One of the largest donations to a historically Black college or university is now on hold after coming under scrutiny from some alumni and HBCU advocates because of the donor’s guarded background. Investor Gregory Gerami is behind the historic nine-figure donation to Florida A&M University. His $237.75 million gift reportedly is one of the largest...
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Former Juror Riddled with Guilt After Helping to Send Black Man to Death Row On Testimony Of Witness Who Was Paid $5,000 By The State; Begs for Forgiveness from His Family
A woman who sat on the jury that sent an Alabama man to death row 25 years ago is now calling for a new trial due to evidence of potential legal misconduct, saying her role in the defendant’s 1998 murder conviction “keeps me awake at night.” Monique Hicks, of Prattsville, Alabama, sat on the jury that...
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Former Juror Riddled with Guilt After Helping to Send Black Man to Death Row On Testimony Of Witness Who Was Paid $5,000 By The State; Begs for Forgiveness from His Family
A woman who sat on the jury that sent an Alabama man to death row 25 years ago is now calling for a new trial due to evidence of potential legal misconduct, saying her role in the defendant’s 1998 murder conviction “keeps me awake at night.” Monique Hicks, of Prattsville, Alabama, sat on the jury that...