Tag #Racial Justice

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"2,600 Convictions to Be Vacated in Broward County Crack Cocaine Sting Operation"

"Broward County State Attorney Harold Pryor plans to vacate nearly 2,600 convictions stemming from a controversial 1988-1990 drug sting operation where the Broward Sheriff's Office manufactured and sold crack cocaine, resulting in lengthy sentences, especially impacting vulnerable communities; the o...

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Marine Veteran on Trial for Chokehold Death on NYC Subway

Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, is on trial in New York City for the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old man, who died after Penny used a chokehold to subdue him on a subway; the jury is currently deliberating.

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Brazil's Debate on Terminology for Enslaved People

This article discusses the ongoing debate in Brazil regarding the most appropriate term to describe enslaved people ("escravo" vs. "escravizado"), reflecting broader conversations about historical representation and racial justice.

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Judge Dismisses Top Charge in Daniel Penny Chokehold Case

A New York judge dismissed the top charge against Daniel Penny, who is accused of using a deadly chokehold on Jordan Neely on a subway, after jurors deadlocked on a manslaughter verdict; jurors will now consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide.

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Mistrial Declared in Daniel Penny Manslaughter Case

A New York City jury declared a mistrial Friday in the manslaughter case against Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who used a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a mentally ill, homeless Black man, on a subway in May 2023, after failing to reach a verdict following days of deliberation.

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