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Maryland Considers Allowing Civilians to See Police Misconduct Records; Police Union Complains That Cops’ ‘Privacy’ Will Be Exposed

As jurisdictions across the country work to implement policing reforms in response to last year’s nationwide protests against police killings of African Americans, lawmakers in Maryland are fighting an uphill battle in pushing for transparency into law enforcement misconduct. As reported by the Washington Post, state legislators on Tuesday will hear arguments regarding a bill…

By

Ishena Robinson

Published

February 9, 2021
Beauty + Style

Amid a Firestorm, Essence Appoints an Interim CEO, Promising an Independent Review and 'Transparency' [Updated]

The pioneering and still most prominent media brand for Black women will once again have one at the helm—at least, for the immediate future. This is just one of the announcements Essence Communications made in a statement emailed to The Glow Up on Tuesday night, just two days after a now-viral open letter was published…

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

July 1, 2020
News

Sexual Assault, Financial Misconduct and Lawsuits, Oh My: Law Firm Representing Giuliani Has Legal Problems of Its Own

Is it just me or are Republicans finding it impossible not to align themselves with corrupt associates? I mean, we have a current president who has played cabinet musical chairs more than any other recent administration, much of which is due to scandal, indictment and criminal conviction; a president who, himself, can’t seem to enjoy…

By

Zack Linly

Published

February 2, 2020
News

'I Want to Own My Part In it': Lena Waithe Officially Speaks On Jason Mitchell Allegations

For the first time, Lena Waithe is speaking thoroughly on the allegations against actor Jason Mitchell in regard to his alleged misconduct on the set of The Chi. And it seems she wants to set the record straight on some things. The screenwriter, producer and actress called into popular morning show The Breakfast Club on…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 31, 2019
News

The Chi Showrunner Says 'Everyone Was Well Aware' of Jason Mitchell Misconduct Allegations. We Say Tiffany Boone Deserved Better

Following news of actor Jason Mitchell’s misconduct allegations, it looks like a public statement has finally been issued by the staff of Showtime’s The Chi. Due to the allegations, Mitchell was removed from the Showtime series, an upcoming Netflix project, Desperados, and was dropped by his agent, manager, and lawyer. Per sources close to the…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 29, 2019
News

Jason Mitchell Dropped By Agent and Manager, Removed from The Chi and Desperados Over Misconduct Allegations

Jason Mitchell, an actor who was once considered to be a rising star given his critically acclaimed performances in Straight Outta Compton and Mudbound, appears to be in some serious trouble. The 32-year-old actor has been released from representation—including his agent and manager—as well as being removed from two of his most prominent projects, Showtime’s…

By

Tonja Renée Stidhum

Published

May 21, 2019
NJ Trooper Threatened to Arrest Woman Unless She Gave Him Her Phone Number, Authorities Say

For the second time in six months, a New Jersey state trooper has been suspended and criminally charged after being accused of pulling over women to ask them out. According to NJ.com, Trooper Eric Richardson, 31, was charged Wednesday with records tampering after an internal investigation found that he repeatedly pulled over two women to…

By

Breanna Edwards

Published

June 1, 2017
Former Ark. Judge Accused of Giving Lenient Sentences in Exchange for Sexual Favors

A former Arkansas judge has been arrested and accused of giving lenient sentences to male defendants in exchange for sexual favors he allegedly referred to as “community service,” the Washington Post reports. O. Joseph Boeckmann, 70, a former district court judge from Wayne, Ark., who was removed from his post earlier this year, was taken…

By

Breanna Edwards

Published

October 19, 2016