U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot dead by a sheriff’s deputy in Florida on May 3, prompting an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and a call for justice by civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
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Black Uber driver shot in Ohio
Here’s what’s known about the scam surrounding the shooting By Ben FinleyThe Associated Press It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. […]
Connecticut trooper acquitted in shooting death of Black college student following chase
By Dave Collins, The Associated Press A White Connecticut state trooper was acquitted of all charges March 15 in the death of Mubarak Soulemane, a Black 19-year-old community college student […]
Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
By Colleen Slevin and Matthew BrownThe Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced March 1 to five years in prison in a rare prosecution of medical […]
Justice for Elijah McClain: Advocates rally for maximum sentence for EMTs involved in fatal encounter
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – More than four years after the tragic death of Elijah McClain, advocates led by Midian Holmes, a […]
After LA police raid home of Black Lives Matter attorney, a judge orders photographs destroyed
By Jake OffenhartzThe Associated Press A judge has ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to get rid of photographs of legal documents that officers allegedly took during an unannounced raid […]
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for White supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
By Carolyn Thompson The Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Jan. 12 that they will seek the death penalty against a White supremacist who killed 10 Black people […]
Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him ‘bully with a badge’
By Colleen SlevinThe Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A judge sentenced an ex-Colorado police officer to 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain after […]
Paramedics were convicted in Elijah McClain’s death. That could make other first responders pause
By Colleen Slevin and Matthew BrownThe Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Two Denver-area paramedics were convicted Dec. 22 for giving a fatal overdose of the sedative ketamine to Elijah […]
Acquittals in Manuel Ellis’ death put Washington state’s police accountability law in the spotlight
By Claire RushThe Associated Press A Washington state law aimed at improving police accountability is in the spotlight after three Tacoma officers were acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel […]
Prince George’s County Legislators collaborate to reduce youth crime
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on […]
Police dog’s attack on Black trucker in Ohio echoes history
By Patrick OrsagosThe Associated Press CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — As Jadarrius Rose drove his 18-wheeler through rural Ohio, a simple missing mudflap caught the highway patrol’s eye. The trip ended […]