Monique Pressley

Three people filed serious claims against her.

Efforts to stall the confirmation of Senator Jeff Sessions as the next U.S. Attorney General appear to be working. As a result of the protests against Sessions at various sites around the country and the massive Women’s March, the Sessions confirmation vote by a full committee has been postponed until next week. Cornell W. Brooks, president […]

What is the path going forward in an America led by one of the most polarizing President-elects in modern-day history?

The New York Times reports that 53 percent of White female voters supported Trump on Election Day, despite his sexist and degrading comments.

When asked if Cosby will take a plea deal, Pressley said, "No, my client's not guilty."

Bill Cosby is taking seven of his accusers to court for defamation.

Bill Cosby continues to be at the center of the news, with more than thirty women accusing him of sexual assault over the last four decades. The latest bombshell came from New York Magazine – whose July 26 cover story featured 35 women alleging Cosby assaulted them — a story that has seemingly become the final nail […]

Jury selection has begun in the trial of Charlotte police officer Randall Kerrick. Kerrick was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of ex-FAMU football player Jonathan Ferrell. As previously reported on NewsOne.com: A North Carolina grand jury indicted Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Randall Kerrick on voluntary manslaughter charges in the shooting death of unarmed Jonathan […]

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the Annual NAACP Convention, marking the second time he has spoken to the historic civil rights organization during his presidency. Mr. Obama is expected to address criminal justice reform during his remarks. Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now panel discussed what the […]

Emanuel AME Shooter Confesses To Killing 9, Told Investigators He Wanted To Start A Race War Emanuel AME Church mass shooter Dylann Roof confessed to killing 9 people and told investigators he wanted to start a “race war.” Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you the latest details in the hate crime investigation and the […]

Are you one of the many Americans looking to start a business? If you are or if you ever plan to, there are a few things you should consider before venturing out into entrepreneurship. Many spend thousands of dollars on starting their business, securing a website, printing promotional materials, finding the perfect location, and stocking […]

If law enforcement officers stop you, do you know what you should do to make sure the encounter does not turn into a deadly confrontation? Do you know what your legal rights are? Monique Pressley, principal of The Pressley Firm PLLC, explained what you should and should not do during a police encounter, even if you […]