Criminal Justice
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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.
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Jacqueline Avant’s Killer Gets 150-To-Life Sentence
The wife of ‘The Black Godfather” was shot in a robbery gone bad.
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Investigation: No-Knock Raids for Drug Searches Lead to Fatal Shootings
Judges often sign off on no-knock warrant requests without resistance or questioning the merit.
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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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Cases of Excessive Force Where Officers Walked Away Free
Most recently, the officer shot and killed Amir Locke will not be facing criminal charges.
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Officers who Tased Jim Rogers to Death Appeal Termination [UPDATED]
The five officers involved are appealing the decision to be terminated but are also facing a lawsuit for the use of excessive force.