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Petition calls for release of man sentenced to 40 years for assault
A Change.org petition is urging Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to reduce sentencing laws in the state. The petition highlights the case of Christopher Adam Charles Emanuel.
Innocent woman who spent 7 years in prison to sue New York City
A Bronx woman who was convicted of a 2005 home-invasion shooting is suing New York City. Malisha Blyden served 7 years in Rikers Island with a 40-year prison term stamped on her life for a crime she didn’t commit.
Man sentenced to 68 years for string of robberies
A Brooklyn man who launched an armed robbery spree was sentenced to 68 years in prison for the crimes. Robert Costan, 48, was convicted of robbing five businesses a total of 12 times in between October and November 2012.
’12 Years a Slave’ filming site to become baseball field despite protests
Despite descendants of Solomon Northup protesting the move, a baseball stadium is set to be built on the site where the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave was shot. Richmond, Va., Mayor Dwight Jones sees the plan as a way of reviving the moribund area.
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.
Man freed after spending over 25 years on death row
A man who spent nearly 26 years on death row in a Louisiana prison walked free Tuesday after a judge approved the state’s motion to vacate his murder conviction. Glenn Ford, 64, was convicted of murdering 56-year-old Isadore Rozeman, a Shreveport jeweler and watchmaker in 1983.
Man who killed Usher’s stepson in accident sentenced to 4 years
Last month, we reported that a man responsible for the death of Usher’s stepson in a jet ski accident was found guilty by a jury. Now, he has been sentenced to four years in prison for the incident.
More offensive ’12 Years a Slave’ headlines
Earlier this week, we reported on a few controversial headlines announcing 12 Years a Slave’s major Oscar win at the 86th Annual Academy Awards. It appears that the Denver Post and the News-Gazette are in company. The Daily Breeze posted the following headline the day after the ceremony. “Slave’ becomes master.” So tasteful. Variety tweeted: “Slave” Actress […]
Former Black Panther Marshall “Eddie” Conway released after serving 44 years in prison
A former leader of the Black Panther party has been released after serving 44 years behind bars. Marshall “Eddie” Conway, 67, was freed Tuesday after challenging his conviction for a shooting that killed Officer Donald Sager and injured another in 1970.
New York Times prints Northup correction 161 years later
161 years after its mistake, the New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling the name of a black man sold into slavery. Solomon Northup, a free slave tricked into slavery is the man who the Oscar-winning film “12 Years a Slave” is based on.
Newspaper under fire for offensive ’12 Years a Slave’ headlines
A central Illinois newspaper is under fire for its choice of words when announcing the big Oscar winner for Best Motion Picture. The News-Gazette decided to play off of 12 Years a Slave’s title and write “12 Years a Slave” escapes with top Oscar” as its main headline. The twittersphere was not amused.
Lupita Nyong’o, ’12 Years a Slave’ take home Oscars
Well ladies and gentlemen, Lupita Nyong’o has done it again. In her first-ever major motion picture role, the beautifully charming actress took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave. Lupita’s speech was just as wonderful as her win.