The fatal execution-style shooting of two Black people in Massachusetts is now being investigated as a hate crime. What We Know: David L. Green, 58, […]
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UK Police Officer Who Tased Ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson Found Guilty of Manslaughter
After a six-week trial, Police Constable Benjamin Monk has been found guilty of the manslaughter of former Aston Villa forward Dalian Atkinson. What We Know: […]
French Woman On Trial for the Murder of Her Stepfather Turned Husband
A Fench woman is standing trial for the murder of her alleged abusive stepfather turned husband. What We Know: Valerie Bacot, 40, admitted to shooting […]
DOJ Drops Criminal Investigation and Lawsuit Against John Bolton for 2020 Tell-All Book
The Department of Justice drops their criminal investigation and lawsuit against John Bolton for his 2020 tell-all book. What We Know: Last year Bolton, former […]
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson for Federal Appeals Court
On Monday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. What We Know: With […]
Mayor Tishaura Jones Wants to Reimagine Policing in St. Louis
Mayor Tishaura Jones recently addressed a crowd during the opening of a new woman’s center in St. Louis. What We Know: During her speech at […]
DNA Exonerates Texas Man, Lydell Grant, in 2010 Murder Case
Newly tested DNA from under the victim’s fingernails exonerated Lydell Grant and convicted Jermario Carter for the murder of Aaron Scherhorn in 2010. Representatives from […]
Biden Desired to Mark the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death with Legislation, It will be a Discussion Instead
Although President Joe Biden directly addressed Congress last month to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act “by the first anniversary of George Floyd’s […]
North Carolina Jury Awards $75 Million to Brothers Who Spent Decades in Prison After Wrongful Conviction
A jury recently found that Henry McCollum and Leon Brown should receive $31 million after five hours of deliberation. What We Know: The money is […]
North Carolina District Attorney Rules Murder of Andrew Brown Jr. Justified by Police
Pasquotank County District Attorney R. Andrew Womble said the policemen who killed Andrew Brown Jr. last month were justified in using deadly force. He expressed […]