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Prosecutors Say Police Shooting of Black Man Was ‘Justified,’ Officers Are Not Charged to Family’s Dismay
Prosecutors say the police shooting Kevin Peterson Jr. was lawful since Peterson was allegedly armed and brandished a gun at them.
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Haiti Searches for Earthquake Survivors as the Country Awaits Approaching Storm
Haiti, weakened by political unrest, the pandemic and this weekend’s deadly earthquake, is now facing a tropical storm, expected to arrive Monday night.
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Daniel Prude’s Family’s Lawyer Slams New York Attorney General Letitia James’ in Handling of Case Following the Cuomo Investigation
New York Attorney General James failed to get an indictment in the death of Prude at the hands of police last March and some are questioning her priorities.
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Tori Cooper Becomes the First Black Trans Woman on Presidential HIV Council
Transgender advocate Tori Cooper plans to address the diparities that cause the high rates of HIV/AIDS in the transgender community.
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Phoenix Police Chief Is Suspended Over Dismissed ‘Gang Charges’ for Protestors
Police Chief Jeri Williams and the Phoenix Police Department are under fire over the cases against police brutality demonstrators.
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You’ve Been Served: ACLU Sues D.C. Government and Police Officers for Violating Ban on Weapons During Protests Last Summer
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of two journalists, accusing the police of brutality at a police brutality protest. The irony.
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American Idol Finalist Syesha Mercado Is Fighting for Her Children’s Return After Authorities Take Second Child
Mercado and her partner were blindsided by a roadside welfare check in which their 10-day-old daughter was removed, only six months after their son.
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Can Justice Be 26 Years Too Late? New Missouri Law May Help Free a Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
Lamar Johnson may finally get a new day in court after spending over two decades in prison thanks to a bill that goes into effect later this month.
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ICE Is Finally Treating Undocumented People Like Humans, Will No Longer Deport Victims of Crimes
Instead of deportation, the agency will help victims seek justice and documented status.
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Flag on the Play: Are Students’ Social Movement Flags the Newest Concern for Schools?
Flags supporting political and social movements are coming under scrutiny in classrooms and campuses.
