New York Jury Deadlocks on Manslaughter Charge in Subway Chokehold Case
A New York jury was unable to reach a verdict in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine who used a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man, on a New York City subway in May 2023, prompting the judge to allow consideration of a lesser charge; the incident sparked wides...
New York Jury Deadlocks on Manslaughter Charge in Subway Chokehold Case
A New York jury was unable to reach a verdict in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine who used a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man, on a New York City subway in May 2023, prompting the judge to allow consideration of a lesser charge; the incident sparked wides...
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56% Bias Score
NYPD's ShotSpotter: $45 Million, Low Effectiveness, Disproportionate Impact on Black Communities
A report reveals that the NYPD's $45 million ShotSpotter system produced 61,888 alerts over nine years, with only 16% confirmed as gunfire, leading to 0.7% arrests and 0.9% firearm recoveries, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
NYPD's ShotSpotter: $45 Million, Low Effectiveness, Disproportionate Impact on Black Communities
A report reveals that the NYPD's $45 million ShotSpotter system produced 61,888 alerts over nine years, with only 16% confirmed as gunfire, leading to 0.7% arrests and 0.9% firearm recoveries, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
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56% Bias Score
Susan Smith Parole Denied
Susan Smith's parole hearing for the 1994 murders of her two sons was denied, reigniting discussions about racial bias and the lasting impact of her false accusation.
Susan Smith Parole Denied
Susan Smith's parole hearing for the 1994 murders of her two sons was denied, reigniting discussions about racial bias and the lasting impact of her false accusation.
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32% Bias Score
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
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40% Bias Score
Amazon Sued for Allegedly Discriminatory Delivery Practices in Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia sued Amazon for allegedly halting its fastest delivery service in two predominantly Black neighborhoods (ZIP codes 20019 and 20020) since mid-2022, impacting nearly 50,000 Prime members, while still charging for the promised service; Amazon claims safety concerns but the cit...
Amazon Sued for Allegedly Discriminatory Delivery Practices in Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia sued Amazon for allegedly halting its fastest delivery service in two predominantly Black neighborhoods (ZIP codes 20019 and 20020) since mid-2022, impacting nearly 50,000 Prime members, while still charging for the promised service; Amazon claims safety concerns but the cit...
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52% Bias Score
Police Brutality and Racial Injustice in Brazil
This article discusses the deaths of two young children, Ágatha Félix and Ryan da Silva Andrade Santos, both killed by stray bullets fired by police officers in Brazil, highlighting the racial bias and impunity surrounding such cases.
Police Brutality and Racial Injustice in Brazil
This article discusses the deaths of two young children, Ágatha Félix and Ryan da Silva Andrade Santos, both killed by stray bullets fired by police officers in Brazil, highlighting the racial bias and impunity surrounding such cases.
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0% Bias Score