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Bond Denied for Father, Son Charged in Ahmaud Arbery Slaying
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia judge Friday denied bond for the father and son charged with murder in the February slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, saying he’s concerned the white men took the law into their own hands and endangered neighbors when they pursued and shot the Black man in a residential
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Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Proceedings Released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police who shot Breonna Taylor announced themselves as law enforcement before entering her apartment, according to grand jury testimony that was among hours of audio recordings released Friday. “We knocked on the door, said police, waited I don’t know 10 or 15
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Trial of Nigeria's Muslim cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky and wife resumes | Africanews
The trial of Nigeria's Muslim cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife resumes.
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Jury selection continues in Derek Chauvin trial for murder of George Floyd | The Michigan Chronicle
Trial proceedings in the case of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with the murder of George Floyd got underway Tuesday, following a 24-hour delay as lawyers argued whether or not to add an additional charge of third-degree murder to the case against Chauvin. Chauvin is
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Palo trial defense counsel takes state prosecutors to task on criminal procedure
Sierra Leone Telegraph court reporter: 09 June 2020: As the case for the State came to a close yesterday, Adrian Fisher, who has commandeered the role of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and leading the prosecution in the Palo Conteh treason trial, informed the court that after calling 13
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'We have already won' - Trump says he'll go to the Supreme Court to stop votes from being counted - Face2Face Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump early Wednesday claimed he had won the election, saying he was going to the Supreme Court to demand that all vote-countingstop while calling the election a 'fraud on the American people.' “Millions of people voted for us tonight. A very sad group of people is trying to
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Now that NFL supports protesting, what's next? | The Atlanta Voice
Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand - or a knee - for the cause. What happens next? The league’s 101st season kicks off Thursday night, when the Super Bowl champion
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Palo Conteh is not guilty of treason – says Jury
In conclusion yesterday addressing the Jury, Dr Abdulai Conteh said this:  “Mr Foreman, members of the jury, we urge and pray that in this trial you will reject the prosecution’s case of treason against the 1st Accused for a woeful lack of evidence and on the offences under the Small Arms
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Third Breonna Taylor Grand Juror: Cops 'Got Slap on the Wrist' | Dallas Weekly
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) _ A woman who sat on the Breonna Taylor grand jury said she believes their investigation was incomplete and that prosecutors wanted to give police 'a slap on the wrist and close it up.' The woman is the third grand juror to speak anonymously about the September
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Breonna Taylor Grand Jury: Kentucky AG Seeks Delay of Records Release
The Kentucky AG asked a court to delay the release.
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Kenya: EACC Lauds Judiciary As Ally in Graft Fight
[Nation] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has lauded the Judiciary for key rulings and judgments that it says have boosted the war against graft.
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Grand Jury Indicts Eight Louisiana Cops for Using Excessive Force Following Attempted Seat Belt Stop, Car Chase
Eight Louisiana police officers were indicted for using excessive force after a chase in January. A grand jury returned bills of indictment of malfeasance in []
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Bond Denied for Father, Son Charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder | Breaking News | The Michigan Chronicle
A Georgia judge Friday denied bond for the father and son charged with murder in the February slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, citing that he’s “concerned” the white men took the law into their own hands and endangered neighbors when they pursued and shot the Black man in a residential street, according
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'No right to jury trials'
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Noting that it could be years before another jury trial is held, given the risks associated with the novel coronavirus pandemic, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is imploring attorneys to embrace bench trials instead, as a means of keeping the wheels of the justice system turning.
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Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537 (1896) was a landmark constitutional law case of the US Supreme Court decided in 1896. It upheld state racial segregation laws for public facilities under the doctrine of separate but equal.[1] The decision was handed down by a vote of 7 to 1 with the majority opinion
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Kimberly Budd tapped to head SJC - The Bay State Banner
Following the passing of Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants in September, Governor Charlie Baker has announced his nomination of Kimberly S. Budd to lead the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to become chief
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High Court moving ahead with restart of criminal trials - Stabroek News
The Supreme Court of Judicature is moving ahead with plans for the restart of criminal trials which have been on hold since the Coronavirus pandemic took hold in March of this year. The article High Court moving ahead with restart of criminal trials appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Black officer charged in George Floyd’s death plans to argue self defense - DefenderNetwork.com
J. Alexander Keung was arrested and charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter in the May 25 killing of George Floyd. In court docs filed Monday, June 29, it was revealed that the former police officer “intends to rely upon” the doctrines of self defense, reasonable use of force, and
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Virtual court touted as potential backlog clearer, time saver
Touting the benefits of a greater use of technology in the courts, Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck said on Friday that with the donation of audiovisual equipment worth over $80 million from the European Union, Jamaicans can look forward to saving time and money in their pursuit of
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Make better use of bench trials chief justice urges attorneys
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says some defence lawyers could be violating their clients' constitutional right to a fair trial in a reasonable time, if they fail to rethink their approach to having matters heard by the court. He is...
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Nebraska man who fatally shot BLM protester commits suicide after indictment - Face2Face Africa
Jake Gardner, the White Nebraska bar owner who fatally shot Black Lives Matter protester, James Scurlock, outside his establishment on May 30 during an altercation has committed suicide days after he was indicted on a manslaughter charge by a grand jury. In a statement released by the Hillsboro
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Chuck touts virtual courts as avenue to clear case backlog
Touting the benefits of the greater use of technology within the island’s courts, Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck this morning said that with the donation of audiovisual equipment worth over $85 million from the European Union, Jamaicans can look forward to saving time and
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Florida man tries to shoot his shot with judge during bond hearing
A Florida burglary suspect tried to shoot his shot at the judge during a virtual court appearance on Thursday. Defendant... View Article The post Florida man tries to shoot his shot with judge during bond hearing appeared first on TheGrio.
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The ‘Derek Chauvin Trial’? Reminding Mainstream Media George Floyd Is Not Accused Of Murder
TMZ and the Wall Street Journal were the latest mainstream media outlets being reminded that references to the "George Floyd Trial" are inaccurate and give accused murderer Derek Chauvin a pass.
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MDC Alliance activists trial in false start
THE trial of MDC Alliance activists Netsai Marova and Cecilia Chimbiri failed to kick-off yesterday after they requested for a stay of trial pending a High Court determination on their application to challenge separation of trial. By MIRIAM MANGWAYA Chimbiri and Marova were jointly charged with
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Assembly Bill 3070 – Pulling Racism Out of the Jury Selection Process
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Audio from Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hours of grand jury proceedings were made public Friday in the case of Breonna Taylor’s fatal... View Article The post Audio from Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released appeared first on TheGrio.
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Trump’s Justice Department once again protects the powerful – Florida Courier
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Man Who Killed 22-Year-Old James Scurlock During Protest Gets Indicted By Grand Jury - Blavity
Jake Gardner may have sealed his own fate in the murder of James Scurlock.
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Kentucky governor wants AG to release 'everything' in Breonna Taylor case - TheGrio
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is calling for his state's attorney general, Daniel Cameron, to release 'all information' related to the... View Article The post Kentucky governor wants AG to release 'everything' in Breonna Taylor case appeared first on TheGrio.
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