2 Urban Girls Uncover Details of Melanie McDade’s Order to Pay $217,404 In Sanctions

The Southern Truth

By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief

It is refreshing to read real news, like the recent article from 2 Urban Girls, about Judge Lia Martin’s March 5 ruling against the former executive assistant of Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., ordering monetary sanctions of $217,404. This case has been moving through the courts for some time, and according to 2 Urban Girls, the sanctions stem from an ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit against the City.

PACE NEWS has previously covered this case, particularly when it first emerged, and when the plaintiff had high-profile attorney Carl Douglas, a protégé of the late Johnnie Cochran. But suddenly, Douglas was no longer involved—perhaps because he knew something others didn’t. Now, the case continues, and for McDade, it’s proving to be an expensive ordeal—$217,404 worth. That’s a lot of cash.

It’s also notable that 2 Urban Girls has, for a change, published an article that does not disparage Mayor Butts. In fact, this well-researched and detailed report lays out McDade’s unscrupulous actions and manipulative tactics. Judge Martin issued a clear ultimatum: produce evidence or pay the sanctions. This is a positive development, and I pray it helps Inglewood continue building unity in the community, as PACE NEWS has long emphasized.

With this ruling, Mayor Butts is elated, feeling both elevated and vindicated after Judge Martin’s decision to penalize McDade. Let’s hope 2 Urban Girls continues this level of reporting as the saga unfolds.

The Southern Truth