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  • Facial Recognition Leads Louisiana Cops to Arrest of Innocent Man

    The man had never even been to the city where the crime happened.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    January 3, 2023
  • Small Town Horror: The Story of a White Man Who Chased Black Teens With His Car… For Fun

    After nearly swiping 15-year-old Carmello Thomas with his car, Mark Hall laughed “50 points!” to himself behind the camera.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 24, 2022
  • How Does a Cop Mistake a Miscellaneous Object for a Gun?

    A wallet, a phone and even a sandwich could pose a threat.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 22, 2022
  • Kicking Off 2023 with Another Cop Facing a Felony [Update]

    There are even more awaiting trial or sentencing in the killings of Black men.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 22, 2022
  • Smiling Colorado Cop Who Beat Army Vet Was Previously Sued over Excessive Force

    This guy just got in the department in March and racked up two civil rights lawsuits.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 22, 2022
  • NC Professor Who Slammed CRT Sues the School After Getting Fired

    The professor has a history of standing firmly against critical race theory.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 21, 2022
  • LA Private School That Boasted Diversity Faces Shocking Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

    Poet laureate Amanda Gorman’s alma mater is in the hot seat.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 21, 2022
  • Atatiana Jefferson’s Killer Gets Sentenced to 11 Years Prison

    Atatiana Jefferson’s Killer Gets Sentenced to 11 Years Prison

    The jury gave him a lighter punishment than the life sentence he could have received.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 20, 2022
  • Houston Faces Lawsuit over the Killings of Innocent Bystanders During Police Chases

    The suit alleges that Houston police target Black drivers and endanger the Black community.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 20, 2022
  • Jimmy Atchison’s Family Demands More Than an Indictment in His Fatal Shooting

    Ex-officer Sung Kim faces involuntary manslaughter after shooting Atchison while he hid in a closet.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    December 20, 2022
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