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The White Man Who Shot Ralph Yarl’s Case Just Took a New L
The family of the Black teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell is filing a lawsuit agains the shooter.
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Lawyers File Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Black Man “Tased to Death”
Jawan Davis' family wants answers and compensation for his death.
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White Aggressors From Montgomery River Boat Brawl Plead Guilty But Don’t Go Raising Your Folding Chairs
The two suspects, Mary Todd and Richard Roberts, pleaded guilty in court on Friday.
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Video: Stephen Perkins Had Little Time to Respond Before Cops Fired
Stephen Perkins may have only had a millisecond to respond to the cops before being shot at over a dozen times.
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Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Wants To Meet With Ralph Yarl
According to TMZ, Wanda Cooper-Jones wants to lend support to the Yarl family.
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Promising Developments in Kansas City Shooting
Benjamin Crump is representing the family of a Black teen who was shot after ringing the doorbell of the wrong residence.
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No Black Jurors Selected in Aaron Dean Murder Trial [Update]
Atatiana Jefferson's 11-year-old nephew testified at the officer’s trial.
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Disturbing Photos Expose Starvation and Neglect inside Alabama Prison (Pt. 2)
The family of Kastellio Vaughan were brave enough to share the graphic photos of their loved one with the world.
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Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Is “Extremely Disappointed” By Kanye West’s “White Lives Matter” Stunt
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Wanda Cooper-James believes West's latest antics help "legitimize extremist behavior."
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All-White Jury Acquits Officer who Killed Unarmed Black Man
The former cop claimed the man tried to reach for his Taser.