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UA Students Megan Rondini and Emma Mannion Reported Rape at Alabama. Critics Say UA President Stuart Bell Failed Them. Florida Rewarded Bell with a $2 Million Per Year Presidency.
On July 1, 2026, the State University System of Florida Board of Governors confirmed former University of Alabama President Stuart Bell to become the 14th president of the University of Florida. A group of four specially-trained higher education advocates raised serious concerns about Dr. Bell's fitness to lead UF. These concerns arise from Dr. Bell's handling of the reported rape cases of UA students Megan Rondini in 2016 and Emma Mannion in 2016. Unfazed, UF hired Dr. Bell
Donald V. Watkins
3 days ago3 min read


Mrs. Gladys Laster: This Woman's Bravery, Courage, and 1975 Landmark Court Order Desegregated the Faculty and Staffs at Alabama's Historically White Junior Colleges and Trade Schools
Mrs. Gladys Laster’s bravery and courage as a named plaintiff in her 1975 landmark civil case systematically dismantled the "whites-only" hiring practices that locked black instructors, administrators, and staff members out of Alabama's historically white community and technical colleges. She single-handedly opened the door for thousands of black educators and staff members to work at historically white junior/community colleges and trade/technical schools in Alabama over th
Donald V. Watkins
6 days ago4 min read


Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Donald V. Watkins, Sr., v. United States of America
For research and historical purposes, we are publishing the full Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Donald V. Watkins, Sr. v. United States of America. The Petition was filed on March 3, 2023, and denied on April 17, 2023.
Donald V. Watkins
6 days ago1 min read


Lambda Legal Attorney Carl S. Charles is Vindicated by DOJ’s Subtle Dismissal of Its "Lawfare" Indictment Against Him
The criminal indictment against Carl Charles was dismissed in a subtle fashion on February 11, 2026. The court order dismissing Charles' case was placed under seal. All documents relating to the dismissal will remain sealed until June 13, 2027. DOJ had no legitimate criminal case against Charles. Judge Burke and federal prosecutors in Montgomery brought this case to harass Carl Charles in the old Alabama COINTELPRO style and tradition. In legal circles, COINTELPRO is call
Donald V. Watkins
Jul 43 min read
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