The latest ‘mainstream’ fight for justice is getting deep with the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Last August, when Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old black man was shot 7 times in the back and paralyzed by police officer Rusten Sheskey in Kenosha, Wisconsin, protestestors hit the streets. On that night, Rittenhouse claims he wanted to “protect his […]
One lone juror swore that he couldn't "in good conscience” convict Michael Slager beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury reconvenes on Monday.
Closing statements were heard Monday, leading the jury into deliberations to determine the fate of William Porter, one of six Baltimore officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Olu Stevens may have abused his power last week when he stopped a drug trial and dismissed an entire jury panel because it had too few Blacks.
The discovery of racially coded notes taken by prosecutors during jury selection is forcing the Supreme Court to take a second look at this murder trial, The Washington Post reports.
Prophetic Words From a Hip Hop Legend: “If someone chooses to incriminate themselves that’s their own thing,” says Bun. “Once we open this door to start just going through everyone’s rap lyrics to try to find crime in there, I think that’s where we have the problem.” Read the full story here: http://allhiphop.com/2014/01/20/bun-b-talks-rap-lyrics-being-used-as-evidence-on-msnbc-video/
Wonder how many minorities will be on the jury!?!?!?!? The lead up to Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie’s murder trial has been a long and tiresome process, but it ssems as though things are kicking into gear as the jury selection process is in its beginning stages. Up to 150 residents are scheduled to appear at […]
