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Why gangs should be prosecuted under anti-terrorism laws
This is an interesting and compelling argument made by Shamara Riley from the Grio. I would agree with it, if it wasn’t for the fact that persons of color would un-proportionally bear the brunt of unfair conviction and sentencing practices. I am not … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, Crime and Justice, domestic terrorism, gangs, Shamara Riley, terrorism, violence
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Will the Fair Sentencing Act Really Make a Dent in Black Incarceration?
My short answer is, no it will not. Black crime and incarceration is the result of deeper problems in our community and in American society. I support the law due to the fact that persons of color is receive harsher and longer penalties … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, crime, fair sentencing, incarceration, law, Lynette Holloway, prison, The Root
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30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved
The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading
Cold Cases: Murder in L.A. and the Value of Black Life
Black people seem to always appear committing crimes, but we are never really seen as victims. I cannot say if the crimes committed against us are not as vigorously investigated and prosecuted as those we commit. I will say thought it … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, crime, justice, police
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The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence
Interesting and provocative article. The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence.
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Tagged african american, black, crime, police, violence
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Teenager Sentenced To 14 Years For Murdering Friend After Facebook Insult
This is so tragic. Do you think Facebook and other social networking sites need to monitor for cyber-bullying and other potentially harmful and/or criminal acts? Teenager Sentenced To 14 Years For Murdering Friend After Facebook Insult | News One.
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Tagged crime, Facbook, London, murder, United Kingdom
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Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater of Public Alienation
Even though this was written by a known Wal-Mart basher. Everyone needs to pay attention to their surroundings and take particular care in malls and parking lots, not just Wal-Mart’s. Don’t be a victim! Al Norman: Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater … Continue reading
Brazen bum Bernie
The man is locked up in Club Fed’s Camp Fluffy and is talking crap. He destroyed many working class people’s savings. He’s a non-repentant SOB. Brazen bum Bernie – NYPOST.com.
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Tagged Bernie Madoff, crime, crook, money, police, ponzi
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Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected his family’
The elderly gentleman was well within his right to fire away on the burglar. He was trespassing on private property with intent to do harm. Damn right he was protecting his family. Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected … Continue reading