May 18, 2013

Winnie Mandela Shocked at Possible Murder Charges

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*What’s going on with the world of justice? Winnie Mandela is outraged after discovering the court is considering charges against her for the murder of two young activists last seen at her home 24 years ago. Authorities exhumed the bodies of two victims who were stabbed to death recently and decided that Winnie could be [...]




Ray Lewis a Super Star, But a Family Still Demands Justice for Slain Son

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*Ray Lewis has been receiving a lot of attention lately, being the fierce football player he is; his animated personality; and bringing his team so close to the Super Bowl. But a family hasn’t forgotten the pain he’s caused them 13 years ago. The Baltimore Ravens linebacker pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice after being [...]




Louisiana Gov. Attempts to Block Black Judge’s Move to Supreme Court Chief Justice Position

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*There’s nothing worse than disguised racism that employees have a hard time proving exists. Sometimes, the more they try to prove their case, the more suspicious they look. Just like in sexual harrassment or rape cases, the victim becomes the accused. But in the state of Louisiana, fortunately past cases of discrimination in government can [...]




Travyon’s Parents and Lawyer Respond to New Zimmerman Bond

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*New controversy has emerged in the murder case of Trayvon Martin. After George Zimmerman’s original bond had been revoked, Judge Kenneth Lester, Jr. re-granted bail to Trayvon’s killer for $1 million. Martin’s family was shocked by the decision. Their family attorney, Benjamin Crump responded to the situation saying: “Understand that this isn’t a sprint to [...]




Exonerated Athlete Brian Banks Gets Offer from Arizona Diamondbacks

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*Brian Banks, the young hopeful who was exonerated after serving five years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit, has a job offer if his dream of an NFL career doesn’t work out. Last week, the Arizona Diamondbacks offered him a position. However, in what capacity isn’t known at the present time. After checking [...]




The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: Same Injustice, Different Victim

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*I called a friend the other day to wish him a Happy Birthday when we got on the subject of the same issue that has millions of people talking and protesting in the streets: Why has George Zimmerman not been locked up for killing Trayvon Martin? Zimmerman is the neighborhood watch wannabe cop who shot [...]




Shar Jackson Finds Assistant Hanging in a Tree

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*Last Monday after being visited by her assistant, Justice,  Shar Jackson found him hanging from a tree at her Corona, California home. According to report at PerezHilton.com, Justice was “drinking and getting emotional” during the visit. He then stormed out of the house and didn’t return for several hours Concerned, Jackson searched for him and [...]




About that March And Rally Rev Sharpton Was to Lead, Never Mind: It’s Called Off Because of Irene

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*From NAN: Due to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. being closed this Saturday and Sunday and Mayor Vincent Gray’s decision to cancel his DC State March so he can prepare residents for Hurricane Irene, Reverend Al Sharpton, National Action Network/NAN and the co-chairs of the August 27th March for Jobs and Justice are postponing [...]




Between the Lines: Challenging The President’s Credibility

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*Just when you thought they were “piling on” President Barack Obama on issues of little or no consequence…namely the birth certificate issue, the reversal of the President’s fortunes continue to show why he won the presidential election of 2008. He’s just flat out smarter than they are and he demonstrated with the past week. One [...]




Between the Lines: Jury Selection ‘Blackout’ In Transferred Oscar Grant Murder Case Is Cause For Concern

Anthony Asadullah Samad

*The trial of ex-Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Authority Officer, Johannes Mehserle, started last week after the use of the controversial venue change tactic that shifted the case from Alameda County 300 miles down to Los Angeles County.  Mehserle is on trial for murder after alleging shooting BART passenger, Oscar Grant, in the back on [...]