On November 10, Virgil Thomas, an off-duty Richmond police officer, shot Eric Reason in a strip-mall parking lot after the two had a dispute. What […]
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Melody Maddox Becomes DeKalb County’s First Female Sheriff
On December 1, 2019, Chief Deputy Melody Maddox will assume the position as sheriff, making history as the first female to hold this position in […]
Benjamin Crump Files Lawsuit Against Waffle House
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump announced a lawsuit against Waffle House Corp. on behalf of Chikesia Clemons. What We Know: Benjamin Crump made the announcement […]
Clark Atlanta University Student Proposes “Safe House” Program
After the tragic loss of 21-year-old Alexis Crawford, a Clark Atlanta University student is calling for action. What We Know: Angelo Hopson, a senior at […]
4 Dead, 6 Wounded, Manhunt Underway In Fresno After Mass Casualty Shooting At Football Party
Police are investigating whether there’s a connection between an increase in local gang activity and the shooting Sunday night that left four people dead and […]
Roger Stone Found Guilty on All Counts in Obstruction Case Stemming From Mueller Probe
Roger Stone, a longtime friend, and adviser to President Donald Trump was found guilty on Friday on all federal counts in a trial stemming from […]
OJ Simpson Sues The Cosmopolitan Hotel For Defamation
OJ Simpson is suing a hotel casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for defamation in regards to being banned. What We Know: Simpson was banned from […]
3 Students Die in Saugus High School Shooting
A 16-year-old girl and two 14-year-old boys are among the teens injured on Thursday at Saugus High School in California. What We Know: If you […]
Eric Garner’s Family Pushes For Anti-Chokehold Bill After Screening Of ‘American Trial’
After the screening of American Trial: The Eric Garner Story, Eric Garner’s family is pushing for an Anti-Chokehold Bill. What We Know: American Trial: The […]
FBI Report Shows Hate Crime Murders Increased Drasticaly in 2018
The FBI has released a new report that shows hate crime murders increased drastically in the year 2018. What We Know: Hate crime murders in […]