UK Justice Secretary Threatens to Change Law Over Sentencing Guidelines Controversy
England and Wales' Sentencing Council issued new guidelines increasing the role of ethnicity and faith in sentencing, sparking a political row, with the Justice Secretary threatening to review the council's powers and legislate if necessary to address concerns of a two-tiered justice system.
UK Justice Secretary Threatens to Change Law Over Sentencing Guidelines Controversy
England and Wales' Sentencing Council issued new guidelines increasing the role of ethnicity and faith in sentencing, sparking a political row, with the Justice Secretary threatening to review the council's powers and legislate if necessary to address concerns of a two-tiered justice system.
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52% Bias Score
Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to Remain Unchanged
The Scottish government will not expand the Sheku Bayoh inquiry to include Crown Office decisions on prosecution, despite a request from the family of Sheku Bayoh, a 31-year-old man who died in police custody in 2015, because it is not in the public interest.
Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to Remain Unchanged
The Scottish government will not expand the Sheku Bayoh inquiry to include Crown Office decisions on prosecution, despite a request from the family of Sheku Bayoh, a 31-year-old man who died in police custody in 2015, because it is not in the public interest.
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36% Bias Score
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Conviction Settlements
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, two Black men, were wrongfully convicted of a 1999 murder in New Haven, Connecticut, and will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million settlements, respectively, after new evidence revealed police misconduct and faulty testimony; a third man, Stefon Morant, will receive...
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Conviction Settlements
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, two Black men, were wrongfully convicted of a 1999 murder in New Haven, Connecticut, and will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million settlements, respectively, after new evidence revealed police misconduct and faulty testimony; a third man, Stefon Morant, will receive...
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24% Bias Score
Missouri Man Dies Before Sentencing for Shooting Teen
Andrew Lester, 86, died before sentencing for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who accidentally rang his doorbell; Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, prompting the Yarl family's expression of dissatisfaction.
Missouri Man Dies Before Sentencing for Shooting Teen
Andrew Lester, 86, died before sentencing for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who accidentally rang his doorbell; Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, prompting the Yarl family's expression of dissatisfaction.
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40% Bias Score
Andrew Lester, who shot Ralph Yarl, dies before sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Missouri man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, after he mistakenly rang his doorbell, died before his sentencing for second-degree assault; the incident reignited debates on gun control and racial bias.
Andrew Lester, who shot Ralph Yarl, dies before sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Missouri man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, after he mistakenly rang his doorbell, died before his sentencing for second-degree assault; the incident reignited debates on gun control and racial bias.
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44% Bias Score
Kansas City Shooter Dies After Guilty Plea
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Kansas City man, died days after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; the case sparked national debates on gun policies and race.
Kansas City Shooter Dies After Guilty Plea
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Kansas City man, died days after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; the case sparked national debates on gun policies and race.
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40% Bias Score
Met Police Launches New Stop and Search Charter
The Metropolitan Police launched a new charter for stop and search, aiming to improve the controversial tactic's implementation following criticism of disproportionate targeting of Black Londoners. The charter includes commitments to better communication, training, and complaint handling, informed b...
Met Police Launches New Stop and Search Charter
The Metropolitan Police launched a new charter for stop and search, aiming to improve the controversial tactic's implementation following criticism of disproportionate targeting of Black Londoners. The charter includes commitments to better communication, training, and complaint handling, informed b...
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48% Bias Score
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Convictions
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, wrongly convicted in a 1999 Connecticut murder, will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million respectively, along with Stefon Morant who will receive $5.8 million, after new evidence revealed investigative misconduct and faulty evidence; highlighting systemic issues wit...
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Convictions
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, wrongly convicted in a 1999 Connecticut murder, will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million respectively, along with Stefon Morant who will receive $5.8 million, after new evidence revealed investigative misconduct and faulty evidence; highlighting systemic issues wit...
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20% Bias Score
Andrew Lester, Kansas City Shooter, Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Kansas City man, died after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; Yarl's family stated that justice was not served.
Andrew Lester, Kansas City Shooter, Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Kansas City man, died after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; Yarl's family stated that justice was not served.
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44% Bias Score
Missouri Homeowner Who Shot Teen Dies After Guilty Plea
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Missouri homeowner, died after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; the incident sparked national outrage and a fundraising campaign for Yarl.
Missouri Homeowner Who Shot Teen Dies After Guilty Plea
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Missouri homeowner, died after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, who mistakenly rang his doorbell on April 13, 2023; the incident sparked national outrage and a fundraising campaign for Yarl.
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48% Bias Score
Shooter in Ralph Yarl Case Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, the 86-year-old man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, after Yarl mistakenly rang his doorbell, died before his sentencing for second-degree assault, leaving Yarl's family frustrated with the lack of full accountability.
Shooter in Ralph Yarl Case Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, the 86-year-old man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, after Yarl mistakenly rang his doorbell, died before his sentencing for second-degree assault, leaving Yarl's family frustrated with the lack of full accountability.
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48% Bias Score
Shooter in Ralph Yarl Case Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old white man, died two days after pleading guilty to assaulting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell in April 2023; Yarl's family stated that Lester's death doesn't bring them closure, highlighting the racial element of the crime and the lack of a ...
Shooter in Ralph Yarl Case Dies Before Sentencing
Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old white man, died two days after pleading guilty to assaulting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell in April 2023; Yarl's family stated that Lester's death doesn't bring them closure, highlighting the racial element of the crime and the lack of a ...
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52% Bias Score