Criminal Justice
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Couple Charged with Murder of Black Navy Veteran, Ruled Hate Crime
One of them was reported to have tattoos affiliated with white supremacist groups.
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Jussie Smollett Officially Out of Jail Pending Appeal
'So right now, we won round two. We want to win the remaining round,' said Smollett's attorney Nenye Uche.
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![Mayor Adams Rolls Out Modified Plainclothes Unit, Condemns Bystander Recording [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/851b2d44873b9ffa27451424b91658a5-300x200.jpg)
Mayor Adams Rolls Out Modified Plainclothes Unit, Condemns Bystander Recording [UPDATED]
The Neighborhood Safety Teams will be deployed across 30 neighborhoods in the city. Adams says recording police has gotten "out of control."
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Kentucky State Prisoner Choked, Pepper Sprayed and Hooded, Family Files Lawsuit
Marcus Penman was reported to have suffered from mental illness and was attacked by guards during a mental breakdown leading to his death.
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Trial of Murdered NBA Star Lorenzen Wright’s Accused Killer Starts Today
The Memphis Grizzlies' hometown hero was shot 12 years ago.
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Officer Who Shot and Killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant Cleared from Criminal Charges
The grand jury found Officer Nicholas Reardon's use of deadly force justified because Ma'Khia was armed with a knife.
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Under Biden, The Pool of Federal Prosecutors is Getting Blacker and More Diverse
They're a key part of the criminal justice system that many people don't consider
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Mayor Adams NYC Subway Safety Plan May Disproportionately Affect People of Color
Black and Latinx people make up most of New York's homeless population. The new safety plan may jeopardize their safety with the increase of policing.
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![Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dede5f39cf464ec90d410392e4516355-300x169.jpg)
Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]
While this chapter may be over, Smollett's legal troubles are far from over.
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NYPD Officer Slammed by Bronx Judge for “Inconsistent” Testimony Against Drill Rapper “C Blu”
Judge Naita Semaj said the officers had no reason to initiate a conflict with the rapper and had no evidence to suggest he be tried as an adult.