Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
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California to Pay Reparations to Victims of Forced Sterilization in State Prisons
The nation known as the ‘land of the free’ once had a sanctioned eugenics program that inspired Nazi Germany. Imagine that.
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Virginia Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted in Shooting of Another Unarmed Black Man Whose Cell Phone Was Not a Gun
Too many cops have a shoot first, ask questions later mentality when dealing with Black people. This needs to stop.
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Black Women Bear the Brunt of Criminalized Pregnancy and Motherhood. Here’s Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore It
No one should be forced to undergo the threat of arrest and incarceration because of any pregnancy outcome.
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Former St. Louis Cop Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Beating Black Undercover Cop at Protest
Two other former officers are awaiting sentencing for their role in the assault.
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Jury Awards Black Woman in Virginia $300,000 After Being Injured by Police Officer During Traffic Stop
The 2015 traffic stop resulted in Monica Cromartie losing a tooth and receiving a scar above her right eye.
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Former Houston Cop Charged With Aggravated Assault for Allegedly Beating Handcuffed Man
The cop allegedly used his handcuffs like brass knuckles in the assault.
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Michigan Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Hitting Black Teen With Bike Lock
He will also serve three years of supervised release.
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Arizona Secretary of State Requests Investigation Into Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani for Possible Election Interference
You ever get the feeling these dudes are really bad at trying to break the law?
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FBI Requests a New Look at Ronald Greene’s Autopsy Following Release of Graphic Body Camera Footage
The circumstances surrounding Greene’s 2019 death were initially shrouded in mystery.
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LAPD Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing in Sharing 'You Take My Breath Away' George Floyd Meme
A Board of Rights panel says the officer only shared the meme to report officers who were circulating it.