Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer held responsible for a violent incident involving a police officer during a protest he orchestrated. The case involved civil rights activist Deray Mckesson, who was sued by a Baton Rouge police officer for injuries sustained during the … Read more
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The release of body camera footage by the Okaloosa County Sheriff sparked controversy Thursday, revealing the fatal shooting of a Black man, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, by a sheriff’s deputy. The family of Fortson decried the incident as “unjustifiable” during a news conference led by civil rights … Read more
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on Monday from a Black Lives Matter organizer in a case involving the organizer’s liability for a violent attack on a police officer during a protest he led. The incident dates back to 2016 when civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by … Read more
SIK, Malaysia – The Army is prepared to take action if its contractor fails to deliver the first Black Hawk helicopter by the end of April, according to Army Chief Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan. Despite the contractor’s promise for a delivery this month, there has been no news so far. The initial aircraft … Read more
New York, NY – The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from a leader of the Black Lives Matter movement who was held accountable for a violent attack on a police officer. This decision upholds the ruling that found the leader liable for the assault on the officer. The incident occurred during a protest organized … Read more
South Charleston, Ohio – An 81-year-old man, William Brock, was charged with murder after fatally shooting a Black ride-share driver, Lo-Letha Hall, outside his home in South Charleston, Ohio. The incident has sparked outrage in the wake of a series of cases where Black Americans have been targeted and shot during routine activities. The tragic … Read more
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer, Deray Mckesson, who was found responsible for a violent attack on a police officer at a protest he helped organize in 2016. The incident occurred when a third party threw an object during the protest, … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Sentencing hearings for former Mississippi deputies involved in a horrific case of police brutality unfolded in a federal court as tears were shed and apologies were made. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year prison sentence while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee. The judge … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two former Mississippi deputies were handed down severe prison sentences by a federal judge who condemned their appalling actions of brutality. The two white officers, along with four others, were charged after breaking into a home and subjecting two Black men to torture. During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Tom Lee … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – A former deputy in Mississippi has been handed a 40-year prison sentence by a judge who condemned the brutal attack on two Black men. The ex-deputy, convicted of assaulting the men while they were in custody, was denounced for his actions, which sparked outrage in the community. The judge presiding over the … Read more