DC judge gives control of Proud Boys’ trademark to Black church attacked by far-right group
The Proud Boys lost control of their trademarked name on Monday after a judge in Washington, DC, ruled that it be handed over to a Black church that was attacked by members of the far-right group four years ago.
Black D.C. church vandalized by Proud Boys awarded control of group’s name
The ruling effectively prohibits Proud Boys chapters from legally using their own name or typical symbols without the permission of the Metropolitan AME Church.
Trademark name of White hate group 'Proud Boys' now belongs to Black church
A judge granted ownership of the "Proud Boys" trademarked name to a Black church the racist group in 2020 had vandalized, according to multiple reports.
Once vandalized by the Proud Boys, a historic Black DC church now owns their name
A D.C. Superior Court judge awarded control of the far-right group's name to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church as part of a civil suit.
Proud Boys lose name's trademark to members of Black Washington church. Florida leader reacts
The trademark for the name and symbols of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys is now owned by a Black church in Washington, D.C.
Proud Boys changes name to ‘African Methodist Episcopal Boys’ after D.C. judge rules it no longer has control over trademark
A Washington D.C. judge has ruled that The Proud Boys no longer has control over its trademark. Control of the trademark was transferred to the Metropolitan African […]
Proud Boys Lose Trademark To Black Church They Vandalized
Proud Boys chapters across the country can no longer use the group's name or logo unless granted approval by the church.
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An Upstate church left its Methodist denomination. Now it's being sued for the money and property.
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Eugene church passes resolution to offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants
The First United Methodist Church of Eugene is promising to shelter immigrants, refugees, and migrants facing immigration enforcement.
United Methodist leaders in Alabama address financial impact of church lawsuits
United Methodist leaders penned a letter about the costs of ongoing litigation as congregations continue to try to leave.
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Long legal fight looms over closing of historic Methodist church in Wilmington
A historic downtown Wilmington church that was forced to close last year now has a chance to reopen thanks to a favorable legal ruling.
Underground Railroad history discovered at Emmarts United Methodist Church in Baltimore County
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