward Israel, it could cause international embarrassment and undermine foreign policy decisions in the sensitive context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," defense counsel Jean Lin told Senior District Judge Jeffrey S. White.

Katherine Gallagher of the CCR countered that the court does, indeed, have a responsibility to step in: "Here, the question is a legal one, whether the actions undertaken by the United States failed to uphold the obligation to prevent genocide, and that is an active obligation that requires that the United States not provide the means by which a genocide is being furthered."

"There is no discretion for any state to evade its obligations, its legal obligations. These are not policy decisions," she said.

Palestinian plaintiffs share powerful testimonies before the court

After legal arguments in the case, Judge White heard two hours of gut-wrenching testimony from Palestinian plaintiffs and a renowned Holocaust and genocide expert.

Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History at Wake Forest University Dr. Barry Trachtenberg shared his remarks before the court in spite of vehement US government opposition.

"To have an event fall under the 1948 Convention on Genocide requires both action and intent, and here we see that very, very clearly in a way that seems really quite unique in history," he stated, noting that there is now an opportunity to stop Israel's unfolding genocide in real time to prevent further loss of lives...

Judge White said he would take the testimonies to heart as he evaluates his constitutional responsibilities, describing the case as "the most difficult judicial decision" he has ever had to make."

-via TAG24, January 26, 2024

Note: I know a lot of people are really not gonna appreciate that last line. I'm not thrilled with it either. But it is worth noting that having a federal court overrule the US president's huge foreign policy and military decisions would be an absolutely massive deal/precedent

This is a case that deserves to be ruled on with an incredible amount of seriousness, if only because if you're a federal judge who's going to make that call, your written decision/legal justification needs to be unimpeachable

That said, if the judge uses jurisdiction to pass the buck here and avoid his legal and human responsibility to do what he can to stop a genocide, I'm gonna be pissed

#palestine #cw war #free palestine #united states #us politics #oakland #california #legal system #foreign policy #war crimes #cw genocide #anti zionisim #isreal #current events #good news #hope #also this decision runs right up against the fact that #if US citizens can sue the US for war crimes/violating international law #and actually force change #then suddenly the gates will open to similar lawsuits for EVERY future war #which btw they SHOULD and international humanitarian law SHOULD be enforceablle #and it will also be a major step forward for something the US is trying really really hard to stave off #which is being investigated/sued by the International Criminal Court for war crimes during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars #or you know be held accountable for those war crimes in any way #which again I AM ALL FOR #genuinely how do you stop rich white countries from committing war crimes without an actual way to hold them accountable #and actually enforce international law #reminder that all posts related to the war are tagged palestine and cw war

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afeelgoodblog · 6 months

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The Best News of Last Week - October 30, 2023

1. Bill to Ban Hidden Fees in California Signed into Law

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 478 (SB 478). SB 478, coauthored by Senators Bill Dodd and Nancy Skinner, will eliminate hidden fees, also known as 'junk fees,' in California starting from July 1, 2024. Hidden fees are deceptive charges that sellers include in transactions, either through obscured disclosures or later revelations, impacting consumers negatively.

2. New Portable Water Treatment System Vaporizes 99% of ‘Forever Chemicals’

A startup based Washington has devised a portable system capable of removing the vast majority of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, from water.

The system uses hydrothermal alkaline treatment, or HALT, to eliminate 99% of forever chemicals from water.

3. Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors—a technique called histotripsy—in humans for liver treatment. Technique developed at the University of Michigan provides a noninvasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer

4. Japan's top court says trans sterilisation requirement unconstitutional

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to require citizens to be sterilised before they can officially change genders.

The 2004 law said people could only change their gender if they have no reproductive capacity. Wednesday's ruling came after a transgender woman filed a petition challenging the law.

5. Abandoned golf courses are being reclaimed by nature

Golf courses, despite occupying large green spaces, are not necessarily good for the environment.

Conservation nonprofits and local authorities are looking to acquire golf courses that have been abandoned due to high maintenance costs, low player numbers or other reasons, and repurpose them into landscapes that boost biodiversity and build natural defenses against climate change.

6. NSW court allows health officials to give blood transfusion to Jehovah's Witness toddler

Regional New South Wales health officials have won a court order authorising them to give a blood transfusion to a Jehovah's Witness toddler if needed in surgery. The Supreme Court has been told the girl, three, who can only be referred to as JI, is in need of two surgical procedures.

On such an application, the overriding criterion to be applied by the court is the best interests and welfare of the child.

7. North Atlantic right whale population has steadied, scientists say

The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to have levelled off after a decade of steep decline, according to updated data released this morning by Canadian and American scientists. Scientists in the consortium said Monday that the 2021 estimate of 340 North Atlantic right whales in existence has been recalculated to 365 primarily because of the number of calves born that year.

The estimate for 2022 is 356.

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kwebtv · 5 months

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Andre Keith Braugher (/ˈbraʊ.ər/; July 1, 1962 – December 11, 2023) Stage, film and television actor best known for his roles as Detective Frank Pembleton in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) and Captain Raymond Holt in the Fox/NBC police sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021). Over his career, Braugher received two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as two Golden Globe Award nominations.

Braugher started his career acting in numerous productions in The Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park. He transitioned his career into television gaining roles in Kojak (1989–1990), The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990), and The Tuskegee Airmen (1995), followed by leading roles in the ABC medical series Gideon's Crossing (2000–2001), the CBS crime series Hack (2002–2004) and the TNT comedy series Men of a Certain Age (2009–2011). He also appeared in numerous series such as Thief, The Good Fight, House, New Girl and BoJack Horseman.

In 2006, Braugher starred as Nick Atwater in the mini-series Thief for FX Networks, winning a second Emmy for his performance. He appeared on the TV series House, M.D. as Dr. Darryl Nolan, a psychiatrist who helps House recover from his addiction to Vicodin.

Braugher had a recurring role as defense attorney Bayard Ellis on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2011–2015, and starred as the lead character, Capt. Marcus Chaplin, in ABC's 2012 military drama TV series Last Resort. In 2017, Braugher had a recurring role in season 4 of the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman as California Gov. Woodchuck Coodchuck-Berkowitz. From 2013–2021, he starred in the Golden Globe-winning TV series Brooklyn Nine-Nine as the precinct captain, Raymond Holt. For his performance in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. (Wikipedia)

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sunflowersandsapphires · 4 months

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Tis the Damn Season

pairing: Matt Murdock x fem!reader

summary: Based on a request from the lovely @dorothleah, Matt and his childhood best friend have a realization at Christmastime.

warnings: smut adjacent times (it’s just spicy towards the end, nothing graphic), descriptions of family holidays (they’re positive), Christmas specific, swearing

A/n: ahhhhh this one was so difficult to write—I really hope I did the prompt justice. (Also, this is set early on in S1 but let’s just pretend that all the bombing stuff didn’t happen bc that would definitely overshadow Matt’s holidays. Plus Mrs. Cardenas was an Angel so she is still alive and living her best life somewhere outside of this piece because I said so.)

w/c: ~4k

Breathing deeply, you couldn’t help but smile as the bitter cold wind swirled around you. Despite the extreme temperatures, winter in New York was beautiful. Layers of silver clouds drifted through the city, muting the constant stream of artificial light into something less aggressive, more ethereal. The thin layer of snow covering every exposed surface created a gorgeous blank slate of sorts, like an untouched page in a child’s coloring book. Monotone and full of possibilities. It was a sight you missed dearly, so much so that your heart flipped every year when you stepped out of the airport and back into the city you were raised in.

California was beautiful too, of course–not that you’d gotten to see much of it between your 8 years of post-secondary school and 2.5 years of residency so far. Even summer breaks had been spent studying or interning, rather than visiting the gorgeous beaches or tourist attractions across the state. When you found yourself swamped with work and longing for a break, you never dreamed of California, though. Only of New York.

Which is why the winter holidays were so important to you now. This was the only opportunity you had to visit family, to visit Matt. Most years, you spent about a week with your family for Christmas and spent a few wonderful evenings with your beloved childhood-best-friend-turned-charitable-defense-attorney, but this year was unique.

After encouraging your parents to take a much needed vacation, you’d mentioned to Matt that you were struggling to find a hotel to house you for the holidays. Charming and protective man that he was, he was appalled that you hadn’t asked to stay with him instead–arguing passionately with you until you agreed to stay at his loft for a couple days rather than spend the holidays alone.

Which led you on the snow-laced journey from the baggage claim to Matt’s front door, which you studied apprehensively, hand frozen in a fist that hadn’t yet knocked. The fluttering in your stomach was inevitable, your nerves always acted up when you saw Matt, but it was especially intense when your mind was occupied with the knowledge that you’d be surrounded by him and his things for a weekend.

Blowing out a breath, you let your eyes fall shut as you knocked rapidly on the door, the percussive sound echoing the pulsing in your ears. Footsteps padded down the hallway towards you, halting at the door as it slowly creaked open.

“Hi Matty,” Your voice was quiet, your cheeks blooming with warmth as he grinned at you. His beautiful smile hadn’t changed at all, still revealing the wit and mischief of the 14 year old you’d met all those years ago at St. George College Prep.

His signature red glasses twinkled with the reflection of the flickering hallway lights. “Long time, no see, sweetheart.”

As the familiar joke vaporized your anxiety, you dove into his open arms with a squeal. He was as warm and muscular as ever, his arms tightening around you as if waiting for you to dissolve. You weren’t sure how long you stood there, basking in the comfort of his embrace and letting it melt a year of stress away.

While you were enjoying the first hug you’d received in too long, Matt remained almost rigid beneath your touch–his brain counting every second and wondering where the line would need to be drawn. He could have stayed in your grasp all day, but that wasn’t what “friends” did, right? Inhaling deeply, he pulled away from you.

“C’mon, sweet girl, let’s get you inside and warmed up.” Taking your hand, Matt guided you down the hallway and into his apartment, the sight of which made you gasp.

Strings of multicolored lights were strung around the perimeter, wrapped around every available surface in a festive tangle. A small, but otherwise impressive, fir tree stood against the massive paneled windows, smattered with glittering ornaments and candy canes.

The air suddenly felt forced out of your lungs, your breath staggering like a newborn foal as you surveyed every inch of the apartment. When your parents had booked their holiday cruise, you’d been slightly devastated–which wasn’t fair of you, since you’d encouraged them to get away for the month, but that didn’t stop your heart from aching at the thought of the traditions you’d miss. Christmas was your parents’ favorite holiday, and they went all out each year–decorating the house with gorgeous poinsettias and tinsel, buying the largest tree they could find at the local farm, stringing lights around the entire house. The festive beauty of your family home was one of your favorite sights, and you weren’t ready for the absence of decor.

But the absence never came, because you had Matt, the most amazing best friend a girl could ask for. The man who knew you inside out, and had anticipated your reaction to skipping a family Christmas, taking it upon himself to make up for their departure.

Biting your lips as tears threatened to fall, you let Matt enfold you in another hug, a drop of moisture rolling down your cheek when his lips pressed against your forehead.

“Merry Christmas, sweetheart.”

“You did all this for me? Matt, I–” Withdrawing from the shelter of his arms, you strode around the apartment, running your fingers along the wires Matt had painstakingly decked his apartment with.

“Before you get too grateful, you should know that Foggy helped.” Matt laughed, rocking from foot to foot as he waited for you to take it all in.

Giggling at his glowing blush, you nodded, “Well, you both did an amazing job. Ugh, I could kiss you right now!”

The words slipped out of your mouth without a thought, but they froze Matt in place.

Your relationship with him was unlike any of the other friendships he held. There was a flicker of something deeper–a tense heat simmering underneath every touch, a magnetism that simultaneously drew you together and forced you apart.

After knowing you for 15 years, Matt could read you as if you were composed of braille. Every inhale, every pulse of your heart, every flutter of arousal from you crafted a story of love that he was terrified of losing. Neither of you could handle the stress of a long distance relationship. So, he held you close while keeping you at arm’s length.

Or, at least, he had. The urge to abandon all logic and act on his wildest desires was growing stronger by the minute. Treading over to where you stood, admiring the Christmas tree, Matt encircled your waist with his arms, tilting his nose against your temple.

“I missed you.” He murmured against your cheek.

“I missed you too, handsome. So much.” You leaned backwards into Matt’s firm chest, tangling your fingers with his.

Swaying slightly as he held you, Matt stayed silent, allowing you to soak up every ounce of joy from each tiny detail of the holiday ambiance he had painstakingly put together. Sure, it had been a chore, but it was absolutely worth it for the skip of your heart beat, the stutter of your breath as you held back happy tears. He’d do anything to give you the Christmas you deserved, and that included enlisting Foggy as his eyes for a week of decorating.

Because he was human, and his patience could only be strained so much, he eventually pressed a kiss to your head and spun you to face him. “Ok, I think it’s about time for me to pull my responsible host card and remind you that you need to eat.”

Laughing at his smirk, you nodded eagerly. “You’re right, I’m starving.”

“Really? I had no idea.” Matt gasped in feigned surprise, sparking another round of giggles from you.

“Shut up, asshole. I was admiring your hard work! Isn’t that what you wanted me to do?” You shoved at Matt’s chest fondly.

“You’re right, I apologize,” Matt chuckled with you, rocking backwards after your playful push. “Have a taste for anything in particular?”

“Anywhere you want to take me, Matty.” You grinned.

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Nearly tripping over a crack in the sidewalk as you laughed brightly, you were launched into another set of giggles as Matt caught you by the elbow. Comfortably full after dining at Matt’s new favorite Thai place, the two of you ambled around the city catching up on the last year.

“Christ, you’re going to break something.” Matt sighed, but he was beaming at you. “That would honestly serve you right, though, after laughing at my pain.”

“I’m sorry Matty, but the idea of you wearing one of those bikini body shirts is amazing. Foggy is a pranking genius!” You crooned, jealous that you hadn’t been there to witness the practical joke.

“This from the woman who tricked me ruthlessly every April Fool’s Day.” Matt shook his head, biting back a grin as his mind flooded with memories from your shared childhood.

“Oh please, toothpaste oreos and salted coffee is child’s play, Murdock.” You jested, letting your joined arms grow taut as you leaned towards an enticing display in the window of a store you were passing.

“Hmm, well I’ll continue waiting for an apology then.” Matt turned his nose into the air teasingly.

“Should I buy you another Christmas gift to make up for the torture I put you through?” Without waiting for a response, you entered the doorway of the quiet little shop you’d been admiring, drawing Matt up the steps after you.

Carefully studying the rows of vibrantly colored trinkets, you felt an overwhelming sense of peace as you wandered the store. You let your mind wander as you ran your fingers along the rack of knit sweaters you were ogling. Somewhere in the rush to look through the myriad of options, you’d dropped Matt’s hand. Swiveling your head over your shoulder, your heart jumped when you didn’t see Matt behind you.

Before you had a chance to panic, a calloused hand tangled with yours, tucking you back into your friend’s warm side.

“God, Matty, I thought I lost you!”

“Don’t fret, sweetheart, I’ll always find you.” Matt murmured, his voice steady with truth as he kissed your temple.

Leaning into his touch, your heart twirled at the sentiment, emotions welling up in your throat. Squeezing Matt’s hand, you coughed around the lump in your esophagus, eyes once again roaming the row of sweaters. “Did you want to get out of here? You said we were meeting your friends tonight, right?”

“Yes,” Matt answered, a bit hastily given that he was still trying to decipher your reaction to his words. “Uh, yah, we aren’t too far from Josie’s.”

“Oh my god, you didn’t tell me we’re meeting at Josie’s! Fuck, I’m glad the place hasn’t been condemned after all these years.”

“Foggy and I have done our due diligence. The health department must have our pictures taped over dart boards by now.”

“My two favorite menaces to society,” You laughed. “I’m embarrassed to admit that you may have to lead me there. My navigation of the city is a bit rusty this year.”

“You’ve been away too long.” Matt tutted in disapproval. “Far too long.”

You grew silent beside him, your fingers twitching in his hold. “I know, Matty.”

“Sorry I didn’t mean—“ He started but you interrupted.

“Oh, I know you didn’t. And I miss you too.” Matt withheld from turning to you in surprise before you corrected your statement. “I mean, I miss you and my family and the city, you know? I love California, it’s just not the same.”

Cursing yourself for fumbling over your words instead of just admitting to Matt how much you wanted to stay here with him, you tugged at your lower lip with your teeth to keep from rambling any further. Twin blooms of heat pricked across your cheeks, your eyes falling shut with regret and longing.

Matt bumped your hip with his. “Hey, don’t go quiet on me. We still have more catching up to do.”

The corner of your mouth twitched into a small smile. “Oh yah?”

“Of course! I haven’t even told you about the kitchen fire that Foggy set at Landman and Zach in the spring.”

Snorting in disbelief, you shook your head. “How on earth did you two not get fired?”

“He blamed it on a partner.” Matt grinned, making you chuckle.

The walk to Josie’s was short and filled with pleasant conversation, despite the brief hiccup. When you finally reached the familiar dive bar, you inhaled deeply, smiling at the sour odor of stale beer and tobacco.

Inside, the sticky floors and dim lighting immediately transported you back to the first time Matt brought you here, begging you to come with him to the “Jewel of Hell’s Kitchen”. Sure, it was more cubic zirconia than a diamond in the rough, but you understood why Matt loved it. The atmosphere was unmistakably familiar. No bells and whistles, just cheap beer and good company.

“This way,” Matt lead you further into the establishment, waving at Foggy and a gorgeous blonde woman who were seated near the windows.

Foggy leapt up to tackle you in a hug as soon as you were within hugging distance, crushing your lungs before you could laugh. “God, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes.”

“Way to rub it in, bud.” Matt scoffed, smirking when his business partner gave an exaggerated eye roll.

“You’ve seriously got to teach me how to keep him in line.” Foggy sighed, scowling at the dark-haired man.

“You think I know how to do that?” You chuckled incredulously. “I’m not sure that’s possible without divine intervention.”

“C’mon, you’re practically the Matt-tamer.” Foggy cajoled, spinning around to face the table. “Karen, Matt-tamer. Matt-tamer, meet our lovely receptionist, Karen Page.”

Laughing as Foggy gestures towards the seated woman, you gave her your real name.

Karen smiled brightly, reaching her hand out for you to shake.

“You know, I could’ve introduced her myself. She is my friend, after all.” Matt pouted and you grinned, placing a hand on his arm.

“We all know you would have done a great job introducing me, Matty.” You snorted, rolling your eyes to Foggy.

“Um, are we not going to comment on the fact that I’m apparently not allowed to be friends with you?” Foggy asked, taking his seat beside Karen again.

“I didn’t say that!” Matt argued, sliding into the other side of the booth.

As Matt and Foggy bickered, you and Karen exchanged a knowing smile before you headed to the bar.

Waving as you spotted Josie’s stony face, you couldn’t help but smile when she rounded the bar to give you a one-armed hug. “Hey, kid. We’ve missed ya around here.”

“So I’ve heard,” You chuckled. “Can I get a couple of beers?”

“Your boyfriend letting you pay for the drinks?” Josie shook her head in distaste.

Almost dropping the two beers she’d passed you, your mouth dropped open in surprise. “Oh, uh…”

“C’mon, don’t tell me he hasn’t made a move yet. Poor kid acts like ya hung the moon.”

Chuckling awkwardly, you shrugged. “We’re just friends, Josie.”

“Yah, yah. Heard that one before.” Josie sighed, shooing you back to the table.

Trying to refocus after her comment, you plastered a smile back on your face and took your seat next to Matt, handing him his beer.

“Thanks, sweetheart,” He leaned against you and your skin burned. You could practically hear Josie raising her eyebrows from across the bar.

“You ok?” Matt asked, tilting his head towards you. “Did Josie snap at you or something?”

“You have to cut her some slack, she’s working hard to keep this place afloat.” Foggy frowned in sympathy.

“Oh no, nothing like that, she just caught me off guard is all.” You reassured, willing your body to relax into Matt’s hold.

“How so?” Karen asked with genuine curiosity.

“Oh, er, she asked me if…” Looking at Matt hesitantly, you let the words tumble out before you could fib. “She was wondering if Matt and I were dating.”

“What did you say?” Matt murmured.

“I told her the truth. Though, I wonder if I should’ve said we were, that was always easier.” You sighed, shifting in your seat uncomfortably.

“Always?” Karen asked, eyebrows shooting skyward.

“When we were kids, people always assumed we were dating. Eventually, it was easier to say yes than explain anything.” Matt explained with a shrug.

Foggy smiled, “Ah, so this has nothing to do with the fact that you both act like you’re dating for a weekend every year?”

You and Matt immediately grew defensive, spitting out two remarks at the same time.

“We do not—“

“Are you kidding me—“

But the realization of how close you were sitting to Matt made you pause. The man in question seemed to have the same epiphany because you both jumped apart with a huff.

Foggy and Karen exchanged a glance before nodding. Clapping his hands together, Foggy changed the subject.

“So…how’s California treating our favorite medical student?”

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Sitting on the worn leather couch in Matt’s living room, you blinked sleepily, the bright LED string lights coming back into focus as you reopened your eyes. You’d hoped that the beautifully decorated tree would draw you out of your thought spiral, but it was only fueling your rapid fire thoughts. Fidgeting with the fabric of the cushion you were sitting on, you couldn’t help but think of Foggy and Josie’s parallel accusations.

You and Matt were close, that was true, but you didn’t “act like you were dating”…did you? Sure, you were pretty much constantly touching each other, and you had nicknames for each other, but that was all platonic.

Or was that just what you’d told yourself? To let yourself sign off on the emotional turmoil you experienced every year when you had to leave the man that you loved.

Fuck. You loved Matt.

“What are you thinking about?” Matt’s voice startled you, your body jumping a few inches off the couch. Handing you the mug of hot chocolate he’d prepared for you, Matt took a seat next to you, his brow folding in concern.

“Oh, uh, nothing, Matty.” You lied unconvincingly.

With a snort, Matt shuffled closer, placing a hand on your knee. “You’re a terrible liar, sweetheart. What’s on your mind?”

“Did it…bother you? What Foggy said, about us?” You asked timidly, biting your lip when his hand stilled on your leg.

“Did it bother you?” He parrots, his voice uncharacteristically small.

Laughing despite the thick tension clouding around you, you shoved your shoulder against his. “I asked you first, Murdock.”

“Fair enough.” Matt chuckled nervously, exhaling quickly before answering, “No. It didn’t bother me.”

“Permission to ask you a follow up question?” It was risky to ask for further clarification before answering yourself, but you needed to know.

“That seems like cheating, but I’ll allow it.” Matt jested, his worry poorly concealed behind his teasing tone.

“Why didn’t it bother you?”

For an intense moment, your soft question was met with icy silence. Then, he responded with a warmth you’d never heard from him. “Because I’ve known exactly what I’ve wanted with you since we met all those years ago. And, consciously or not, I decided to enjoy my time with you in that way.”

Mouth falling agape, you pondered the answer for a moment. Had you been seeking that with him too? Is that why you were more than ok with the state of your relationship every year?

Interpreting your failure to speak as unease, Matt apologized. “I’m sorry. If I’d known that you were uncomfortable about it, I wouldn’t have–”

“I never said I wasn’t ok with it, Matty.” Your voice was deep with want, your eyes focused on every twitch of his facial muscles as he processed your response. “I’ve wanted more with you for years, I just thought I was better at hiding it than I apparently was.”

Matt chuckled, resting his forehead against yours. “We’re idiots, aren’t we?”

Matt’s breath heated your face, his lips felt too far away despite them hovering over your nose. Leaning into him, you crossed the invisible boundary you’d been dancing around for over a decade. “That depends on what we do next.”

Matt’s sharp inhale sparked a shiver down your spine. Settling one hand on your waist, the other cupped your chin gently. “Do I have permission to kiss you?”

“You fucking better, Murdock.” You murmured, hands wrapping around his nape as he closed the distance between your mouths.

As his plush lips met yours, the air was forced from your lungs. The evening ambiance of the city was drowned out by the blood rushing in your ears. A jolt of adrenaline, that was heavily threaded with pure need shocked your system, drawing a soft loan from your vocal chords as his tongue prodded your bottom lip.

“Matty, please,” You whimpered as he withdrew his mouth from yours.

“What do you want, sweetheart? Use your words for me.” Matt’s smug tone prompted another moan from you.

“Want you. Please.”

“Anything for you, love.” Hiking you into his arms, Matt wove his lips between yours again as he carried you to the bedroom.

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Scrunching your nose against the chill that overtook you as your foot slipped out from underneath the blankets, you retracted your leg, settling back into the cocoon of sheets and muscular arms with a sigh. Unfortunately, the abrupt temperature change had shocked your consciousness out of slumber, and now you had to face the consequences of whatever had happened last night.

Your bare back was pressed against Matt’s warm chest, each inhale of his lungs jostling you with a comforting rhythmic motion. His hands were joined atop your stomach, his thumbs rubbing circles into your skin. Whining softly, you pressed backwards into his hold, his arms tightening instinctively as you did so.

“Morning.” He murmured, pressing a kiss to your temple.” The feeling of his lips dancing across the thin skin on your head was pleasant, until your brain reminded you just how fleeting this moment would be.

“Morning.” You responded, your tone revealing your nerves.

“Hey, I can hear you working yourself up. Talk to me. Are you ok?” Matt’s brow furrowed, his blank eyes darting around you as he sat up to study you closely.

“I’m ok, Matty. Just…thinking about us, is all.” You shrugged, eyes falling closed as he placed kisses down your neck.

Hesitating before planting a kiss on your collar bone, his voice quieted. “Do you regret it?”

“Absolutely not.” Using two fingers to turn his face to you, you drew him in for a deep kiss. “God, you make me so happy, Matt. But I still have a few months left in my residency.”

“I know, sweetheart.” The clear disappointment in Matt’s voice almost shattered your composure.

“I wish things were different.” You sighed, resting your foreheads together.

“Don’t say that. You are getting a fantastic education so you can become the best pediatrician the world has ever seen. We can enjoy our time together now, that’s enough for me.” Matt’s smile didn’t quite reach his eyes, but his optimism was contagious.

“And in April?” Matt’s hand came to cup your cheek.

“I’ll be here, waiting for you, as long as you want me.”

“I’ll always want you, Matt Murdock.” You promised, threading your fingers into his hair as he kissed you with a smile.

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After writing up this post about a suggestion I received, while the inspiration was flowing, I decided to make an inspiration board on Pinterest.

While I was there, I added some new things to my boards for my current WIPs but apparently paying Frank or Michael any attention made Matt jealous.

Because he flooded me with inspiration - both for two ideas that I had been kicking around already and a new one.

I can't promise when I can get around to writing any of these but I had to share them:

Love is Blind

Rating: 18+ Working Summary: You are a blind attorney who has recently moved to New York from California after a nasty break-up. It's a big chance but with your trusty guide dog Luna, you figure you can handle it. While exploring your new neighborhood, you meet local defense attorney Matt Murdock who you hit it off with right away. Unfortunately your past isn't willing to be left behind. Warnings (subject to change): Canon-typical violence, smut, ableism, domestic violence, stalking

Freaky Friday

Rating: 18+ Working Summary: You are a journalist. One day when you are walking home from work, you stumble across Daredevil fighting a criminal. The criminal shouts something and throws a beam of light at you. You are shielded by Daredevil but it doesn't appear that the beam did anything. Until you wake up the next morning no longer in your own body but in Daredevil's. Warnings (subject to change): Canon-typical violence, possible smut, mild body dysmorphia, disability struggles, sensory issues, anxiety, panic attacks Meant to be a short series.

Love & Friendship

Rating: 18+ (??) Working Summary: You are a teenager who has recently moved to New York from Colorado with your family. While shopping for groceries, you meet a local teen - Matt Murdock who is there with his adoptive mother Anna Nelson. Becoming friends happens fast but the love that grows inside you creeps up on you. Before you know it, you are in love with one of your best friends. Slow burn friends to lovers. Warnings (subject to change): Canon-typical violence, possible eventual smut, bullying, ableism Inspired by the prompt from @importantnightwerewolf

Full of Surprises

Rating: 18+ Working Summary: You had been dating Matt Murdock, a fellow summer associate at Landman & Zack. But the summer has come to an end and it is time for you both to return to your respective law schools. You return to Massachusetts and start your final year and preparing for the bar exam. Only to discover that you are pregnant. Warnings (subject to change): Canon-typical violence, smut, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy symptoms, childbirth, eventual kid fic.

Matt is going to need his own masterlist soon. He is such a menace.

#upcoming fics #fan fic ideas #daredevil fanfic #matt murdock x reader #matt murdock x you

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A U.S. nonprofit has taken legal action against the Biden administration over support for Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza.

On Monday the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) filed a lawsuit in Northern District of California against U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for failure to prevent genocide and complicity in genocide.

Plaintiffs include the human rights groups Defense for Children International–Palestine (DCIP) and Al-Haq, Great March of Return founder Ahmed Abu Artema, founder of the 2018 Great March of Return, Nasser Medical Complex physician Dr. Omar Al-Najjar, and DCIP field researcher Mohammed Ahmed Abu Rokbeh.

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"Genocide, the gravest of crimes under international law, defined in the Genocide Convention and implemented in U.S. domestic law at 18 U.S.C. § 1091 upon ratification, constitutes certain acts ‘committed with the intent to destroy in whole or in part a national ethnical, racial or religious group as such’ by, among other things: (i) killing members of the group, (ii) deliberating inflicting upon the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; and (iii) causing serious bodily or mental harm,” reads the complaint. “For the past 38 days, the world has watched senior Israeli officials use dehumanizing language in connection with their expressed intent to destroy and displace Palestinians in Gaza while imposing an unrelenting siege, and intentionally depriving Palestinians the conditions of life necessary for human survival. The Israeli military has dropped an estimated 25,000 tons of explosives on Palestinians in Gaza – the approximate explosive power of two nuclear bombs.”

“For the last five weeks, President Biden and Secretaries Blinken and Austin have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with an Israeli government that has made clear its intention to destroy the Palestinian population in Gaza. As neighborhood after neighborhood, hospital after hospital, and sheltering displaced Palestinians were bombed, while subject to a total siege and closure that denies 2.2 million people basic necessities for life, they have continued to provide both military and political support for Israel’s unfolding genocidal campaign while imposing no red lines,” said CCR attorney Katherine Gallagher. “The United States has a clear and binding obligation to prevent, not further, genocide. So far, they have failed in both their legal, moral duty and considerable power to end this horror. They must do so.”

In an October piece for Jewish Currents Raz Segal, an associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Stockton University and the endowed professor in the study of modern genocide, called Israel’s assault on Gaza “textbook case” of genocide.

“Israel’s goal is to destroy the Palestinians of Gaza,” wrote Segal. “And those of us watching around the world are derelict in our responsibility to prevent them from doing so.”

William Schabas, the world’s leading legal expert on genocide, wrote in his declaration in the case, “I conclude that there is a serious risk of genocide committed against the Palestinian population of Gaza and that the United States of America is in breach of its obligation, under both the 1948 Genocide Convention to which it is a party as well as customary international law, to use its position of influence with the Government of Israel and to take the best measures within its power to prevent the crime taking place.”

#palestine #gaza #israel #joe biden #biden administration #Center for Constitutional Rights

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“When we first exposed, in 2018, their deals in China, their initial response was there are no deals in China. Then it became well, there might be deals in China, but Hunter Biden didn’t make any money in China. And then, of course, that. So you see this continue to erosion,”

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“The dam is starting to break” on the Biden family corruption, multiple New York Times best-seller author Peter Schweizer said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday.

Schweizer, a senior contributor at Breitbart News and president of the Government Accountability Institute, spoke about the recent Hunter Biden whistleblower revelations.

“This is really, really important. The dam is starting to break — truly the first time you’ve had somebody from inside the government who has said, ‘Wait a minute, the way this is being handled is wrong,'” he said, praising the whistleblowers who could otherwise retire and have comfortable lives.

“Based on what they’ve told us, is that under ordinary circumstances, Hunter Biden would, right now, be facing indictments not only for tax evasion charges, which are felonies,” but also for violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Schweizer explained.

“The U.S. Attorney in Delaware wanted to bring charges in both of those areas and was blocked by the Department of Justice (DOJ),” he said, explaining that the revelations also reveal that the DOJ not only failed to do its job but applied a different set of standards to Hunter.

“We’re gonna call the person that is the subject of the search warrant. We’re going to call their lawyer and let them know a couple of days in advance that the search is coming,” he said, speaking of the special treatment issued to Hunter Biden.

Describing it as an “enormous breakthrough,” Schweizer added, “I don’t think these whistleblowers would come forward, except for the fact that this is true, and as they said, all of this can easily be corroborated based on correspondents and based on the information that’s available.”

“It is a devastating blow, and if you look through American history — whether it’s Watergate or other scandals — oftentimes it’s a cover-up that gets them because they get arrogant. They get greedy. They think they can get away with it, and that’s usually when they get caught,” the Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win author said.

Schweizer also weighed in on the new statement issued by a White House Council spokesman, who now said President Joe Biden was never in business with his son. The author described this as the “continued erosion of their position.”

“The defense from the Biden team was always this was a legitimate enterprise, as Hunter is a highly trained lawyer and an international businessman. Now their position has evolved during the same time period to say, ‘Well, look, Hunter was a drug addict. He didn’t really know what he was doing. He didn’t really know what he was saying,'” he said.

“The point is, they are flipping and flopping because they know that the noose on this entire enterprise is starting to tighten. And I think that this is going to have major repercussions not just for the Biden family, but for the 2024 election,” he said, adding that he would not be shocked to see someone such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) jumping into the presidential race “not just on some of the questions about where the President is mentally because of his age, but also because this scandal has legs.”

Indeed, recent surveys indicate that the American electorate view Biden himself as corrupt, “involved with his son in an illegal influence peddling scheme,” and Schweizer also pointed to that fact.

“We already see polls, Harvard Harris poll, showing a comfortable majority of Americans, including independents, fundamentally believe that he was engaged in criminal activity to aid and help his family’s business,” he added.

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15 Questions, 15 ??? Mutuals

tagged by @pearlnareff thank u!!!

1. Are you named after anyone?

my great-grandma (dad's mom's mom)!

2. When was the last time you cried?

i think a couple weeks ago over something stupid, i always have heightened hormones before my periods :')

3. Do you have kids?

unless you count my 4 stuffed animals i sleep with every night, no! i'm 22 and single and probably don't want kids :')

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

not that much actually! usually only when i'm annoyed at someone

5. What sports do you play/have played?

when i was younger i took tennis lessons with my brother, then i stopped bc i had no interest but he continued. then i did rock climbing for a couple years, then stopped due to covid + not really having any climbing friends. however i recently went climbing with a couple friends of mine and remembered how much i used to like it, so i'm thinking of picking it up again!

6. What's the first thing you notice about people?

honestly not sure! i'm gonna say outfits, you can usually tell a lot about ppl from the way they dress

7. What's your eye color?

hazel! i always used to say they were green bc i didn't know what hazel eyes looked like LMaO but they're definitely hazel

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

happy endings all the way for a vampire fan i am not good with horror at all

9. Any special talents?

i think the best one (which i'm discovering very recently and might turn into a hobby idk) is being good at picking up languages!

10. Where were you born?

california, near sacramento! moved to florida at age 4 though so i consider myself floridian not californian

11. What are your hobbies?

cross-stitch, knitting (crafts in general tbh), crosswords, and video games are the main ones!

12. Do you have pets?

two cats, pushkin and glasha!

13. How tall are you?

5'10" 😎

14. Favorite subject in school?

math and english!

15. Dream job?

i'm going to be a software engineer starting in july and i'm pretty satisfied with that career path; i feel like it's a pretty good use of my skillset and i genuinely like coding! in terms of a fictional dream job though it HAS to be prosecutor in the ace attorney universe. i mean you have the most fire outfits, you get to bully and/or flirt with the defense, your theme song is the best song on the soundtrack, and you get to be both hot AND gay. it's the dream!!

ok so i have 7 followers (all of whom are mutuals ily all! 💓), one of them tagged me in this and tagged two of the others in it, so honestly this is open to anyone who wants to do it! gonna do the tumblr version of @/everyone and say that if you want to do it go ahead and just say i tagged you :3

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The Best Defense Attorneys in California: Champions of Justice

In the diverse and dynamic legal landscape of California, individuals facing criminal charges rely on the expertise and advocacy of defense attorneys to safeguard their rights and navigate the complexities of the legal system. With a plethora of legal professionals practicing across the state, identifying the best defense attorneys can be a challenging task. In this article, we'll explore some of the top defense attorneys in California, their notable achievements, and the qualities that set them apart in the field of criminal defense.

1. Mr. Rodriguez

With over 13 years of experience as a Senior Deputy District Attorney and 20 years of criminal defense law experience, Ambrosio E. Rodriguez understands what you are up against: “the system.” The government has unlimited resources to come after you.

As a former prosecutor, Mr. Rodriguez does not only know the system, he was the system. Mr. Rodriguez will aggressively represent you to achieve the best possible outcome. When you hire Mr. Rodriguez, you tip the scales of justice in your favor.

Contact our law office today for a free consultation. Our team handles all criminal law matters including Los Angeles domestic violence cases, drug crimes, federal crimes, homicide cases in Los Angeles, sex crimes, DUI, assault, and more. We assist clients throughout Los Angeles County. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. Call our criminal defense law firm at (213) 204-4977 for immediate assistance.

2. Gloria Allred

A trailblazer in the legal profession, Gloria Allred is not only a fearless advocate for victims' rights but also a highly skilled defense attorney with a long history of success in California courts. With her sharp legal acumen and unwavering dedication to her clients, Allred has secured favorable outcomes in numerous high-profile cases involving sexual assault, harassment, and civil rights violations. Her tireless pursuit of justice and unwavering commitment to her clients make her one of the top defense attorneys in California.

3. Tony Serra

Renowned for his passionate advocacy and unwavering commitment to social justice causes, Tony Serra stands as a legendary figure in the field of criminal defense. With a career spanning over five decades, Serra has established himself as a formidable opponent in the courtroom, known for his fearless defense of the accused and willingness to take on challenging cases. His dedication to defending the rights of the marginalized and his relentless pursuit of justice have earned him a place among the best defense attorneys in California.

4. Mia Yamamoto

Mia Yamamoto is a trailblazing transgender defense attorney whose groundbreaking legal work has made a significant impact in California's legal landscape. With her compassionate advocacy and unwavering commitment to her clients, Yamamoto has earned widespread recognition for her tireless efforts in the pursuit of justice. Her innovative approach to defense, coupled with her deep understanding of the law and dedication to her clients' causes, has solidified her reputation as one of the top defense attorneys in California.

5. Harland Braun

With over five decades of experience, Harland Braun is a highly respected defense attorney known for his sharp legal mind and tenacious courtroom presence. Throughout his career, Braun has successfully defended clients in a wide range of criminal cases, from complex white-collar crimes to high-profile murder trials. His strategic approach to defense, coupled with his unwavering commitment to his clients' interests, has earned him a place among the best defense attorneys in California.

Qualities of the Best Defense Attorneys

While each of these defense attorneys brings their unique style and approach to the practice of law, they share several qualities that set them apart as the best in their field:

Experience: The best defense attorneys in California possess extensive experience in criminal defense law, honed through years of practice and successful case outcomes.

Expertise: These attorneys have expertise in various areas of criminal law, allowing them to provide strategic and effective representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each case.

Track Record of Success: A track record of success is a hallmark of the best defense attorneys in California, with numerous victories in high-stakes cases to their credit.

Effective Communication: These attorneys excel in effective communication, ensuring that their clients are informed and involved in every step of the legal process.

Strategic Thinking: The best defense attorneys are strategic thinkers who can anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and develop creative legal strategies to achieve their clients' goals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best defense attorneys in California are distinguished by their experience, expertise, track record of success, effective communication, and strategic thinking. Through their unwavering dedication to their clients and relentless pursuit of justice, these legal professionals have earned their place as champions of justice in the Golden State. Whether defending clients in high-profile cases or advocating for those facing unjust treatment, the best defense attorneys in California play a vital role in upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and due process for all.

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OC ask for all ur gals, #22-brief history. So that folks can get an intro!

Okay! 22. Give us a (brief, or not) history lesson of your OC(s)

Let me get the uh...the spreadsheet up...

Mercy: Mercy Rose (Bishop) Hamilton, born on 08/02/49 in Florida. She moved to the Boston area after meeting Nathaniel Joseph Hamilton and he finished with his military service. She started out as a defense attorney in a fairly large firm, but left because the partners were a bunch of "jackasses." She started her own firm and would take cases pro-bono to help "the little guy" beat "big old bullies." This tenacity and stubborn streak would aid her well when she woke-up in Vault 111 after Nate was killed and Shaun taken. Despite being a tiny burning torch of rage and grief, she's dedicated herself to finding a way to track down her husband's killers while also forging a home in the Commonwealth and she's not going to let anybody stand in her way to track down her son (pro-tip, she's Highly Disappointed in who and what Shaun became). She eventually falls in love with MacCready, Deacon, and Jake Evans - cobbling together an unorthodox relationship that somehow works - even if Mac never stops bossing people, Jake leaves tools everywhere, and Deacon has the gravitas of a 2 year old.

Sparrow "Emma" Williams: Born 01/03/2269, is 19 when you first meet her. She was born somewhere in Massachusetts, but not in the Boston Commonwealth area. Her parents were farmers on a decently prosperous farm and she was the oldest of three children. When she was 11, slavers attacked the farm. They killed her father, tortured her mother, and ripped her younger brother and sister out of her hands. She got away, but not before she was shot. A neighboring farm took her in as little more than slave labor. She stayed until well enough to travel, moving from farm to farm as she grew older, till she heard of Diamond City. The Great Green Jewel sounded like the best place for an illiterate 14 year old who needed work, so she managed to make her way there. Unfortunately, at 16, the Institute paranoia began to run over into Piper's writings, and Emma - who is so pale she's almost an albino, around 4'9" tall, malnourished, and barely talks - caught the eye of the locals. Convinced she was an Institute plant, they drove her from the city, several men holding her down and branding her so she couldn't Hide The Truth. She fled into the Commonwealth and hid, making do with scavving and living off of what she could steal. When Mercy started setting up settlements, transplants from Diamond City saw her and spread the word that she was Institute. A bounty (that hit 600 caps) for her dead or alive was issued - and Mercy didn't know about it. Fortunately for Emma, she ran into a helping hand - Canary aka Grace Williams. Canary and her partner, Birdie, adopted Emma - who renamed herself Sparrow. She now does work for the Railroad and Mercy. She's dating a synth named Bean and a member of the Railroad, Darcy (Coyote). Francesca "Frankie" Warren is 23 (I haven't gotten her birthdate down yet) and is part of the local band, Cora and the Wailers. The band plays in Annie's Tavern in Jamaica Plains and is one of the biggest draws to the burgeoning town. She grew up near the Dallas/Ft. Worth Crater in Texas, the only child to the High Priest and his Wife of a Fundamentalist Christian Children of Atom cult. The cult believes that Atom is the return of Jesus and true believers will allow themselves to show their belief through division. Frankie was raised to become the wife of her father's second-in-command's oldest - who was only 14 years older than her (blech). When she turned 14, she stole money from the church lockbox and hightailed it West to California where she became a stripper, taught herself to play more than just the banjo and clarinet (she also plays the guitar and trumpet) and joined Cora's band. The band started heading East, hit the Commonwealth, heard about Jamaica Plains - and well, settled in (in the SWAMP as Frankie likes to moan). She's a fiesty 4'10" of blonde hair and big brown eyes that will beat you with a big old stick. She met a "hot" ghoul (she's the first to admit that Beau is one gnarly looking dude - but that man is FIRE) and fell in love...hard. Her and Beau will be heading back West to Texas to rescue her baby sister...that she just found out about when her Daddy showed up to abduct her and drag her back to Texas. Let's just say that Beau's sweet and a gentleman - till you hurt Frankie...and then some of who he used to be comes out to play.

#long post #FO4 #FO4 OCs #Fallout 4 OCs #FO4 OC Asks #Mercy Hamilton #Sparrow #Frankie

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thejasminebrand New information has surfaced regarding #ToryLanes controversial defense in the shooting incident involving rapper #MeganTheeStallion.

In a series of emails obtained by legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff, R&B star Tory Lanez’s ex-attorney, Shawn Holley, seemingly pushed against her client’s decision to claim that Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend, #KelseyHarris, fired the gun.

As previously reported, in 2020 Tory Lanez was accused of striking Megan Thee Stallion in her foot after the pair (+ Kelsey Harris) left a party at reality phenomenon Kylie Jenner’s home. The occurrence resulted in nationwide media coverage, with many narratives thrust to the forefront.

Ultimately, in December 2022, a California jury found Lanez guilty of three felony charges: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, vehicle possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

Since the ruling, the “Say It” crooner has (seemingly) pulled out all the stops to prove his innocence, including bringing on new representation, lawyers Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma.

Earlier this year, Lanez’s team attempted to seek an appeal, arguing that he didn’t receive a fair trial due to improper evidence and violation of the defendant’s rights, which was rejected by Judge David Herriford.

Now… as Lanez and his agents continue to battle it out in court, more details have been unveiled about the case. Upon Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma’s urging, Lanez waived his attorney-client privilege, opening up a slew of documents that have

Exclusively revealed by Meghann Cuniff, in the recently-exposed messages, Lanez’s old representative, Shawn Holley, expressed her disapproval of arguing Kelsey Harris was responsible for the shots that hit Stallion.

In November 2022, she reportedly wrote,

“Tory, as we discussed on Saturday, I am not comfortable advancing the ‘[Kelsey Harris] defense,’ primarily because I don’t find it to be a viable strategy.”

Shawn Holley continued by mentioning Lanez’s driver, Jaquan Smith’s, stance in the situation, along with his trial defender, George Mgdesyan... Full story on #thejasminebrand.com

He should have taken a plea deal and owned up to his actions. Instead he chose misogynoir and retraumatiziation of a black woman who originally didn’t want to turn him into the cops the same night he shot her and now he’s going under the prison in two months. Fqucking loser.

#Instagram #megan thee stallion #I’m not sad for her #I’m outraged #cyarskaren52 #Apr 21 #I’m just glad she’s in a better place now #As always a loud and sincere fuck you to everyone who has doubted her and supported that Canadian cuntery who must not be named #Those people can speak for themselves they know who they are #And they can go straight to hell #They will pay for their crimes #for sucking that abusers meat #She went through unnecessary trauma for two years #That’s unforgivable #Next level fuckery #That that type of ish that would lead to an episode of snapped or deadly women #once again #🖕🏿daystar Peterson #annnnn boom #just like that #may all who come against black women rot #mine #View post #Don’t fuck with black women #If you can’t love them then at least don’t harm them #can’t wait to see that sociopath locked up on August 7th.#can’t wait to see that sociopath locked up on June 13th #That’s a sociopath.#To hell with him.#To hell with everyone dehumanize meg.

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OAKLAND — A well-known transgender activist was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering three family members in a brutal and frenzied attack that the judge said was the worst he’d seen in three decades.

Dana Rivers, 68, of San Jose, was found guilty last year of murdering Oakland resident Charlotte Reed, 56, her wife Patricia Wright, 57, and Wright’s 19-year-old son, Benny Toto Diambu-Wright, in an attack inside the victims’ home. Prosecutors say she used a handgun equipped with a silencer to shoot the victims, stabbed Reed 47 times as the couple slept in their bedroom and then set the garage on fire in an attempt to cover her tracks.

“It is a horrible thing to sentence someone to die in prison, and I don’t take that lightly,” Judge Scott Patton said in a Wednesday court hearing. “But this is the most depraved crime I ever handled in the criminal justice system in 33 years. Frankly, you deserve to spend the rest of your life in prison.”

Rivers, who first claimed self-defense during the guilt phase of her trial, then argued she was legally insane at the time, did not speak during sentencing. Wright’s brother submitted a letter to the court, in which he recounted the stress of going through the crime scene and how Rivers’ turned his sister’s warm and welcoming home into a blood bath.

Richard Wright said his sister was the “rubber band” that held their family together. She was an artist, a “peacemaker,” and “really wanted to be a parent.”

“When Dana Rivers killed my sister, she broke that rubber band,” his letter says. “What held my family together was gone.”

Rivers has been in jail since Nov. 11, 2016, the same day the murders were committed. She was arrested as she left the victims’ home, covered in their blood and headed toward a motorcycle that was parked nearby. The motive, according to prosecutors, was a mix of personal animus and anger at Reed for leaving an all-women biker gang.

Reed and Rivers met at the Menlo Park Veterans Affairs Center in Palo Alto, where they formed a friendship that included Rivers recruiting Reed into the motorcycle club known as the Deviants MC. They became estranged after Reed left the club, but Rivers methodically convinced her to restart their friendship to give herself an opportunity to commit the murders, Deputy District Attorney Abigail Mulvihill argued at trial.

Before her arrest, Rivers was best known as a schoolteacher who became an international news story when she came out as transgender to her students in a high school in Antelope, California. She was subsequently fired for sharing details of her transition, then sued the district and received $150,000 in a settlement. In the aftermath, she became an activist for transgender rights, and ultimately moved to the Bay Area to restart her life as an educator.

Patton denied a motion for a new trial filed by Rivers’ attorney, which argued that prosecutors committed misconduct and that the judge prevented relevant exculpatory evidence from being heard. Patton said the issues raised ranged from “trivial” to “frankly quite ridiculous,” and called the evidence of Rivers’ guilt “overwhelming.”

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❝But Me? I Could Keep This Up All Night.❞

Dionne Alexandria Bryant-Chachere, also known as Solarstar, is an incredibly powerful and privileged Mutant/Kree Hybrid of Haitian descent. She is one of the founding and original members of the original X-Men. She is a Mutant/Kree hybrid who is able to manipulate the sun and stars and moon. Inheriting her mother's mutant abilities of solar and stellar manipulation, she adopted the name Solarstar. She is the daughter of the famous superheroes due, Solarman and Starwoman and is older sister to her twin brother and sister, Jean Pierre Saint Bryant-Chachere and Solana Giselle Bryant-Chachere.

She is a French-Haitian American aristocratic blue-blooded coffee heiress and socialite, hailing from one of the wealthiest and more elite families in Haiti. Both of her parents are both from extremely wealthy old-moneyed Black-Caribbean families who have been wealthy since the eighteenth century.

Born with an impeccable sense of fashion, as well as skill with vintage brands and couture fittings. solar and psychic powers, and an inherent belief that she is better than everyone. She along with her childhood friend and husband, Warren Kenneth Worthington III often use their wealth to fund the Original X-Men Team.

Dionne is a former supermodel and then a successful corporate attorney then defense attorney and human rights attorney with a multicultural aristocratic and blue-blooded upbringing. She has extensive legal education, and she graduated at the very top of her class from the world's most prestigious universities, earning honors like valedictorian and graduating summa cum laude. She graduated from Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Columbia, Oxford University, Brown University, Vanderbilt University, New York University, Dartmouth College, University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Paris and Georgetown University. She is a crisis manager who runs her own law firm and that specializes in "fixing" political situations and scandals and helping other mutants.

She has a Master's degree in Legal Studies and a Master's degree in Journalism, Political Science and Criminal Law and a minor in Art History and French history and Ph.D. In Law and Political Science and Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government.

When Professor Charles Francis Xavier opened a school for mutants to prepare his students to carry on his dream of peaceful coexistence between mutants and humans, Dionne was enrolled as the last student of his first class and the class consisted of her best friend Jean Elaine Grey, Scott Summers, Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy and Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake, Warren Kenneth Worthington III. As Stargirl, she became one of the original X-Men, a group that fights for a world that hates and fears mutants. With the X-Men, Solarstar has had the opportunity to explore the universe in unexpected ways, rising to prominence in the group and displaying herself as a loyal and powerful member of the X-Men.

Her challenging experiences like the death of her and Warren’s beloved daughter, Estelle Worthington have led her to connect with herself and soul she had never believed to possess. She touts herself as a near-perfect mutant specimen with a wide range of powers and talents. She remains a prominent figure in the X-Men and the thriving mutant society, influencing economic, cultural, and diplomatic affairs between mutants and humans.

Dionne Alexandria Bryant-Chachere is an Omega-level Mutant/Kree hybrid, who is able to control the solar and stellar energy, an ability that she has inherited from her mother. Her mutant abilities are a unique combination of her mother’s mutant and her father’s Kree DNA. Solarstar physiology is a combination of the strengths of both species, resulting in a range of superhuman abilities that make her an incredibly powerful and versatile being.

Descended from a long and ancient line of Haitian mutant witches. Solarstar is a mutant of magical birthright. This means that she was born with the inherent ability to manipulate magic.

With her unique hybrid physiology, Solarstar is a superhuman in essentially all aspects, possessing an immense amount of strength and physical attributes that far surpass those of any normal human being. She possesses vast superhuman abilities, including strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility and reflexes, enhanced vision and invulnerability, heat vision, freeze and wind breath.

Her superhuman strength is capable of lifting automobiles, boulders, and other massive objects with ease. Her strength is near limitless, and she is capable of lifting far in excess of one billion tons. She is a mutant with vast empathic and telepathic and telekinetic abilities. She can read the mind of any sentient being without difficulty, including the subconscious mind, and can even scan the minds of every person on Earth in a matter of moments. The only minds that can cause her trouble are those that are insane. As a telekinetic, Solarstar is capable of very fine control over objects, down to the molecular and even subatomic levels.

Solarstar is a powerful manipulator of solar/stellar energy. Her abilities allow her to absorb and manipulate various forms of energy, including solar energy and electromagnetic fields. Her inherent raw power and potential have been stated to be nigh-infinite, or even incalculable. Solarstar's hybrid physiology is a combination of Mutant and extraterrestrial DNA, giving her a unique set of abilities that make her an incredibly powerful and versatile being.

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