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Judge Rules Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Cannot Re-Enact Shooting While Jurors Watch
The trial of the police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile last summer is set to begin later this month, and on Tuesday a judge heard motions from both sides, offering a glimpse into the strategies of both and setting the stage for what will likely be a contentious court battle. Ramsey County, Minn.,…
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Ohio Teen Couple Commits Suicide Within Days of Each Other
Two days after Mercedes Smith, 18, was found unresponsive after an apparent suicide in her dorm room at Lindsey Wilson College on April 20, her boyfriend, Markeice Brown, 17, took his own life amid accusations that Smith’s death was his fault. Smith was reportedly pregnant with Markeice’s child. After learning of Smith’s death, Markeice posted…
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Jesse Jackson Calls for Facebook Live Moratorium
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is echoing the thoughts and feelings of many by calling for an end to Facebook Live—at least temporarily. Jackson and other Chicago officials want the company to drop its live function for 30 days In the wake of the death of 74-year-old Robert Godwin, who was shot and killed by Steve…
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Join Us Sunday on Facebook Live With Anika Noni Rose and Amandla Stenberg to Discuss Everything, Everything
This Sunday on Facebook, The Root will host a live panel with Anika Noni Rose and Amandla Stenberg to discuss their upcoming movie, Everything, Everything. Everything, Everything is based on the best-selling novel written by Nicola Yoon. The movie tells the story of Maddy (Amandla Stenberg), a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world,…
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Woman Arrested in Fla. After Posting Facebook Live Video From Chuck E. Cheese’s
A woman in Polk County, Fla., is now behind bars thanks in part to the Facebook Live video she streamed from Chuck E. Cheese’s. According to WFLA, 18-year-old Markesha Wilkerson decided to go live at the Lakeland, Fla., Chuck E. Cheese’s, but apparently she forgot the saying “Streets are watching” and forgot about her two…
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Steve Stephens Is at Fault for Robert Godwin Sr.’s Death. He and He Alone. Not Joy Lane or Anybody Else. Stop That Shit.
I don’t remember the first time I heard the phrase “toxic masculinity” but it has stuck with me ever since. It’s not a hard concept to define or understand. Effectively, and simply, it’s a label placed on actions and behaviors attributable to “manhood” that are destructive, often violent, and naturally come with extremely negative consequences…
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Facebook Murder Suspect Steve Stephens’ Ex-Girlfriend Joy Lane Breaks Silence
A manhunt is on for Steve Stephens, the Cleveland man who allegedly posted to Facebook video of the killing of 74-year-old Robert Goodwin Sr. In manifesto videos, Stephens mentions that his motives for killing people involve his ex-girlfriend, a woman named Joy Lane, authorities say. In an text sent to CBS News, Lane broke her…
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2nd Boy, 15, Arrested in Connection With Facebook Live Gang Rape of Chicago Girl
A 15-year-old boy wanted in connection with the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl that was broadcast on Facebook Live has turned himself in, police confirmed Monday, making him the second juvenile to be arrested in the case. According to USA Today, the boy was accompanied by his mother when he turned himself in and…