Lawyers

1 year, 1 day in prison for lawyer in police car firebombing

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Risky business: Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers

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Ben Crump thegrio.com

Ben Crump to speak with Van Jones about using $100M gift for Black law center

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DA stands by decision to end plea deals for clients of Black lawyer who accused office of racial bias

A DA in Pennsylvania is catching heat after announcing his office will no longer offer plea deals to clients of a Black attorney.
/ June 7, 2021
Mark and Patricia McCloskey theGrio.com

Missouri lawyer couple who pointed guns at protesters gave out autographed photos

Mark and Patricia McCloskey pointed their guns at protesters in Missouri and are now sharing autographed photographs of the incident.
/ October 14, 2020

Two lawyers of color facing 45 years for burning police car

Two lawyers of color who were arrested in May following the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death are facing a potential of 45 years in prison.
/ June 22, 2020

NFL players lawyer up, say they have proof of innocence after being accused of robbing Florida cookout

Lawyers for New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar say they have witness affidavits proving innocence.
/ May 16, 2020
Wendy Williams thegrio.com

Christie Brinkley offers to give Wendy Williams the low-down on getting divorced

After being married and divorced four times, former model Christie Brinkley offers to give Wendy Williams the inside scoop on getting divorced.
/ April 16, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Tyka Nelson, Prince’s sister, owes more than $850K to lawyers helping her with estate

Tyka Nelson, sister of Prince owes over $850,000 to three firms who have been acting on her behalf in regards to her brother’s estate.
/ March 12, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Meet Charles D. King: The CEO who has raised millions to fund authentic black films

The former Hollywood agent, whose clientele has included every from Oprah Winfrey to Missy Elliott, is building his own empire with Macro…
/ November 23, 2017