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Update: Kobe Bryant responds to criticism of Trayvon Martin comments
NBA star Kobe Bryant has responded to criticism that followed comments he made about the Miami Heat’s support of Trayvon Martin. In response to the Miami Heat’s support for Trayvon Martin by wearing hoodies in 2012, the Lakers star stated that African Americans should not immediately rush to the defense of a black person on the basis of race […]
Update: former NFL star Darren Sharper to remain in jail
A Los Angeles judge has once again refused to release former NFL safety Darren Sharper from jail. Sharper is awaiting trial in Los Angeles after pleading not guilty to charges that he raped and drugged two women last year.
Update: Man who pinned letter declaring innocence executed
A Texas death row inmate who pinned a letter to a member of Gawker media declaring his innocence has been executed. Ray Jasper, 33, was put to death by lethal injection Wednesday. He was convicted fourteen years ago for the murder and robbery of a San Antonio recording studio owner.
Update: lost Malaysia Airlines flight path altered by computer
A missing Malaysia Airlines flight may have been diverted from its original path via computer. Flight 370 has been missing since March 8.
UPDATE: father of victim charged in connection with double homicide
Earlier this week we reported on the alleged murders of Britney Cosby and Cristal Jackson, a Texas lesbian couple. Now, there are reports that Cosby’s father, James Larry Cosby, has been arrested in connection with those deaths.
Update: Darren Sharper in LA court today
Former NFL star Darren Sharper returns to court Thursday for a hearing in Los Angeles that will determine whether he is released on bail. The decision follows a new set of charges against Sharper alleging that he sexually assaulted and drugged two women in Tempe, Ariz. last year.
Amara for Chicago? Candidate sets eyes on biggest seat in city
2015 will shape up to be a big year for Chicago. The Chicago mayor’s seat is up for grabs, and a challenger may have a chance to snatch it right from under current Mayor Rahm Emanuel. While The Chicago Reader speculated over who could challenge the mayor, they left out one name. Maybe because […]
Loyola University updates policy so gays cannot marry on campus
Alumni and students at Loyola University Chicago say they’re furious that the school changed its policy to prevent same-sex couples from getting married on campus. The decision comes after Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that allows same-sex marriage.
Update: Philadelphia DA to investigate stop-and-frisk injury claim
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams said that his office would investigate 16-year-old Darrin Manning’s claim that a female police officer seriously injured his testicles during a stop-and-frisk. During a news conference on Thursday, Williams said, “when allegations are made about misconduct from a police officer, it erodes the public’s trust of law enforcement.”
BREAKING: New date set for Marissa Alexander trial
Attorneys representing Marissa Alexander got their wish granted when a judge ruled in favor of their request to have her trial rescheduled for July 28th. Alexander’s attorney Bruce Zimet said the initial trial date of March 31st was too soon for adequate preparation.
Conservative candidate who called for Obama’s hanging gets visit from Secret Service
The GOP candidate who publicly called for President Obama to be hanged got a visit from the Secret Service. House candidate Joshua Black took to Twitter to voice his opinion on what should happen to the president a couple of weeks ago.
UPDATE: Second grand jury indicts cop who shot unarmed man 10 times
A week after the first grand jury decided not to indict police officer Randall Kerrick in the September 2013 shooting death of former FAMU football player Jonathan Ferrell, a second grand jury indict the officer on charges of voluntary manslaughter.