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July 2, 2024July 2, 2024Politics

Supreme Court ruling allows criminalization of sleeping outdoors

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The recent Supreme Court decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson has sparked widespread debate by ruling that the Eighth Amendment does not prevent cities from criminalizing sleeping outdoors. This landmark decision, delivered in a 6-3 vote led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, has significant implications for the homeless population across the United States. Understanding...

Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’
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July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Politics

Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’

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A Florida mother charged two years ago with allegedly keeping her adopted son locked in a makeshift box inside the family’s garage has avoided prison time after reaching a deal with prosecutors for probation in exchange for pleading guilty to charges of child abuse. Tracy Ferriter pleaded guilty June 24 to one count each of...

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July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Politics

Blacks and others mock Donald Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ statement

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Many African Americans looked askance at Donald Trump when he uttered the “Black jobs” comment during the presidential debate against President Joe Biden on Thursday, June 27. Even some MAGA enthusiasts were incredulous that the former commander-in-chief would commit such a faux pas on the international stage. “The fact is that his big kill on...

‘I’m Not Doing Anything Wrong!’: California Cops Refused to Tell Black Man Why They Wanted to Search His Car. Instead, They Shatter His Car Window and Arrest Him, Shocking Video Shows
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June 30, 2024June 30, 2024Politics

‘I’m Not Doing Anything Wrong!’: California Cops Refused to Tell Black Man Why They Wanted to Search His Car. Instead, They Shatter His Car Window and Arrest Him, Shocking Video Shows

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Nicholas Hoskins, a 31-year-old Black man from San Diego, spent eight years in prison on a false conviction before the California Supreme Court overturned his conviction for lack of evidence and set him free. But since his release in February 2023, he has been pulled over several times by San Diego police over minor infractions...

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June 30, 2024June 30, 2024Politics

Plies critiques Biden’s debate performance

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Rapper Plies expressed his dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden‘s performance during the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump on June 27. In a video shared on his social media, Plies voiced his frustration, emphasizing that the American public expected Biden to decisively counter Trump’s antics, which he described as a mockery of democracy. According...

‘You Touched Him!’: Black Security Officer Attacked While on Duty Quits On TV After White Female Boss Interrupts Interview and Blames Him for Assault
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June 29, 2024June 29, 2024Politics, Video

‘You Touched Him!’: Black Security Officer Attacked While on Duty Quits On TV After White Female Boss Interrupts Interview and Blames Him for Assault

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A security officer quit on-air during an interview with Fox 7, Austin, after his white female supervisor blamed him for being assaulted on the job. Two young male suspects attacked Percy Payne and damaged property at the parking lot of an office building he was hired to protect. In a shocking and egregious instance of...