Criminal Justice
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Manny Ellis Trial Continues: Experts Throw a Wrench in “Overdose” Argument
A forensic pathologist and an audio analyst concluded that Manny Ellis died from the cop’s restraint, not meth.
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Black Mom Becomes A Better Detective in Her Son’s Death Than Cops
A Missouri woman alleges the police did not conduct a proper investigation into her son’s death.
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Yes, Black Serial Killers Exist: Here’s 20 of Them
It's Spooky season but real crime is scarier than fiction. We've had our fair share of Jeffrey Dahmer's and Ted Bundy's. Don't believe us, just take a look.
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No Justice, No Peace: 40 Times Benjamin Crump Fought for Civil Rights
Benjamin Crump's latest fight is for a 69-year-old Tallahassee woman charged with voter fraud.
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Promising Development in Morgan State Shooting Investigation
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Morgan State’s campus. Police seek another suspect.
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Sorry, What?! Florida Man Walks Free After Stabbing His Date, But It Gets Worse
A woman was stabbed by a man she met online and he was named a victim by the police.
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New California Law Creates ‘Ebony Alert’ for Missing Black Women, Children
The state's governor signed Senate Bill 673 into law this week.
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Whatcha Say? Singer Jason Derulo Responds to Shocking Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The pop singer is facing allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, violence and more.
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The Right To Protest Is At Stake In Atlanta, Experts Warn
"Anytime the government is going after civil rights and civil liberties, you need to fight like hell, because it's hard as hell to get it back."
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Why The Indictment of Protesters in Atlanta Should Scare Everyone
In our multi-part series, The Root does a deep dive into the indictment of "Cop City" protesters, and what's coming next. (Hint: It’s not good).