B13 Peer Review

    B-13 Peer Review To break it down clearly: - Criminal cases (e.g., if someone were to press charges) require proof " beyond a reasonable doubt ", which is a much higher standard. - Civil cases, like lawsuits for defamation, assault, or emotional distress, only require a " preponderance of the evidence ", meaning it's more likely than not (just over 50%). People often file civil suits instead of criminal charges for various reasons: - Statute of limitations for criminal prosecution may have already expired (even if civil is still valid). - Prosecutors might decline to file charges, due to lack of strong enough evidence. (lack of or No Mens rea ) Victims may want financial compensation, which only civil court can provide. Control: In a civil case, the accuser has more direct control over the process, unlike a criminal case which is handled by the state or " We the people ." When public figures like Shannon or Katt Williams get involved, media attent...

  B-13 Peer Review                                      The Merc Boys (From left to right) A.L.* 5th Ave * Brick Top * Sosa     PHOTO BY - B-13 Productions We were sent this video by a close personal friend. The owner of the blog — once a respected talent manager in Hollywood — had walked away from the industry because, in his words,  “everyone just wanted to be a rapper.”  What he was searching for wasn’t fame or flash. He was looking for  honest artistry  — an artist who could speak truthfully about the struggle of being a Black man in America. He wasn’t interested in misogyny, glorified violence, drug culture, or ego-driven megalomania. What he wanted was  raw, unapologetic truth  — unfiltered and real. And then he found a group that gave him just that:  The MERC Boys . They were different. Authentic. Powerful. Their lyrics didn’t ...

B-13 Peer Review:    Michael Wright is one of the finest, most underrated actors of our time. Exceedingly well-versed, multilingual, and possessing a well-defined style rarely seen in Hollywood today, Wright stands as a master of his craft. His body of work in television includes the 1983 NBC science fiction miniseries V ,  its 1984 sequel V: The Final Battle , and V: The Series , in which he played Elias Taylor. He also appeared in the 1987 episode “The Savage” of Miami Vice , and starred in the HBO series Oz as Omar White from 2001 to 2003. Wright has also appeared on New York Undercover and portrayed Lazarus Prime on Black Lightning . (Lazarus Prime Below) Lazarus Prime - (Black Lightning 2) His film credits include the 1987 drama The Principal as Victor Duncan, opposite James Belushi, and the 1994 crime drama Sugar Hill with Wesley Snipes. He played Clinton, the leader of The Del Bombers gang, in the cult classic The Wanderers . His most recent film role was in 20...

  "If you're going to tell a story rooted in Black struggle, do your homework." "Oakland and Los Angeles are not just settings — they’re libraries of Black history. From the Panthers to Watts, from resistance to renaissance, there’s no excuse for superficial storytelling when that legacy is right there." ~ WillyBill Coogler had the platform, the talent, and the opportunity — but the filmmaker chose theme over substance. Oakland and Los Angeles as Black History Libraries : Both cities have significant historical contributions to the Black experience, from the Black Panther Party’s roots in Oakland to the cultural movements in Los Angeles. These aren’t just settings — they are rich, complex histories. The overarching ideas were loud and clear, but what was missing was depth — the kind you get when you dig into the actual people, movements, and moments that shaped Black power and Black pain. Instead, it felt like it was made to impress the surface-level audience....