Criminal Justice
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Federal Judge Says Trump “More Likely Than Not” Committed A Crime
Here's why his opinion doesn't come with any jail time for the former President.
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Black Lives Matter’s Melina Abdullah’s Arrest Upheld by Jury
The jury sided with the city in Abdullah's wrongful arrest suit which alleged she was targeted by LAPD officers because of her role in BLM.
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Lawsuit Claims NYPD Illegally Obtained DNA Samples of 32,000 people
The genetic material is stored in a “suspect index,” according to the federal lawsuit.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Answers Senator Questions On A Range of Issues on Day Two of Confirmation Hearings
The Supreme Court nominee took questions on issues such as Roe v. Wade, her sentencing record, and her faith
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Law Enforcement Agencies Declining to Report Hate Crimes, DOJ States
The number of police agencies participating in the FBI’s hate crimes has declined for the third straight year
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FBI Renews Award for Tips on Jelani Day’s Death
A monetary award is being offered in the suspicious drowning of the Illinois State University graduate student.
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No Charges for Co-Worker Who Fatally Shot Black Man on a Camping Trip
Peter Spencer was fatally shot on a camping trip with his colleagues where he was the only Black man on the trip.
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AP-NORC Poll Finds Black Americans are Doubtful about Police Reform
About 49 percent of Black respondents say more work needs to be done toward police reform but are pessimistic the work will get done.
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Breonna Taylor’s Mother Meets With DOJ To Demand Federal Charges Be Brought Against Officers
Breonna Taylor's mom: “For me, I’m trapped in March 13, 2020. I don’t know how people think I should just move on.”