Criminal Justice
-
Uvalde’s Robb Elementary School Will Be Torn Down
The site of one of the country's deadliest shootings will be demolished, says mayor Don McLaughlin.
-
Bill Cosby Found Civilly Responsible For Sexual Assault of 16-Year-Old
The 84-year-old comedian must pay a large judgment
-
I’m Sure Fani Willis Was Watching Today’s Jan. 6 Committee Testimony
Like Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman, Willis is a Black woman targeted by Trump. Unlike them, she has the power to get the last laugh.
-
Police Response to Uvalde School Massacre Was Worse Than Originally Reported
Cops had tactical shields and heavy firepower but still waited an hour before confronting the murderer
-
Ohio Jury Awards Black Columbus Cop $2 For Department’s Racism
Lt. Melissa McFadden pursued her racial discrimination case for four years
-
Hundreds March in Chicago to Call Attention to Missing, Murdered Black Women
This is the fifth year organizers and family members urged for more action in finding the missing women or their killers.
-
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.
-
New York Law Might Be A Perfect Counter To Anti-Abortion Zealots
Gov. Kathy Hocul signed a bill that dares Gilead wanna-bes to sue women who have abortions in her state.
-
![Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence, Again Denying Sexual Misconduct Allegations [UPDATE]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4334377489328533ed0e6aa3080ff481-300x200.jpg)
Deshaun Watson Breaks Silence, Again Denying Sexual Misconduct Allegations [UPDATE]
Meanwhile plaintiffs' lawyer Tony Buzbee plans to file two more cases against the QB.
-
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.