NewsLegalNewsLegalNAACP Says Mississippi Failed to Use Billions of Covid-19 funds to Help People of ColorBlack residents took the biggest hit from the pandemic due to a lack of resources despite billions of dollars given…ByKalyn WomackMonday 2:45PMComments (11)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalVP Harris Expresses Outrage at Restrictive Oklahoma Abortion Bill“It’s outrageous, and it’s just the latest in a series of extreme laws around the country,” the VP said of the…ByAngela Johnson5/20/22 10:15AMComments (7)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalNY Governor Seeks Gun Control Bills Following Buffalo ShootingGov. Kathy Hochul looks to restrict gun access for people who pose a threat to themselves or others.ByKalyn Womack5/19/22 10:19AMComments (1)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalMichelle Obama Comments on Roe v. Wade Leaked Opinion"Even if we knew the courts were heading toward this day, it doesn’t make the frustration, grief, and fear any less…ByAngela Johnson5/16/22 10:10AMComments (7)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalDelay in Jam Master Jay Murder Case Due To Witness Intimidation, Prosecutors SayAccording to documents, the two men accused of killing the musician used "coercion" against possible witnesses.ByCandace McDuffie5/13/22 3:08PMComments (1)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalNipsey Hussle Murder Trial Scheduled To Start In JuneAfter several delays, Eric Holder will finally stand trial for the death of the late rapper next month.ByCandace McDuffie5/09/22 12:45PMSave
NewsLegalNewsLegalPardoned Chicago Man Who Spent 7 Years in Prison Reaches $7.5 Million SettlementHis attorney reached a settlement with the city of Elkhart, Indiana.ByNoah A. McGee5/05/22 10:32AMComments (9)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalSupreme Court Ready To Overturn Roe v. Wade, according to Leaked Draft Opinion [UPDATE]Apparent landmark ruling would spell the end of abortion rightsByKeith Reed5/02/22 10:40PMComments (119)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalSupreme Court Rules That Congress Can Exclude Puerto Rican Residents From Disability BenefitsThe decision, which was made Thursday, will continue to omit Puerto Rican residents from participating in federal…ByCandace McDuffie4/22/22 5:34PMComments (18)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalTrump Campaign to Pay up $1.3 Mil to Omarosa Manigault Newman for Legal FeesThe Trump campaign accused Omarosa of lying in her book and violating her non-disclosure agreement.ByKalyn Womack4/21/22 3:48PMComments (5)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalUber Driver Caught Jan. 6 Rioter Bragging about Attack on Dashcam, Turns Him Into FBIJerry Daniel Braun admitted to tearing down the Capitol barricades and is facing federal charges.ByKalyn Womack4/20/22 1:36PMComments (7)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalFormer Chicago Officer Jason Van Dyke Will Not Face Federal Charges in the Shooting Death of Laquan McDonaldJason Van Dyke was released from prison on Feb. 3, serving less than half of his sentence.ByNoah A. McGee4/19/22 10:20AMComments (2)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Over Electric ChairRichard Moore says the state is forcing him to choose between two terrible ways to dieByKeith Reed4/15/22 4:02PMComments (18)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalMiami Police Officer Convicted in the Rough Arrest of a Black Woman Who Called for HelpThe officer faces up to five years in prison at sentencingByNoah A. McGee4/15/22 1:05PMComments (21)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalNJ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Expected to Begin Legal Weed SalesSeven companies have already been approved to sell recreationally, and 13 are awaiting full approval.ByKalyn Womack4/13/22 9:40AMSave
NewsLegalNewsLegalA Day After Ketanji Brown's Confirmation, Maine Could Get Its First Black Justice In High CourtJudge Rick Lawrence's confirmation hearing comes a day after the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the…ByNoah A. McGee4/08/22 9:46AMComments (1)Save
NewsLegalNow playing NewsLegalKetanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman Supreme Court JusticeJudge Jackson made history with her Senate confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States.ByAdriano Contreras4/07/22 2:17PMComments (2)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalSentencing in R. Kelly Federal New York Case Delayed Until JuneWhile sentencing in the singer’s trafficking case is delayed until June, the judge denied a request to wait until…ByStephanie Holland4/06/22 3:55PMSave
NewsLegalNewsLegalGeorgia Reaches $4.8 Million Settlement with Family of Black Man Killed by a State TrooperJulian E. Lewis was fatally shot by a Georgia state trooper in August 2020.ByNoah A. McGee4/05/22 2:56PMComments (13)Save
NewsLegalNewsLegalSCOTUS Ruling Makes It (Slightly) Easier to Sue Bad CopsBut the ruling doesn't impact qualified immunity at all.ByKeith Reed4/04/22 7:30PMComments (7)Save