The Police Beating That Opened America’s Eyes to Jim Crow’s Brutality
An important – and unappreciated – story of the civil rights movement.
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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.
Indiana Man Charged After 8-Year-Old Son Dies from Inadvertently Eating Meth
Police say Curtis Collman pulled a gun on a friend instead of contacting help for the boy.
‘Mighty Ducks’ Star Shaun Weiss Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Weiss was arrested for “being under the influence of drugs” according to law enforcement in Oroville, California.
Newspaper Shooting Suspect Had History of Harassment
Comments made by a conspiracy blogger about vigilantes killing journalists also received scrutiny in the aftermath of the mass shooting.
Shooting Attack at Maryland Newspaper Leaves Multiple Dead, Injured
A Capital Gazette reporter said that the shooter opened fire on employees.
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Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
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