Transgender Inmate Gets Rare Transfer To Women’s Prison After Legal Battle
CHICAGO (AP) — A transgender woman serving a 10-year sentence in Illinois for burglary has been moved from a men’s to a women’s prison in what is a rare accommodation…
Kevin Spacey Says He’ll Plead Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Charge
BOSTON (AP) — Former “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey must appear in a Massachusetts court on accusations that he groped a young man in 2016, a judge ruled on…
You Can’t Understand The Brutal Reality Of Gun Violence Until You Hear It From Doctors
Christmas Eve, for Dr. Mary Brandt, will forever be associated with saving the life of a little girl who nearly died from a gunshot more than 25 years ago. Teams…
Trump Administration Scraps Guidance That Protects Students From Racist Discipline
The Department of Education and the Department of Justice officially rescinded a piece of Obama-era guidance designed to protect students from racist school discipline on Friday. The repeal comes after…
Controversial Ex-Louisiana Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teens
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. ― Former sheriff Rodney “Jack” Strain, who received national scorn after making racist comments on TV, is reportedly facing allegations he sexually abused teenagers while in…
Jared Kushner Calls U.S. Criminal Justice System The ‘Best In The World.’ It’s Not.
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, made a rare television appearance on Fox News this week, where he spoke about the need to reform a criminal justice system that he…
Baltimore Teen Who Gave Anti-Violence Presentation In City Hall Killed In Shooting
DaVonte Friedman, a teenager who visited Baltimore City Council last year to promote anti-violence initiatives and to increase youth job opportunities, was fatally shot in the city on Saturday evening.…
Here Are The Best Christmas Songs And Holiday Hits Of 2018
Every Christmas brings with it a new batch of holiday songs, from fresh takes on old favorites to originals hoping to join the pantheon of perennials. This year, John Legend…
Cyntoia Brown, Sex-Trafficking Victim, Must Serve 51 Years Before Release, Court Says
Cyntoia Brown, a Tennessee woman who was convicted as a teenager for shooting a man who picked her up while she was a victim of sex-trafficking, must remain in prison…
George H.W. Bush White House Once Ordered Drug Buy From Teen For Presidential TV Stunt
The Friday night death of former President George H.W. Bush has opened a wellspring of tributes from famous friends and foreign dignitaries commending the generous friend, accomplished politician and skilled…