No Federal Charges in Louisiana Trooper's Killing of Ronald Greene
Federal prosecutors announced they will not file charges against Louisiana state troopers in the 2019 death of Ronald Greene, despite an FBI investigation and a separate inquiry finding a pattern of excessive force within the state police; the family expressed disappointment.
No Federal Charges in Louisiana Trooper's Killing of Ronald Greene
Federal prosecutors announced they will not file charges against Louisiana state troopers in the 2019 death of Ronald Greene, despite an FBI investigation and a separate inquiry finding a pattern of excessive force within the state police; the family expressed disappointment.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
Italy Protests Erupt After Police Chase Death
Following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml during a police chase in Milan, Italy, anti-racist groups organized protests in several cities, leading to clashes with police, injuries, arrests, and condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni.
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52% Bias Score
Minneapolis to Vote on Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Monday on a consent decree requiring major police reforms following a federal investigation into systemic racism and misconduct, negotiated since June 2023 and similar to a 2023 state agreement.
Minneapolis to Vote on Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Monday on a consent decree requiring major police reforms following a federal investigation into systemic racism and misconduct, negotiated since June 2023 and similar to a 2023 state agreement.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life without parole on January 16, 2024, citing his opposition to the death penalty and concerns about racial bias within the justice system, with exceptions made for terrorism and hate-crime cases.
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life without parole on January 16, 2024, citing his opposition to the death penalty and concerns about racial bias within the justice system, with exceptions made for terrorism and hate-crime cases.
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48% Bias Score
Missouri Governor Commutes Sentence of Officer Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Black Man
Missouri Governor Mike Parson commuted the six-year prison sentence of former Kansas City police officer Eric DeValkenaere, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Cameron Lamb, to parole on Friday, sparking renewed debate about racial justice and police brutality. This decision...
Missouri Governor Commutes Sentence of Officer Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Black Man
Missouri Governor Mike Parson commuted the six-year prison sentence of former Kansas City police officer Eric DeValkenaere, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Cameron Lamb, to parole on Friday, sparking renewed debate about racial justice and police brutality. This decision...
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52% Bias Score
King III Urges Biden to Commute All Federal Death Sentences
Martin Luther King III is urging President Biden to commute all 40 federal death sentences to life sentences before leaving office, citing racial bias and the need for racial reconciliation and equal justice, following Biden's recent large-scale clemency actions.
King III Urges Biden to Commute All Federal Death Sentences
Martin Luther King III is urging President Biden to commute all 40 federal death sentences to life sentences before leaving office, citing racial bias and the need for racial reconciliation and equal justice, following Biden's recent large-scale clemency actions.
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44% Bias Score
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Death of Ramy Elgamal
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement and causing significant damage; at least 18 police officers were injured, and arrests were made, while Elgamal's family condemned ...
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Death of Ramy Elgamal
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement and causing significant damage; at least 18 police officers were injured, and arrests were made, while Elgamal's family condemned ...
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40% Bias Score
Second Anniversary of Tyre Nichols' Death: Family Renews Call for Justice and Police Reform
Two years after Tyre Nichols' death from a police beating sparked national outrage, a candlelight vigil was held in Sacramento on January 7th, 2025, where his family renewed their commitment to seeking justice and police reform; three officers involved were found guilty of federal felonies, with sta...
Second Anniversary of Tyre Nichols' Death: Family Renews Call for Justice and Police Reform
Two years after Tyre Nichols' death from a police beating sparked national outrage, a candlelight vigil was held in Sacramento on January 7th, 2025, where his family renewed their commitment to seeking justice and police reform; three officers involved were found guilty of federal felonies, with sta...
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44% Bias Score
Cooper Commutes 15 Death Row Sentences in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 death row inmates to life in prison before leaving office, citing thorough review and reflection; this follows President Biden's commutation of nearly all federal death row inmates, sparking debate about capital punishment.
Cooper Commutes 15 Death Row Sentences in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 death row inmates to life in prison before leaving office, citing thorough review and reflection; this follows President Biden's commutation of nearly all federal death row inmates, sparking debate about capital punishment.
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40% Bias Score
Evanston's Reparations Program Faces Legal Challenge
Evanston, Illinois, launched a reparations program in 2022, distributing $25,000 to over 200 Black residents for historical housing discrimination between 1919 and 1969; however, a lawsuit challenges its constitutionality.
Evanston's Reparations Program Faces Legal Challenge
Evanston, Illinois, launched a reparations program in 2022, distributing $25,000 to over 200 Black residents for historical housing discrimination between 1919 and 1969; however, a lawsuit challenges its constitutionality.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Mixed Legacy on Racial Justice: Progress Amid Persistent Inequities
President Biden's administration invested in infrastructure, broadband, and clean energy, aiming to address systemic inequalities impacting Black Americans; however, deep-seated inequities in wealth and homeownership persist, and Supreme Court decisions rolled back some progress, leaving the future ...
Biden's Mixed Legacy on Racial Justice: Progress Amid Persistent Inequities
President Biden's administration invested in infrastructure, broadband, and clean energy, aiming to address systemic inequalities impacting Black Americans; however, deep-seated inequities in wealth and homeownership persist, and Supreme Court decisions rolled back some progress, leaving the future ...
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44% Bias Score
Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Debate Continues
Following his acquittal on Monday on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny celebrated with his legal team; however, a civil lawsuit remains pending, and his actions have spurred political debate.
Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Debate Continues
Following his acquittal on Monday on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny celebrated with his legal team; however, a civil lawsuit remains pending, and his actions have spurred political debate.
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40% Bias Score