27 Search results for "trespassing"

Mother of homeless man who ‘baked to death’ in jail files lawsuit
The mother of a mentally ill, homeless veteran who was found dead in a New York City jail cell that overheated due to an equipment malfunction plans to file a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against the city. Alma Murdough’s attorney, Derek Sells, said he will also request that the city preserve all 911 recording […]
Shaw University student arrested for studying past library hours
A Shaw University student found himself in handcuffs for studying passed the school library’s hours. Na’eem Wilkins, 21, an honor student and drum major for the school band was arrested for refusing to leave after the library closed at 11 p.m.
Man breaks into National Civil Rights Museum, sleeps on bed at former motel
Officials increased security at the National Civil Rights Museum after police discovered a smashed window and a man sleeping on a bed at the former Lorraine Motel. The historical landmark is the site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final moments alive.
Study: housing homeless cheaper than leaving them on the streets
According to a new study, it’s cheaper to give the homeless a permanent place to live than to let them live on the streets. The study, conducted by the University of North Carolina Charlotte, found that in its first year, Moore Place tenants saved $1.8 million in health care costs. The facility houses 85 chronically […]
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.
George Zimmerman to box DMX in celebrity match
It appears that an opponent has been selected to go up against George Zimmerman for next month’s celebrity boxing match. Rapper DMX was selected out of more than 15,000 emailed requests received.
Miami-area Police chief resigns after racial profiling charges surface
Miami Gardens Police Chief Matthew Boyd resigned Wednesday after allegations that officers in his department systematically harassed, intimidated and racial profiled citizens. Boyd has denied the allegations which were brought to light two weeks ago after surveillance video footage captured by a convenience store clerk showed police unjustly stopping innocent black men. The Quickstop owner […]
City of Miami Gardens hit with police abuse,racial profiling lawsuit
Last week, we told the story of Earl Sampson, a convenience store worker based in Miami Gardens. Sampson has been arrested at least 62 times by Miami Gardens police for simply “trespassing” at his place of employment. The situation got so bad that Sampson’s employer who owns the store, installed surveillance cameras to capture the injustice. […]
School to Prison Pipeline: what one Florida school district is doing about it
The nation’s 7th largest school district has reached an agreement with law enforcement agencies and the NAACP to lower the number of students being charged with crimes.
Cops Accused of Excessive Force in Latest Chief Keef Arrest
Rapper Chief Keef was arrested yesterday by officers from the Chicago Police Department as he was leaving a Skokie courthouse. In a statement, the Chicago rapper’s camp claims that CPD officers used excessive force.
NYPD Stop and Frisk Program in The Bronx Ruled Unconstitutional
Critics of the New York City Police Department’s “Stop and Frisk” policy can celebrate a small victory this morning. A federal judge has declared part of the tactic unconstitutional. Here’s hoping that subsequent judgments compel a thorough dismantling of the policy.
VIDEO: Texas Cops Caught on Tape Using Excessive Force Against Teenager
Two Hurst, Texas cops are under investigation after being caught on tape using excessive force against a teenager. One of them can be seen elbowing the young man, and yelling “Move and die! Move and f**king die!” Check out video of the incident at BlackYouthProject.com