Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
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Was Pushed Buffalo Protester an ‘Antifa’ Agitator?
To support a claim like this, one wants some evidence other than a slow motion video of a man waving a cell phone.
Were Several Cops Killed at George Floyd Protests?
Misleading memes have misrepresented or mislabeled the circumstances of several officers' deaths.
Killing of Ahmaud Arbery Highlights Danger of Jogging While Black
The killing of Arbery by people with links to law enforcement raises important questions over why it took so long to make arrests in the case.
The Police Beating That Opened America’s Eyes to Jim Crow’s Brutality
An important – and unappreciated – story of the civil rights movement.
Was the ‘Media Silent’ About a ‘Democrat Transgender’ Colorado Shooting Suspect?
It's unknown whether the political leanings or purported gender identity of either suspect is relevant to the crime.
The Case of Tamla Horsford: A Georgia Mother of 5 Dies, Leaving a Trail of Questions, Heartache
Despite overwhelming evidence of a tragic and senseless accident, some family and friends see a murder and cover-up at work in the death of a beloved mother of five children in Cumming, Georgia.
Did Texas Hunters Accidentally Shoot Each Other and Blame Undocumented Immigrants?
A comedy of errors led to the shooting of a hunting guide and his client, with the mishap being blamed on "intruders."
Mother of Jemel Roberson Files Federal Lawsuit Over Police Shooting Death of ‘Brave’ Security Guard
Roberson, an African-American security guard who held a suspected shooter at gunpoint, was 26.
Man Is Accused of Groping Woman on Plane and Claiming the President Said It’s OK
An FBI affidavit reports that a man groped a woman's breast on a Southwest flight and invoked President Trump's infamous "grab them by the pussy" comment.
Woman Stands by Descriptions of Sexual Harassment in Viral ‘Human Trafficking’ Video
Sexual harassment in public spaces is widespread, but police said they had no evidence of traffickers targeting women in Pinellas County, Florida.
Did Chicago Police Use a ‘Bait Truck’ to Generate Arrests?
Three people, including a 36-year-old deaf man allegedly looking for food, were arrested as part of the sting.
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Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
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Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
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Did Kamala Harris Call Joe Biden a Racist?
Following the announcement of Biden's 2020 running mate choice, critics seized on a past exchange between him and the U.S. senator.