Criminal Justice
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Former Oklahoma Officers Charged in Death of Unarmed Black Man
The two officers have been charged with first-degree manslaughter.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Criticized For Increasing Police Budget
He campaigned on promises to reform policing in his city
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Ex-NYPD Cop On Trial For Jan. 6th Riot Claims “Self-Defense”
Here’s what his defense tells us about American policing
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Police Decision in Cedric Lofton Case Prompts Advocates To Demand Justice
The 17-year-old Black teenager died in police custody at Kansas juvenile center, leaving community members wanting accountability for the officers involved
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Donald Trump Held In Contempt In New York [Update]
The former president will be fined $10k a day until he complies with subpoena
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Mississippi Prison Exposed for “Severe, Systemic” Issues in DOJ Report
The cruel and unusual conditions of the Mississippi State Penitentiary have been brought to light following a two-year investigation by the DOJ.
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Trump Tries To Avoid Contempt Charge In NY Investigation
NY Attorney General Letitia James wants him fined $10k per day
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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Sentenced to 2 Years For Prior Federal Violation
The rapper was killed at 36 years old in November 2021.