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  • Court Renews NYC Ban on Police Restraints

    Police officers would no longer be able to place pressure on a person’s torso during arrest.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 19, 2022
  • 911 Dispatcher who Hung Up on Buffalo Shooting Call Is in Big Trouble

    911 Dispatcher who Hung Up on Buffalo Shooting Call Is in Big Trouble

    An Erie County spokesperson said the dispatcher’s termination is being sought.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 19, 2022
  • NY Governor Seeks Gun Control Bills Following Buffalo Shooting

    NY Governor Seeks Gun Control Bills Following Buffalo Shooting

    Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to restrict gun access for people who pose a threat to themselves or others.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 19, 2022
  • “Don’t you have some fish to catch, African-American man?” says Santa Barbara Karen

    The more creative they become with their insults, the sillier they sound.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 18, 2022
  • Black Georgia High School Students Sue District for Racial Discrimination

    The students and parents at Coosa High School filed a federal lawsuit alleging the teens first amendment and equal protections rights were violated.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 18, 2022
  • Four Teachers Say They Were Fired from Private School for Calling out Racism

    The former Sewickley Academy teachers are suing on a count of retaliation.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 18, 2022
  • Remembering the Victims of the Buffalo Shooting

    The shooting resulted in 13 victims, 11 of them Black. About 10 people were killed and a few were injured.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 18, 2022
  • NY Attorney General Warns Against Charity Fraud Following Buffalo Shooting

    NY Attorney General Warns Against Charity Fraud Following Buffalo Shooting

    Attorney General Letitia James warned not every charity that rises to support Buffalo is credible.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 17, 2022
  • Breonna Taylor Case Looms over Louisville Mayoral Race

    Breonna Taylor Case Looms over Louisville Mayoral Race

    Tensions flared after a local activist attempted to shoot mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 17, 2022
  • “Worst Cooks in America” Winner Sentenced for Killing her Child

    Both Ariel Robinson and her husband Jerry Austin were charged with homicide by child abuse. Their daughter was 3 years old.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    May 17, 2022
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