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Miami police arrest man 62 times for trespassing while on the job
Earl Sampson has been searched by police more than 100 times, and arrested and jailed 62 times. What’s his offense? Trespassing. Miami Gardens police didn’t catch Sampson on private property; almost all of the arrest took place at the Quickstop convenience store where Sampson works.
UPDATE: Renisha McBride shooter Ted Wafer arraigned, bail set for $250,000
A suburban Detroit homeowner charged with fatally shooting 19-year-old Renisha McBride on his front porch has been arraigned. Ted Wafer made an appearance in court Friday. The 54-year-old faces second-degree murder, manslaughter and felony firearm charges in the teen’s death.
Toxicology Report: Renisha McBride had weed, alcohol in system
A toxicology report released regarding the death of Renisha McBride found a high level of alcohol in her system. The report, released Thursday by the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office says McBride’s blood-alcohol level was about 0.22 at the time of her death.
NFL star Sam Hurd gets 15 years for drug trafficking
An apologetic Sam Hurd stood before a U.S. District Court judge on Wednesday, pleading for leniency for his role in drug trafficking. The former NFL star got 15 years for his crimes.
Two Texas Women Sue State Troopers After Roadside Body Cavity Searches
Two women are filing a lawsuit after being subjected to roadside body cavity searches by Texas State Troopers. The searches were performed during routine traffic stops by female officers. And though the practice seems outrageous, it’s being asserted by lawyers and civil rights advocates that roadside cavity searches are actually standard policy in Texas. Victims […]
Everything You Need to Know About Trayvon’s Law
A great article in Ebony Magazine delves into the much-talked about Trayvon’s Law; legislation proposed and currently being fought for by the NAACP, the Dream Defenders, and many others.
Zimmerman’s Brother Worried About Vigilantes; Wonders if Trayvon Wanted Guns and Weed
In interviews with CNN, Robert Zimmerman Jr. discussed his brother’s fear of vigilantes. He then had the audacity to continue his family’s crusade against Trayvon Martin’s character, suggesting that Martin was trying to procure a gun, and grow marijuana.
STUDY: Blacks Are Nearly 4 Times As Likely As Whites of Being Arrested for Pot Possession
According to the ACLU, whites and blacks use marijuana at the same rate. Yet, African Americans are nearly four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. And on a state-by-state basis, this disparity is even higher.
George Zimmerman’s Attorneys Apologize for Mischaracterizing Evidence
George Zimmerman’s attorneys have apologized for misrepresenting footage meant to paint Trayvon Martin as the aggressor in his confrontation with Zimmerman.
Mississippi Could Soon Jail Women for Stillbirths, Miscarriages
Nina Buckhalter is on trial for manslaughter in Mississippi after having a stillborn child; traces if drugs were found in her system. The case sets a dangerous precedent, where unintentional pregnancy loss can be treated as a homicide.
REPORT: 400,000 Innocent Black and Latino New Yorkers ‘Stopped and Frisked’ in 2012
According a new report released by the NYCLU, the Stop and Frisk program led to 400,000 innocent black and Latino New Yorkers being stopped by the NYPD.
George Zimmerman’s Attorney Wants to Reference Trayvon Martin’s Drug Use in Court
George Zimmerman’s attorney is reportedly asking a judge to allow Trayvon Martin’s drug use to be referenced in court. They alleged that Martin was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the incident.