Tag #Racial Bias

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Trial Begins for Prosecutor Accused of Interfering in Ahmaud Arbery Case

In Brunswick, Georgia, former District Attorney Jackie Johnson's trial for allegedly interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery murder investigation began Tuesday, focusing on accusations of showing favoritism toward Greg McMichael, a retired investigator who worked under her and participated in the killing, ...

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UK Universities Shift Away From Traditional Exams to Improve Minority Student Outcomes

The Office for Students approved plans by Russell Group universities to replace traditional exams with more "inclusive assessments," aiming to reduce attainment gaps between minority groups and white, middle-class students, sparking debate about academic rigor and fairness.

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60% Bias Score

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Minneapolis to Vote on Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform

The Minneapolis City Council will vote Monday on a consent decree with the federal government mandating major police reforms following a Department of Justice investigation that found systematic discrimination and rights violations by Minneapolis police, stemming from the murder of George Floyd.

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40% Bias Score

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Rhode Island Man to Plead Guilty to Arson at Black Church

Kevin Colantonio, 36, of Rhode Island, will plead guilty on January 7 to setting fires outside Shiloh Gospel Temple, a predominantly Black church, on February 11, 2022, due to the congregants' race; he faces up to 56 years in prison.

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24% Bias Score

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Met Police Apologizes for Officer's Excessive Force, Systemic Issues Remain

In 2019, London Metropolitan Police officer PC Connor Jones used excessive force against Jason Matthews at Hackney Carnival, resulting in a formal apology from the Met and a settled civil claim; Jones faced three misconduct proceedings since 2023, receiving a written warning and final written notice...

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44% Bias Score

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Acquitted Subway Chokehold Defendant Attends Army-Navy Game with Trump

Following his acquittal on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny attended the Army-Navy game with President-elect Trump and other Republican figures, sparking further controversy.

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56% Bias Score

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Insufficient Witness Cooperation Hampers Investigation into Christmas Eve Stabbing Death in A Coruña

On Christmas Eve 2023, Yoel Quispe, a 22-year-old, was stabbed to death in A Coruña, Spain, during a fight involving multiple individuals. Despite numerous witnesses, only three people are currently charged, prompting outrage from Quispe's family and raising questions about bystander apathy and the ...

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52% Bias Score

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FDA Proposes New Guidance to Address Pulse Oximeter Bias

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidance on Monday for manufacturers of pulse oximeters to address inaccuracies in readings for people with darker skin tones, recommending diverse clinical testing and prominent warnings on devices' instructions.

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Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department

The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...

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Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences, Sparking Mixed Reactions

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole on Monday, prompting mixed reactions from victims' families and reigniting the national debate on capital punishment; three high-profile cases remain on death row.

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Memphis Man Sues City After 22 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Artis Whitehead, a 61-year-old Black man, was wrongfully convicted of the 2002 robbery of B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, serving 22 years before his exoneration in December 2023 due to fabricated evidence by Memphis Police officers; he is now suing the city and 10 officers.

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"Louisville Police to Undergo Federal Reforms Following Breonna Taylor Investigation"

"Louisville's police department agreed to a consent decree with the U.S. Justice Department to reform its practices, prompted by investigations into Breonna Taylor's death and the handling of 2020 protests; the decree mandates policy revisions, improved training, data collection, and public reportin...

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24% Bias Score

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