Florida judge clears four Black men falsely accused of 1949 rape of white woman
At the request of the local prosecutor, a judge on Monday dismissed the charges and convictions against the Groveland Four: Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Charles Greenlee and Walter Irvin.
DC strikes deal to improve conditions at city's main jail
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington, D.C., government has struck a deal with the U.S. Marshals Service to improve the situation at the city's main jail after it came under criticism and the Justice Department announced that 400 federal prisoners would be transferred out because of substandard conditions.
Chicago Police Move to End Mistaken Detention of Man Who Says He's Been Stopped 60 Times
The Chicago Police Department has taken steps to end the 15-year ordeal of a man who alleges he has been detained more than 60 times on the belief he was the man named in a southern Illinois arrest warrant, a lawyer for city said Monday.
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
Bard College Launches Nation's First Tuition-Free College for Justice Advocacy
Bard College, a private liberal arts college, is geared towards students interested in advocacy and will allow former inmates to enroll in the Bard Prison Initiative to pursue higher education.
Austin police officers charged with aggravated assault for force used in 2020 protests
Defense attorneys for eight of 19 indicted APD officers say they were following orders when they used force against 2020 protesters. So far, there are 14 lawsuits against the city for injuries suffered during those confrontations.
After Chauvin verdict, business leaders speak out saying fight for racial justice must continue
Some of the country's top CEOs and tech executives shared their reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict on Twitter, Facebook and in letters to employees.
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