New Yorkers ‘no longer trust the police,’ state attorney general says
Two weeks of protests and unrest in New York City after the death of George Floyd only intensified the overwhelming distrust many feel toward the New York City Police Department,…
15-year-old girl shot at Massachusetts mall; 2 in custody
The South Shore Plaza mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, was on lockdown. July 4, 2020, 12:28 AM 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A 15-year-old girl was…
Supreme Court allows Trump’s fast-track removal of rejected asylum seekers
The justices deliver a win for President Trump after two high-profile losses. June 25, 2020, 4:00 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article…
Fact check: Can Trump direct the punishment of monument vandals?
The Veterans’ Memorial Preservation Act protects some monuments, but not all. June 24, 2020, 7:34 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article President…
‘No criminality’ found in the death of transgender inmate on Rikers Island: Prosecutor
Layleen Polanco was found dead in solitary confinement in June 2019. June 5, 2020, 9:39 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Almost…
3 former officers charged in George Floyd’s death make 1st court appearance
The three former officers were remanded with $1M bail. June 4, 2020, 8:46 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A Minneapolis judge…
Emotional Senate debate as Rand Paul blocks bill to make lynching a federal crime
Lynching is still not a federal crime in the United States, despite nearly 200 attempts by lawmakers to make it so. Now, as the nation grapples with the death of…
Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: ‘Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.’
Former President Barack Obama weighed in on how systemic racism has been thrown into “high relief” during both the COVID-19 crisis which has disproportionately impacted communities of color and the…
Investigators execute search warrants for home of Ahmaud Arbery’s alleged killers
Ahmaud Arbery’s family attorney slams the release of past police body cam video. May 20, 2020, 11:16 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
Men accused of helping ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan arrested
Carlos Ghosn jumped bail and fled Japan to Lebanon on a private jet. May 20, 2020, 4:02 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…