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Jussie Smollett was back in court on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, where he pleaded not guilty to new charges in relation to allegations that he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself last year. The “Empire” star was originally accused of orchestrating the attack back in January 2019, and whilst original charges against him —…

Shocking news has come out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, about former officer Betty Shelby. Shelby gained infamy after the 2016 murder of the unarmed Terrance Crutcher. Crutcher was waiting on the side of the road after his car broke down and was shot dead by Shelby. The shooting received national attention as Shelby offered up explanations…

The 27-year-old landscaper – who is the former boyfriend of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown – was arrested for allegedly hitting his partner Laura Leal last month, and after pleading not guilty to the alleged offense, it has now been reported that the charges against him have been dropped. According to TMZ, prosecutors on the…

The story of Basil Eleby has now caught national attention. Eleby is the mentally ill homeless man accused of starting a fire that collapsed a section of I-85 in downtown Atlanta. Eleby was singled out as the perpetrator of the fire by two fellow White crack addicts identified as Sophia Brauer and Barry Thomas. The…

In January of this year for almost a month, White militia terrorists occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in defiance of federal authority and law. The group received unprecedented cooperation and help from locals and law enforcement officials during the occupation even though they threatened violence. The militia was allowed to receive mail, travel freely…

The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody has resulted in a huge back pay bonanza for one Baltimore police officer. Lt. Brian Rice, who was acquitted of all charges in Gray’s death, will receive an estimated $127K according to Baltimore’s Board of Estimates. The cash “represents the amount of salary that Mr. Rice…

Today, Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice was found not guilty on all charges related to Freddie Gray’s death last year. Rice was the highest ranking officer of the six accused in Gray’s death and was facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Earlier this year, officers Edward Nero and Caesar Goodson…

Though it’s been seven years since his 2008 acquittal on fourteen counts of child pornography, R&B titan R. Kelly more or less still has a bit of a dark cloud over his head. In a recent interview with New York Magazine, the “Switch Up” singer was asked about some of the allegations and rumors that…

The family of Rekia Boyd has suffered another tragedy as the cop who shot her in the back of the head gets to walk out of court a free man. In 2012 off-duty Chicago Police Officer Dante Servin decided to confront a group of young Black people for making “too much noise.” The group did…

Cee Lo Green showed up to Los Angeles County Superior Court and said, “I plead no contest where I maintain my innocence” on Friday, August 29, 2014. The “F.U.” crooner maintained he did nothing wrong after being accused of slipping ecstasy to a woman, 33, while on a date at a sushi restaurant in July…

Juror B-29, known simply to the public as Maddy, came out publicly to share with the world how perplexed she was after the “not guilty” verdict was handed down in the George Zimmerman trial this summer in the shooting death of innocent and unarmed teen Trayvon Martin in February 2012. During a recent episode of…

More than a week after the not guilty verdict heard around the world, the Trayvon Martin protests and marches have not subsided, but instead have grown. There were reportedly marches and demonstrations in more than 100 cities across the country that brought out A-list urban superstars and even inspired President Obama to comment on the…

ATLANTA — The George Zimmerman not guilty verdict on murder and manslaughter raised the cultural heat index to levels matching the scorching heatwave blanketing the nation in misery and unrest. Rallies, protests and even a few riots have sprouted in major cities from New York and Washington to Los Angeles and San Francisco that have…

The family of Trayvon Martin gave their first public interview since George Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of the 17-year-old college bound boy that touched off impassioned protests nationwide. Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon’s brother Jahvaris Fulton and family attorney Ben Crump appeared on the “Today” show…

Trayvon Martin’s passionate supporters take to the streets in Los Angeles and Oakland to display their displeasure with the George Zimmernan “not guilty” verdict. They blocked traffic in major intersections forcing Cali’s law enforcement to go into tactical alert. Police wore full S.W.A.T. team gear as some protestors hurled not only obscenities but also batteries…

For the second consecutive night, the chants of “I am Trayvon” could be heard echoing back and forth between the buildings in south L.A. and downtown Oakland. Trayvon Martin’s passionate supporters took to the streets, literally. Blocking traffic and taking control of popular intersections, proud and angry protestors caused police in both cities to go…

George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the murder of Trayvon Martin late last night, July 13, sparking outcry and outrage and bringing a controversial end to a case that the nation has been following since February 2012.

Professional athletes took some of the boldest stances back in 2012 in supporting Trayvon Martin and his family’s quest for justice. As you recall, last year LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and members of the Miami Heat posted Instagram photos of the team wearing hoodies in a show of solidarity — and to imply that they…

Aspiring Atlanta rapper known as Young Vito, was found not guilty of murdering Waka Flocka Flame affiliate Slim Dunkin.