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California Woman Killed After Stockton Police Officer Fired 30 Shots Into Her Car
Tracy Gaeta, a grandmother, had been shot and killed after backing into a police car.
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Protesters Demand Video Footage of Grand Rapid Police Fatally Shooting Patrick Lyoya [Updated]
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop. His father says the dashcam footage showed him being shot while lying face down.
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NJ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Begin Legal Weed Sales
Seven companies have already been approved to sell recreationally, and 13 are awaiting full approval.
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![NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges [Updated]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a2fd9ad4977346df23c975840d793f58-1024x681.jpg)
NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges [Updated]
The indictment alleges he received fraudulent donations toward his campaign bid for NYC comptroller and made an effort to conceal it.
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Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Jan 6 Insurrection
Charles Donohoe, 34, is the only Proud Boys leader to plead guilty and could provide prosecutors with information about what the organization had planned.
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Black Teen Dies in Bike Crash During Traffic Stop, Family Seeks Police Accountability
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said there should not have been a vehicular pursuit of Davis unless he was suspected of a felony.
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![No Charges Against Police Who Shot and Killed Amir Locke, Mother Speaks Out [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/c53e30b22a3ef420d9eb3d44a74a3986-1024x683.jpg)
No Charges Against Police Who Shot and Killed Amir Locke, Mother Speaks Out [UPDATED]
Officials said there is “insufficient admissible evidence” to file criminal charges against the SWAT officers.
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Illinois Police Officer Resigns After Racist Social Media Posts are Exposed
One of his posts read, “When I seize power, ‘hate crimes’ will be encouraged.”
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![Minneapolis Mayor Officially Prohibits Execution of No-Knock Warrants [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/f78680537808b3ba2d68e1130ffb053a.jpg)
Minneapolis Mayor Officially Prohibits Execution of No-Knock Warrants [UPDATED]
Minneapolis Police Department will no longer be allowed to request no-knock warrants or respond to similar searches from other cities.
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Hunger Crisis in Africa Affects Over 300 Million People
Due to a number of factors including the Russia-Ukraine war, African countries have been experiencing severe food insecurity.
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California Woman Killed After Stockton Police Officer Fired 30 Shots Into Her Car
Tracy Gaeta, a grandmother, had been shot and killed after backing into a police car.
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Protesters Demand Video Footage of Grand Rapid Police Fatally Shooting Patrick Lyoya [Updated]
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop. His father says the dashcam footage showed him being shot while lying face down.
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NJ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Begin Legal Weed Sales
Seven companies have already been approved to sell recreationally, and 13 are awaiting full approval.
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NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges [Updated]
The indictment alleges he received fraudulent donations toward his campaign bid for NYC comptroller and made an effort to conceal it.
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Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Jan 6 Insurrection
Charles Donohoe, 34, is the only Proud Boys leader to plead guilty and could provide prosecutors with information about what the organization had planned.
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Black Teen Dies in Bike Crash During Traffic Stop, Family Seeks Police Accountability
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said there should not have been a vehicular pursuit of Davis unless he was suspected of a felony.
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No Charges Against Police Who Shot and Killed Amir Locke, Mother Speaks Out [UPDATED]
Officials said there is “insufficient admissible evidence” to file criminal charges against the SWAT officers.
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Minneapolis Mayor Officially Prohibits Execution of No-Knock Warrants [UPDATED]
Minneapolis Police Department will no longer be allowed to request no-knock warrants or respond to similar searches from other cities.
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Hunger Crisis in Africa Affects Over 300 Million People
Due to a number of factors including the Russia-Ukraine war, African countries have been experiencing severe food insecurity.
