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Woman freed after spending more than 30 years in prison
A 74-year-old woman who served 32 years behind bars for a murder committed by her abusive boyfriend will be released from prison. Known as “Mother Mary,” Mary Virginia Jones was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder, kidnapping and robbery in 1981.
Cop who fatally beat man not fired for crime, collecting pension
The family of a North Chicago man who was beat to death by a policeman was told the officer was fired for the incident. But that officer was actually let go for other reasons –like living outside of the city’s limits.
Woman shoots mother, claims stand your ground
A mother of six says who she was forced to shoot he mother in self-defense is claiming immunity under the controversial stand your ground law. Surveillance video of the 2011 incident from a Florida food mart shows Shireeka Wilson being attacked by her mother, Valerie Rushing.
Woman files lawsuit against Planet Fitness over religious head covering
An Albuquerque woman has filed a lawsuit against Planet Fitness for barring her from entering the gym. The reason? Her head covering that she wears as part of her Muslim faith.
Music video calls attention to story of Leon Ford
Late last year, we reported the story of Leon Ford, a Pittsburgh teen who was shot by police during a routine traffic stop. No drugs or weapons were found on Ford. Ford is paralyzed and faces up to 20 years in prison for the incident.
NYC inmate who suffered from mental illness ‘baked to death’ in jail cell
Authorities say a mentally ill former marine “baked to death” in a Rikers Island jail cell. Jerome Murdough was arrested for trespassing after seeking warm shelter in an enclosed stairwell on the roof of a Harlem public housing project.
Woman with HIV: ‘I thought you got it in Africa’
A viral video of a British woman who contracted HIV at age 40 from a sexual fling has admitted that she “thought you got it in Africa.” Rachel Dilley, 48, revealed the shocking revelation of ignorance during an appearance on the UK’s ITV This Morning talk show.
In Rolling Stone interview, Elton John reveals his desire to make hip hop music
During an interview with Rolling Stone long-time singer-songwriter Elton John revealed his desire to make hip hop music.
Gym tells woman to cover up her toned body
A California woman says she was asked to cover up while working out at a Planet Fitness because she was “intimidating people with her toned body.” Tiffany Austin, who resides in the Bay area, said she was excited to get back in shape after a recent car accident left her unable to work out.
Video: cops shown breaking student’s arm
A police officer in Texas has been placed on administrative leave without pay following an incident at West Brook High School. Beaumont Independent School district Officer Steve Rivers was placed on leave following an investigation of the March 7 incident that lead to the breaking of a student’s arm.
Faculty at Rutgers vote to cancel Condoleezza Rice’s commencement speech
Some members of Rutgers University voted to cancel plans for Condoleezza Rice to speak at the May’s commencement ceremony. Professors at Rutgers-Newark voted to call on the administration to disinvite the former Secretary of State because of her role in the Iraq war.
Juicy J plans to start scholarship foundation
Rapper Juicy J is planning to start the Juicy J Scholarship Foundation. The North Memphis, Tennessee entertainer recently awarded a 19-year-old college student a $50,000 twerking scholarship.