A NYPD judge is recommending Daniel Pantaleo, the police officer at the center of the arrest that allegedly led to Eric Garner‘s death, be terminated […]
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Black Justice Alerts
Illinois Set to Expunge Over 700,000 Marijuana Convictions
In addition to its recent legalization of recreational marijuana, Illinois will offer relief to around 770,000 residents with marijuana-related offenses on their criminal records. What […]
Meek Mill’s 2008 Drug and Gun Conviction Thrown Out
Update 8/28/19: Meek Mill has pled guilty to misdemeanor gun charges, officially ending his 12-year criminal case. “Meek free! I’m not on probation no more,” […]
Equifax Reaches $700 Million Settlement In Data Breach Case
Equifax, a credit reporting bureau, will pay up to $700 million in fines and monetary relief to their consumers after a 2017 data breach. What […]
Chicago Police Board Fires Officers Responsible for Laquan McDonald’s Death
The city of Chicago Police Board voted to fire four officers involved in the 2014 police killing of Laquan McDonald. What We Know: In 2014, […]
Protests in NY for Eric Garner Calling For Justice
Hundreds marched in the “We Are Eric Garner” rally in New York on Wednesday, the five-year anniversary of his death. What We Know: This was […]
Law Makers Sponsor Bill to Give Federal Prisoners “Second Look” at Sentences
Senator and presidential hopeful Cory Booker will introduce the “Second Look Act” to Senate this week to give federal prisoners with certain conditions the opportunity […]
White security guard charged after pulling gun on Black Sheriff’s deputy at IRS Office
An Ohio security guard was charged with aggravated menacing after he pulled a gun on a sheriff’s deputy at an IRS office. What We Know: […]
Congolese Rebel Leader Bosco ‘Terminator’ Ntaganda Convicted Of War Crimes
Bosco Ntaganda has been found guilty of 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. What We Know: Born in 1973 in Rwanda, Ntaganda […]
Multiple Puerto Rico Government Officials have been Arrested
The FBI arrested six of Puerto Rico’s former government officials for using the island’s federal funding on politically connected contractors. What We Know: Education Secretary […]