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Former Arkansas Deputy Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Teen Motorist
Former sheriff’s deputy Michael Davis is charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot 17-year-old Hunter Brittain in the neck without warning.
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Family of Manuel Ellis, a Black Man Killed by Police, Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that 33-year-old Manuel Ellis was ‘beat, tased, choked, and hogtied’ by Tacoma Police officers because he was Black.
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Pfizer Announces Its COVID-19 Vaccine Works for Children Ages 5 to 11
During a time when COVID-19 cases have risen in children, Pfizer-BioNTech announces that its two-shot vaccine can help young children develop antibodies.
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DOJ Announces New Limits on Chokeholds and No-Knock Warrants
The agency acknowledged that the tactics lead to unnecessary deaths but doesn’t outright ban them in the new directive.
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Minnesota Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction of Ex-Minneapolis Officer Mohamed Noor
The court ordered a reversal of Noor’s third-degree murder conviction, and he will be sentenced for second-degree manslaughter.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Beats Recall Election and Remains in Office
Another contender for the governorship, Larry Elder, told his supporters that they may have lost the battle, but they will win the war.
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Philadelphia Will Pay $2 Million to Black Woman Beaten by Officers and Separated From Her Toddler During a Protest
A viral video last fall caught Philadelphia police yanking Rickia Young from her car and beating her. Her toddler son lost his hearing aids in the altercation.
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Simone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case
The FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office is accused of responding slowly to the first accusations against Larry Nassar and leaving Biles’ name out of investigations.
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4 Ex-Minneapolis Officers Indicted in George Floyd Case Will Appear for Federal Arraignment
Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao are all charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights.
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Kansas Rep. Sentenced to Probation After Pleading Guilty to Disorderly Conduct Charges Following Kicking and Kneeing Students
Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was placed on 12-month probation and banned from contacting the students outside of a court-ordered apology letter.
