Arizona Man Fired From Job After Calling 911, 11-Year-Old White Boy Confessed to Drowning an 8-Year-Old Black Boy, Black Man Falsely Accused of Rape Sues White Woman, What O.J. Simpson’s Ashes Were Turned Into And More News

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Arizona Man Handcuffed and Fired From Job After Calling 911 To Report Daughter Missing

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Darnay Cockrell called authorities for help, but he was instead handcuffed and forced to the ground by responding officers. The audio and bodycam footage from the Aug. 6 incident has been released to the public, and in response, Cockrell is facing consequences. – Phenix S Halley Read More

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A 11-Year-Old White Boy Confessed to Drowning an 8-Year-Old Georgia Black Boy

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After a chilling four-month investigation, the suspect behind the drowning of an 8-year-old Black boy in Georgia has finally come forth with a confession. Sadly, the suspect is not much older than the victim. – Kalyn Womack Read More

In a Turn of Events, Texas Black Man Falsely Accused of Rape Sues White Woman, Police

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In November 2023, John Marks and his friend Freddie Douglas Jr. were accused of raping Amanda Zawieruszynski, a white woman, while she was in the pool at Marks’ home in Manvel, Texas. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Lord! You Won’t Believe This Convicted Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ Officer’s Request

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One of the Mississippi “Goon Squad” officers who are responsible for the racist attack and torture of two Black men is attempting to have his sentence reduced. – Noah A. McGee Read More

N-Word Slinging Karen Tells Police She Hit A Pregnant Woman With a What!?

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Indiana law enforcement said last week they received a disturbing call from a white woman admitting to unleashing her violent Karen tantrum on her neighbor. However, the condition of victim made matters even more concerning. – Kalyn Womack Read More

WATCH: A Black Man Was Shot by Akron Police, But the Body Cam Footage Tells the Real Story

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Body camera footage released from an Ohio police department put to rest some stipulations regarding the fatal shooting of a Black man accused of stealing a U-Haul truck. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Texas Bus Driver Accused of “Torturing” Students By Slow-Rolling in Extreme Heat

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In 2024, the National Safety Council reported 27 child deaths nationwide as a result of being left in a hot vehicle, with Texas having the highest count of four incidents. Now, a Houston mother claims a school bus driver nearly added her two children into the tally. – Kalyn Womack Read More

You’ll Never Guess What O.J. Simpson’s Ashes Have Been Turned Into

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According to O.J. Simpson’s longstanding lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, his late client’s memory lives on in a special—and perhaps peculiar—way. The infamous NFL star was cremated after passing away in April at the age of 76 from cancer. – Candace McDuffie Read More

This Milwaukee Woman’s Alleged Murder of a Black Teen Was So Foul, Even Her Mother Told On Her

A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman is in BIG trouble after her intimidation stunt resulted in the death of a Black teen. Everybody, including her mama, came forth to detail to the cops the chaotic scene. – Kalyn Womack Read More

WATCH: Angelina Jolie’s AKA Daughter Shows Out at Spelman College Rally

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Zahara Marley Jolie, daughter to A-list stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is continuing to enjoy her time as a member of the Mu Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. – Shanelle Genai Read More

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