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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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