Legal
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New Details Revealed During Opening Statements in Tory Lanez Trial over Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting
Kelsey Harris, the Houston rapper’s former best friend and assistant, will testify that she saw Lanez shoot Megan in both of her feet.
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Portland’s Gentrification Displaced Hundreds of Black Families. Now, Their Descendants Want Justice.
The city’s destruction of their neighborhoods dates back to the 1950s.
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![One of George Floyd’s Killers Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/c0418f8fe8dfb1aaf45522351e0f5f3d-300x168.jpg)
One of George Floyd’s Killers Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison [UPDATED]
J. Alexander Kueng entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the manslaughter of George Floyd, and was sentenced to 3.5 years.
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Congress Passed The Respect For Marriage Act, Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage
On Thursday, Congress sent The Respect for Marriage Act to President Joe Biden's desk. It enshrines protections for same-sex and interracial marriage.
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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Ordered to Settle Lawsuit with Alleged Sexual Assault Victim
Petty’s accuser, Jennifer Hough, sued Petty for emotional distress, harassment and witness intimidation.
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![Tory Lanez Faces a New Felony Charge As Megan Thee Stallion Assault Trial Begins [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/50ff841434d1565d19ae6473b152452c-300x168.jpg)
Tory Lanez Faces a New Felony Charge As Megan Thee Stallion Assault Trial Begins [UPDATED]
The same day the Canadian rapper was released from house arrest, he was also hit with a new felony charge of discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
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The Respect For Marriage Act Just Got Senate-Approved, But You Already Know There Were Some Haters
The bill received plenty of pushback from the usual suspects.
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Lexington Officer Retaliation Claim Dismissed by Judge After Department Fired Him for Sharing Info with BLM Protesters
His termination was the cherry on top to an ongoing complaint of discrimination.
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Seattle Man Claims “Anti-White” Discrimination in Suit Against Employer
The diversity training modules seemed to have gotten under his skin.
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Brett Favre Wants Out From Under Welfare Civil Lawsuit
The HOF quarterback's lawyers argue he shouldn't be dragged into court over misused poverty funds