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Illinois Deputy Terminated and Faces Murder Charges After Fatal Incident at Black Woman’s Residence

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Springfield, IL — A former sheriff’s deputy in central Illinois has been terminated and charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of a 31-year-monday at a local home. The incident, which has sparked significant discussion and concern within the community, underscores troubling issues related to law enforcement interactions, particularly with minority communities. The deputy, … Read more

Connecticut Police Investigate Killing of 450-Pound Black Bear Claimed to be in Self-Defense

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CANTON, Conn. – A 450-pound adult male black bear was shot and killed on Monday morning, sparking an investigation by Connecticut police. The shooter claims that the killing was done in self-defense, amidst controversy surrounding the incident. The shooting comes a year after a law was passed in Connecticut regarding the handling of black bears … Read more

Trooper cleared in shooting of unarmed Black man in Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – A white state trooper in Minnesota who faced charges in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man during a routine traffic stop had the charges against him dismissed. Ryan Londregan, the trooper accused of killing Ricky Cobb II, 33, previously faced charges of second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter. … Read more

Deputy Fired After Fatal Shooting of Black Airman in Florida

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Crestview, Florida – A deputy in Okaloosa County, Florida has been terminated from his position after fatally shooting a Black U.S. Air Force airman, Roger Fortson. The incident, which occurred on May 3, resulted in Deputy Eddie Duran firing six shots at 23-year-old Fortson within seconds of him opening his apartment door. An internal affairs … Read more

Fort Walton Beach Deputy Shoots and Kills Black Airman in Wrong Apartment: An Ongoing Tragedy of Police Brutality

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A tragic incident involving a sheriff’s deputy in Fort Walton Beach, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump, has resulted in the shooting and death of 23-year-old U.S. Airforce Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The case has stirred up emotions, particularly within the Black community, where police violence serves as a … Read more

US Maternal Mortality Rates Show Significant Decline in 2022, Particularly for Black Women

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Atlanta, Georgia – A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year. The maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this improvement, Black women still … Read more

overdose death rates skyrocket for older Black adults in U.S. amid pandemic violence

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study led by researchers at Penn State University has revealed alarming trends in overdose death rates in the United States between 2012 and 2021. The study, which analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Census Bureau, focused on investigating the demographic characteristics of over half … Read more

Leader of Black Lives Matter Denied Appeal in Violent Assault Case Against Police Officer

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Chicago, IL – The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter leader who was found responsible for a violent attack on a police officer. The incident occurred during a protest in which the officer was injured by a brick thrown by the protester. The Court’s decision upholds the lower … Read more

Court Rules Against Black Lives Matter Leader in Liability Case Over Attack on Police Officer at Protest.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer who was held responsible for a violent incident involving a police officer at a protest he had arranged. Civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by an unnamed Baton Rouge officer, referred to as “John Doe,” for … Read more

Explosions Target Black Sea Fleet Communications Center in Sevastopol: OSINT Reporters Confirm

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Sevastopol, Crimea – Multiple explosions rocked occupied Sevastopol on Saturday evening, with reports suggesting that the target may have been the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) communications center. According to open-source intelligence (OSINT) experts, the attack appeared to have hit a crucial Russian military installation in the region. The incident unfolded around 10:00 p.m., as social … Read more