Tag: justice
“A victory for the people of Puerto Rico”: Gov. Ricardo Rosselló...
Celebrations were held throughout the night in Puerto Rico after Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced he would resign, following 12 days of mass...
How a black farming community found justice
Shirley Sherrod co-founded New Communities, a Black farming community in rural Georgia. But at one time, she wanted to leave farming far...
Police officers placed on leave after punching handcuffed teen on video
Although the teenage girl was resisting arrest, her hands were cuffed behind her back and she had been restrained by a seat belt when the female officer began striking her.
Congressman’s wife pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds
Margaret Hunter recently pleaded guilty in federal court to her and her husband using their campaign funds as their private bank account for years.
Mother awarded $1.1M after deputy shot and stomped her son on...
“No amount of money can compensate for the loss of Connor, but it does show a recognition on the part of the county of its obligation."
Federal judge dismisses charges against 3 white supremacists
The three, members of the Rise Above Movement, had been charged under a federal anti-riot statute with planning and then carrying out assaults at rallies in California in 2017. The judge said the federal statute used to prosecute them was unconstitutional.
Los Angeles County sues Monsanto over chemical contamination
According to the lawsuit, Monsanto had been aware that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were harmful but concealed the data for years while polluting the water.
A win for women: Federal judge strikes down Mississippi abortion ban
"Banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, the law prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy."
Milwaukee agrees to pay $6.75M to family of inmate who died...
The officers responsible for the inmate’s death were charged with neglect, misconduct, and obstruction.
Sri Lankan refugee family that hid Snowden in Hong Kong now...
For those who aid U.S.’ "outlaws," no good deed goes unpunished.