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[stark-reading-mad]

My reading will never end

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[gretheresa]

22nd April 2024

Day 20 of 100 Days of Productivity

The ever daunting task to solve the past year question papers 🫠

[lawstudentreads]

looking to follow new people

earlier this year i took an unintentional break from posting. however, i am excited to be back and thus while i’m not a new studyblr account, I do want to follow new people. my following list isn’t large, and some blogs have stopped posting in the meantime.

so please let me know if you have a studyblr, bookblr or any blog focused on your personal musings. i’d love to follow you and become friends!

[luminous-studiess]

it's just before 12 am and i'm working on an affidavit but i loathe it and my eyes are heavy but if u told me 4 yrs ago i'd still be here and i'd make it this far and didn't get kicked out i'd probably laugh at you so yes i'll keep formatting this silly little legal document this in itself is a privilege

[lawbyrhys]

Lawyer Breaks Down The Imane Khelif Lawsuit

I am an American attorney, and even though this lawsuit was filed in French court, I can still break it down and give my thoughts on the situation.

Let's get into this high-profile criminal lawsuit.

Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a criminal complaint in French court last Friday, August 9, alleging that "acts of aggravated cyber harassment” have been perpetrated against the star athlete since her appearance at the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The lawsuit was filed with the anti-online hatred center of the Paris public prosecutor’s office and names X as the defendant; X as it refers to unknown persons in French law. Doing so "ensure[s] that the ‘prosecution has all the latitude to be able to investigate against all people," including those who may have shared hateful messages under pseudonyms and screen names.

To discuss another X in this case, though, Elon Musk finds himself named in the lawsuit, as does author J.K. Rowling. The pair have found themselves at the center of the controversy, having taken to their respective social media channels to post their takes and stoke the flames surrounding Khelif. "J. K. Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others,' says Nabil Boudi, Khelif's Paris-based attorney.

What about former president and 34-time convicted felon Donald Trump, though? He's shared his own remarks on the Algerian boxer. "Trump tweeted, so whether or not he is named in our lawsuit, he will inevitably be looked into as part of the prosecution."

Khelif's time at the 2024 Olympics—despite winning gold in women's 66kg boxing—has been overshadowed by speculation regarding her gender. It's important to note that Imane Khelif is a cisgender woman; she was born female and does not identify as transgender or intersex. The International Olympic Committee backs these facts, too, stating that "scientifically, this is not a man fighting a woman." Yet, the vitriol continues; the internet at large has been having a field day with it.

Adding to the flames are Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling. Musk, who is the owner of the X site, shared a post from swimmer Riley Gaines that read, "Men don't belong in women's sports," approving the message with one of his own: "Absolutely." Additionally, Rowling posted an image of Khelif and Italian boxer Angela Carini mid-fight with a caption accusing Khelif of "[being a man who was] enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head." She posted this to her 14.2M X followers. Donald Trump piped in—as he's known to do—with his own caption for the image of Khelif and Carini, with a vow of sorts: "I will keep men out of women’s sports!" A campaign promise, maybe?

Interestingly, even Logan Paul had something to say. As if Paul isn't busy enough with his frivalous defamation lawsuit against fellow creator Coffeezilla, he added to the mix with his denouncement of Khelif's triumph over Carini:

"This is the purest form of evil unfolding right before our eyes. A man was allowed to beat up a woman on a global stage, crushing her life’s dream while fighting for her deceased father. This delusion must end." Paul later deleted this post, though, admitting that, "might be guilty of spreading misinformation." He doesn't want yet another lawsuit on his hands—that's my take.

Khelif's attorney isn't buying any of the bullshit, though, and nobody's apology will absolve them of their legal liability in his eyes. "That lawsuit is filed and the facts remain."

About the intentions of the lawsuit, Boudi said:

"What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary. If the case goes to court, they will stand trial." As it pertains to those on US soil, he adds that "[the lawsuit] could target personalities overseas. The prosecutor’s office for combating online hate speech has the possibility to make requests for mutual legal assistance with other countries." Boudi cites an agreement between the French and American equivalent office per the online hate speech.

The lawsuit is intended to prosecute individual social media users and not the platforms themselves. As Boudi states, "It’s the responsibility of lawmakers to issue sanctions to platforms, not ours," going on to note the severity of similar cyber harassment cases, and that in some cases, "there are prison sentences."

Judicial systems worldwide have begun to take cyber crimes like these more serious in recent years. As use, popularity, and reliance on the internet grow, so must the laws and protections.

Khelif's coach, Pedro Diaz, has even weighed in on all the controversy surrounding his champion athlete. He states the hate has "incredibly affected her and everyone around her."

What do you think of this case? Let me know!

[studiesboie]

Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion at the MET

[merordle]

hello!! studyblr introduction ⭐︎

hello!! I'm merordle (she/her) and I'm in my mid-twenties and an international criminal law researcher! I'm not new to studyblr/lawblr and have been part of the community since 2018, but I'm only just now starting to actually post. I've seen some amazing studyblr's here, and would love to introduce myself too!

about me - taurus, enfp, 25, queer, disabled - b.a. in english with a specialization in movements of social justice in ancient to contemporary literature - m.a. in international criminal law & information studies - taken & a cat mom to two kitties, both adult euthanasia rescues!!

academic-study interests - the study of information, be it ontological, political, social, just everything about it (and, tangentially, the archiving and keeping of information and the digital dark age we're about to go into) - the way romantic love is illustrated in golden age islamic literature - desensitization to violence and international apathy and its direct correlation to the fall of media literacy - international criminal law and the international criminal court (derogatory) - the human right to leisure and rest (udhr, icescr, etc) - the reclamation of monstrous characters in the pursuit of queer liberation - the continuous divide in human-to-human personal connections, the death of dating and romance, and the new age of ai and technology - queer representation in sailor moon

personal interests - activism, in any and all forms (am about to start a separate sideblog for activism related work) - sailor moon (starts sobbing) - short fiction & poetry writing - when books have social justice/revolutionary movements in them - ursula k. le guin my beloved - western asia, kurdistan, learning more about my home town - I absolutely love making playlists. I can't stop. I literally have one for every moment/emotion/event in my life. it's one of my favorite things to do ever. here's my spotify if you wanna check it out!

2024-25 GOALS 1. submitting my law school and english phd joint applications 2. finishing my master's degree by sending in my dissertation (lord please) 3. finalizing my four in-progress articles peer reviewed and accepted for publishing at a journal (I have to do a loooot of research for these still ugh) 4. completing my short story anthology!!

happy studying!! I'm excited to be an active member of this wonderful community <3

[batmarg]

[babylawyerruns]

I got a new job. I’m so happy. I’m afraid to say it cause I’m paranoid that things will fall through or idk something bad will happen. But I just need to let myself be happy. Damn! I’m really excited.

[eldritchsx]

29.01.2024

In my third week in this new internship, I'm still in the old one too, so I have one in the morning and the other one in the afternoon.

Many of the subjects in this new internship are new for me, so I'm taking the rest of the afternoon to study and update.

My classes starts today and I'm already tired because of this new routine. At the same time, I'm liking it, because I'm being challenged and useful. But also, a little afraid, since I'm recovering from a burnout and I don't want that to happen again.

I know I have to make a decision between those two internships, I know I'm going to leave the old one, I just have to find the right time.

Anyway, I'm a little curious of what this semester holds.

[velvettears0]

[lightswings]

luna • lux et lex

updated september 22, 2024

hey studyblr, i’m luna. with september starting, i thought now is as good a time as any to set up my blog for studyblr posting. it’s nice to meet you and i look forward to working hard together.

about me:

luna: twenty-six years old (november 11), based in canada

law student: third year, business law focus with particular interest in corporate, entertainment, and multi-residential housing

languages: arabic (intermediate), japanese (intermediate), latin (beginner), french (beginner)

about this blog:

mostly runs on a queue that posts five times a day

studyblr: periodic updates, thoughts and reflections on what i’m learning, and possibly some study challenges

topics: ancient civilizations, art, architecture, books, philosophy, photography, social justice

looking for more blogs to follow: active studyblr blogs (especially law students), original photographers (especially academia aesthetics, architecture, art, and café), non-fiction readers who post about their reading (especially ancient civilizations, ethics, law, and philosophy) - if this is you, please like or reply to this post and i’ll check out your blog

first: vincent van gogh. second: amy friend. third: unknown (ancient art from japan). photos are mine.

[gretheresa]

20th April 2024

Day 18th of 100 Days of Productivity

"The pressure is getting worsaaaah"

[ghlawstudent]

31.12.2022

Studybuddy 🐈‍⬛ he's always keeping me company.

Have a nice new years eve and may 2023 bring a lot of happiness for you 🌟

[miawashere]

international law

for those that don’t know, international law is defined as the norms of law which are valid for all states, according to ejil.org. international law includes treaties and policies that are set for the protection of human rights, war, the environment, and more. international law is very important for all leaders of the world to follow, and allows for there to be some sort of harmony between other countries.

[lawbyrhys]

Stop Calling Kamala Harris "Copmala" Already!

I keep seeing the name "Copmala" being thrown around to refer to the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris; can we nip that shit in the bud already? Not only is this name-calling childish, unproductive, and an overall Trumpian thing to do, but it's not even true. Kamala Harris was never a police officer; she was a prosecutor and an attorney general.

Let's get into the truth of the matter, shall we?

Let's go over some simple definitions real quick.

Police Officer: A person whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests : a member of the police. Also called cop.

Prosecutor: A person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone. A lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court. A legal representative of the prosecution, also called a prosecuting attorney or district attorney.

Attorney General: The principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.

With these terms clearly defined, let's briefly discuss who Kamala Harris is by clarifying the roles she held before holding office as Vice President and her current prospective role as the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee.

Kamala Harris was a courtroom prosecutor, also known as a prosecuting attorney, district attorney, or more simply known as a prosecutor.

Kamala Harris was not a police officer.

Now, if we want to discuss the relationship between the two roles, we can, and we will now.

Prosecutors provide the police with legal advice as it pertains to criminal cases, as well as training the police in securing warrants, making arrests, and the interrogation process; they make sure it is all done ethically and most importantly legally. Police officers, in turn, assist the prosecution by gathering and investigating evidence, as well as giving their testimony in court. They work together, but they're not the same and should never be referred to as such.

In short, police collect and hand over the evidence for the prosecution to then argue against the defense in a court of law.

Kamala Harris worked in collaboration with police to build and argue cases, but she was never a police officer by any means.

Am I saying everything she did was perfect? No. What I am saying is that she did her job as a prosecuting attorney, and the same can be said about her role as Attorney General of California.

I'm not defending all prosecutors, either; I almost always refrain from speaking in absolutes. That said, though, it's a topic that keeps getting presented in these high-stakes matters, and since I know about the topic, I think it's fair to present the information as a means to educate and inform those who do not have an understanding of the legal world.