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Minority Officers Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin, Lawsuit Alleges

Donovan Bell-Farmer
February 10, 2021
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Minority detention center officers take action after being “deeply humiliated” by a “segregation order” issued by their supervisor. What We Know: On May 29th, Derek […]

Rise in Attacks on Elderly Asian Americans in Bay Area prompts New Special Response Unit

Estefania De La Torre
February 9, 2021
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The coronavirus pandemic has sparked an increase in anti-Asian bias throughout the nation, raising concerns for the Asian community. What We Know: A study conducted by the Pew Research […]

Tennessee Man Fatally Shot After YouTube Prank Gone Wrong

Estefania De La Torre
February 8, 2021
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A 20-year-old man was shot and killed after participating in a robbery prank gone wrong. What We Know: Last Friday, Timothy Wilks was fatally shot […]

Ohio Officer who Shot and Killed Andre Hill has been Indicted by a Grand Jury and Arrested

Estefania De La Torre
February 4, 2021
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The former Columbus, Ohio police officer, who fatally shot Andre Hill, has been indicted on several charges related to the incident. What We Know: According […]

Missouri State Lawmaker Charged with Selling Fake Stem Cell Treatments and Claiming They Are a Cure for Covid-19

Estefania De La Torre
February 4, 2021
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A Missouri state representative is being charged for medical fraud after selling a fake COVID-19 treatment. What We Know: Patricia “Tricia” Ashton Derges, is an […]

Silento Arrested for Murdering His Cousin

Estefania De La Torre
February 3, 2021
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23-year-old Ricky Hawk, better known as Atlanta rapper Silento, was arrested on Monday for murdering his cousin. What We Know: According to the police report, officers responded […]

Oregon Becomes 1st State to Decriminalize Drug Possession as Ballot Measure 110 Takes Effect

Estefania De La Torre
February 2, 2021
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Oregon has just become the first state in America to decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs. What We Know: Last November, voters passed Measure […]

Woman Upset by COVID-19 Safety Protocols Throws Bricks at Atlanta Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Window

Natalia Perez
January 29, 2021
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Atlanta Police say two women threw bricks at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A drive-thru window after being denied indoor seating, which was closed for in-store dining due […]