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Mistrial Declared in Case of Kansas City Police Officers' Wrongful Arrest of Black Teenager

Tyree Bell, who was 15 years old, spent three weeks in jail before police reviewed their dashcam footage and…

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Black Female Assistant Police Chief in DC was Told to Have Abortion to Keep Her Job

When Chanel Dickerson was an 18-year-old police cadet, she was told to have an abortion or she would be fired.

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Thomas Jefferson Statue Leaving New York City Hall by End of Year

America’s third president owned more than 100 slaves at the time of his death.

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Black Massachusetts Ex-Firefighter Awarded $11M in Racial Discrimination Settlement

Brookline Town voted to award the settlement to Gerald Alston, who has been in a legal battle with the town since…

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Serial Killer Who Used Dating Apps to Lure Victims Gets Sentenced to 160 Years

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver was sentenced Wednesday for killing 3 women in 2016.

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Damian Williams Is the First Black U.S. Attorney to Lead the Southern District of New York in Its 232-Year History

Williams will oversee several high-profile cases, including an investigation of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and…

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10/07/21 12:00PM

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Justice Department Is Reviewing Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents in Nassar Investigation

In the aftermath of testimony from four Olympic gymnasts, including Simone Biles, the Nassar investigation is being…

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St. Louis Ken and Karen Who Waved Guns at Protesters May Lose Law Licenses

Mark and Patricia McCloskey were pardoned by Gov. Mike Parson in July, but they still face losing their law licenses.

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9/20/21 5:00PM

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R. Kelly's Former Assistant Says He Threatened Her and Told Her To 'Pick a Team' Ahead of a Sexual Harassment Suit Against Him

The prosecution's case against the disgraced singer is expected to come to an end soon.

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Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation Sued for Child Sex Trafficking

The Zulu Nation has since released a statement condemning the actions of their former leader, who was first accused…

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Retired Prisons Officer Suspected of Leaking Various R. Kelly Jail Records to Blogger

This news comes just as Kelly enters week three of his federal sex trafficking trial.

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R. Kelly Trial: Woman Accuses Disgraced Singer of Paying $200,000 to Settle STD Lawsuit

This was the second time Kelly has been accused of exposing a woman to herpes during the third week of his federal…

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Minister Who Married R. Kelly and Aaliyah Testifies for the First Time During Day 10 of the Singer’s Trial

This testimony comes 27 years and one day after the wedding originally took place on August 31, 1994.

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During Day Nine of R. Kelly Trial, Woman Who Wasn’t a Fan Says She Was Still Exposed to an STD by Kelly

One of Kelly’s former assistants also took the stand on Tuesday and corroborated previous witness testimony of…

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9/01/21 10:14AM

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Witness Alleges R. Kelly Forced Her to Write Letter to Help Protect Him

Prior to Wednesday's testimony, the witness previously revealed that the singer also forbade his 'girlfriends' to…

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Day One of R. Kelly’s New York Trial Is in the Books; Here’s What We Know So Far

The disgraced R&B star reportedly sat with a stoic face as opening statements and witness testimony unfolded in…

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Bill Cosby, Who Isn't In Prison Due to a Technicality, Is Still Facing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Will Plead the Fifth

Judy Huth alleges that Cosby sexually assaulted her at a Playboy Mansion in 1974.

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Jury Selection for R. Kelly's Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They're the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom

Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly's federal trial in New York, which is set to officially…

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R. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse Trial

The long-awaited trial for the 12 Play singer is set to begin on Monday, August 9 in Brooklyn.

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R. Kelly's Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a 'Pile On' Effort

Kelly's defense team noted that they will 'vigorously oppose' the prosecution's request to present this new evidence…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

7/26/21 5:00PM

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Mistrial Declared in Case of Kansas City Police Officers' Wrongful Arrest of Black Teenager

Black Female Assistant Police Chief in DC was Told to Have Abortion to Keep Her Job

Thomas Jefferson Statue Leaving New York City Hall by End of Year

Black Massachusetts Ex-Firefighter Awarded $11M in Racial Discrimination Settlement

Serial Killer Who Used Dating Apps to Lure Victims Gets Sentenced to 160 Years

Damian Williams Is the First Black U.S. Attorney to Lead the Southern District of New York in Its 232-Year History

Justice Department Is Reviewing Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents in Nassar Investigation

St. Louis Ken and Karen Who Waved Guns at Protesters May Lose Law Licenses

R. Kelly's Former Assistant Says He Threatened Her and Told Her To 'Pick a Team' Ahead of a Sexual Harassment Suit Against Him

Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation Sued for Child Sex Trafficking

Retired Prisons Officer Suspected of Leaking Various R. Kelly Jail Records to Blogger

R. Kelly Trial: Woman Accuses Disgraced Singer of Paying $200,000 to Settle STD Lawsuit

Minister Who Married R. Kelly and Aaliyah Testifies for the First Time During Day 10 of the Singer’s Trial

During Day Nine of R. Kelly Trial, Woman Who Wasn’t a Fan Says She Was Still Exposed to an STD by Kelly

Witness Alleges R. Kelly Forced Her to Write Letter to Help Protect Him

Day One of R. Kelly’s New York Trial Is in the Books; Here’s What We Know So Far

Bill Cosby, Who Isn't In Prison Due to a Technicality, Is Still Facing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Will Plead the Fifth

Jury Selection for R. Kelly's Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They're the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom

R. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse Trial

R. Kelly's Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a 'Pile On' Effort