We are living in unprecedented times. From a novel coronavirus pandemic to a global movement for racial and social justice, 2020 already calls for unprecedented actions. Make no mistake, however, these events were not the beginning of a vast political divide in this country. Political…
On August 1, 2020, I released my 5th Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series novel. Betrayal High, like other the courtroom dramas in the series, is based on contemporary, real-life issues, and its inspiration comes from an all-too-common occurrence. In this case, however, the occurrence hit…
Most people have seen the eight-minute video of George Floyd lying on his stomach in the street, handcuffed, with the weight of a police officer’s knee pressing down on his neck, while all four officers on the scene ignore Floyd’s cries for breath. Year after…
Patrick Daley, a former fifth-grade teacher, was convicted last October of sexually abusing eight boys over a three year period. He was sentenced up to 15 years in prison. Now, the family of one of the victims has filed a lawsuit against the Holt (Michigan)…
“While thousands of Americans perish daily from Covid-19, the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, has chosen a scapegoat to distract from our government’s failures. Claiming that the disease will become “the biggest trial lawyer bonanza in history,” Mr. McConnell is drafting legislation to prot
We have all been familiar with the phrase “driving while black” for some time. Last week, I wrote about an incident of “jogging while black.” Sadly, a recent tragedy presents the unthinkable – “sleeping while black.” On March 13, an African-American woman from Kentucky was…
“Stand Your Ground” Laws have been controversial since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. What are “Stand Your Ground” (SYG) laws? Generally, the law concerns the justifiable use of force as protection against endangerment by another party. But the law goes further:…
April has become somewhat symbolic of white supremacists. Perhaps this is because April 19 is Patriot’s Day and April 20 is Adolph Hitler’s birthday. Who knows? What we do know is several symbolic incidents of mass violence have occurred during the month of April. The…
Sheltering in place may protect people from COVID-19, but it can also pose a higher risk for those in abusive relationships. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 10 million people per year are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. Often…
Due to school closings and extracurricular activities canceled as a result of COVID-19, kids are spending more time online via laptops, tablets, phones, and video games. They are logging on for classes, to play games, connect with friends, and just pass the time. However, in…
For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired innovation, charity, and global unity. For others, it seems to have offered an opportunity to advance less righteous agendas. Thousands worldwide are dying – worldwide. Countries are closing borders and fighting for resources. Sadly, this seems to inspire
During a recent public hearing, former Ohio State University (OSU) wrestling captain, Adam DiSabato, told state lawmakers that U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan (R) begged him to deny claims that school officials were aware of, and ignored, allegations that a team doctor sexually abused wrestlers for many
