Nashville, Tennessee – One year after a tragic shooting at a private school in Tennessee claimed the lives of six individuals, thousands gathered to honor the victims of gun violence and advocate for reform. Organized by the nonprofit Voices for a Safer Tennessee, around 13,000 people were expected to form a four-mile human chain starting … Read more
Nottingham, England – Within the walls of Lowdham Grange jail in Nottingham, England, a troubling incident has brought attention to the safety and security challenges faced by the UK’s penal system. The incident occurred on May 31, 2021, when Stuart Pitman, a current inmate, carried out a planned attack on fellow prisoner Aiden Semper using … Read more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Almost two decades have passed since the tragic death of 4-year-old Jovonie Ochoa, a victim of shocking child abuse that went unnoticed by the system. His death prompted calls for reform and the formation of a Blue Ribbon Task force on child abuse. According to reports from 2003, Jovonie was found … Read more
AURORA, Colorado – A former police officer in Colorado has been sentenced for his involvement in the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man. The officer, who was convicted of forcibly restraining McClain in a chokehold, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 4 years of probation. McClain’s death occurred in August … Read more
LONDON, UK – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is embarking on its 200th-anniversary celebrations with a renewed pledge to address the plight of factory-farmed poultry. Despite two centuries of advocacy to protect animals in the UK, the RSPCA warns that animals continue to face unprecedented challenges. The chief executive, … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Megan Vozzella treasures the memories she made with her late husband, Stephen. Their love story began when they met at a camping trip near Bar Harbor, and after 12 years together, they finally tied the knot in November 2022. Tragically, their celebration was cut short when Stephen was among those killed … Read more