A Virginia prosecutor determined there was no legal basis for a March traffic stop that preceded a Black motorist’s arrest, and has called for an investigation into the incident. The Washington Post reported Monday, May 10, that Fairfax Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano had dismissed all charges against 34-year-old Juanisha C. Brooks on April 16, and…
“All those who have reviewed the evidence in recent months agree — Kevin Strickland deserves to be exonerated,” officials say. A Missouri prosecutor released a statement on Monday proclaiming that a man who has been in prison for more than 42 years is innocent. “All those who have reviewed the evidence in recent months agree…
Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 4 One of the teenage girls charged in the killing of a 66-year-old Uber Eats driver has pleaded guilty to felony murder for her role in the fatal carjacking in Washington, D.C. in March. The 15-year-old, whose name is being withheld because she’s a minor, had been charged…
Only Seven big states have opened records in recent years – California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon and Maryland Police misconduct records are either secret or difficult to access in a majority of states – 35 of them plus Washington, D.C. But the breeze of openness is blowing. Seven big states have opened records in recent…
“When you’re a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged – and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore,” DeGeneres says Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her longtime-running talk show, according to reports. The daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit…
Television viewers, social media users and others are sending up prayers on behalf of “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star Don Brumfield. There’s no word on what exactly happened to the VH1 reality star. However, in a text post uploaded to his Instagram account on Tuesday evening, May 11, management for the tattoo artist turned bodybuilder…
“She deserves to be with someone who may have more time,” the Maryland-based contractor said. Looks like Wendy Williams‘ search for love continues! Earlier this year, the talk show host ran a dating competition on her hit daytime show called “Date Wendy” and after interviewing tons of potential suitors in February she chose to take…
Source: Megan Varner / Getty Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will seek the death penalty against Robert Aaron Long, the Atlanta Spa Shooter who killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women, during a shooting rampage on March 16. The decision brought attention to Wallis’ stance on the death penalty, which has significantly…
In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer when he restrained Floyd last year, and that he treated Floyd with particular cruelty A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to…
“Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service” has news on Donald Trump’s own daughter and former daughter-in-law. A new book is alleging that members of the Trump family became “inappropriately — and perhaps dangerously — close” to Secret Service agents during the last presidential administration. The book, Zero Fail: The Rise and…
