Legal
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Stand Your Ground In New York City? Just Say No.
Some are proposing the deadly law in the wake of a Harlem bodega stabbing.
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Nipsey Hussle’s Accused Murderer Reportedly Assaulted in Jail
Eric Holder Jr. was unable to attend his trial on Tuesday due to his injuries.
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‘Booyah!’: Bill Cosby’s Rep Andrew Wyatt Calls Guilty Verdict in Sexual Abuse Civil Case an ‘Astonishing Victory’
Wyatt also said that after the ruling came down, Cosby expressed his excitement, saying, "That's all? Booyah!"
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Bill Cosby Found Civilly Responsible For Sexual Assault of 16-Year-Old
The 84-year-old comedian must pay a large judgment
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Judge Will Decide Trial For Dad And Son Who Carried Confederate Flag At Capitol Riot
The pair is facing a felony obstruction charge as well as misdemeanor offenses.
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Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence, Again Denying Sexual Misconduct Allegations [UPDATE]
Meanwhile plaintiffs' lawyer Tony Buzbee plans to file two more cases against the QB.
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3 Black Women Officers win $1 Mil Settlement in Racism, Sexism Suit
Their attorney said examples of their toxic work environment were easy to find.
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Biden Nominates First Black Chair of U.S. Sentencing Commission
The commission has been idle for the past three years.
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SoHo Karen Pleads Guilty To Being A Karen
Miya Ponsetto, infamously known as SoHo Karen, admits to hate crime in a plea deal to avoid jail time.
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Is Alvin Bragg Too Soft on Donald Trump?
People feel the pain of the criminal justice system every day, so why is Trump any different? The current Manhattan District Attorney has some explaining to do.