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We are shattered': Afro-Ecuadorians mourn four boys found dead after encounter with military

The tragic fate of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys highlights issues of violence, neglect, and systemic injustice faced by marginalized communities in Ecuador.

Guantanamo at 23: What's next for the lawless' detention facility?

Advocates urge Biden to release remaining Gitmo detainees and provide justice before he leaves office.

The pope is right about Israel and Gaza. This is cruelty, not war

Pope Francis speaks out against injustice, demonstrating solidarity with Palestinians suffering from ongoing violence.

A living hero': Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso

Mary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines after 14 years on death row symbolizes hope and justice for many families facing similar struggles.

Zeynep Tufekci's Two Blind Spots Cross at DOGE - emptywheel

Tufekci criticizes the celebration of violence on social media, connecting it to historical inequalities and questioning political will for reform.

Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of evil' women without evidence or trial

Cambridge University historically abused its power to imprison women without trial, branding them as immoral despite no legal wrongdoing.
#criminal-justice

Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons

The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.

DA Katz dismisses convictions of 46 defendants following perjury plea by former NYPD Detective - QNS

District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned to vacate 46 convictions involving a detective convicted of perjury, leading to case dismissals and seeking justice for impacted individuals.

Judge vacates conviction of man whose identity was stolen in 'Kafkaesque' case

A man's wrongful conviction was vacated after his real identity thief pleaded guilty, showcasing a Kafkaesque situation in the criminal justice system.

Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons

The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.

DA Katz dismisses convictions of 46 defendants following perjury plea by former NYPD Detective - QNS

District Attorney Melinda Katz petitioned to vacate 46 convictions involving a detective convicted of perjury, leading to case dismissals and seeking justice for impacted individuals.

Judge vacates conviction of man whose identity was stolen in 'Kafkaesque' case

A man's wrongful conviction was vacated after his real identity thief pleaded guilty, showcasing a Kafkaesque situation in the criminal justice system.
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#wrongful-conviction

An exonerated man could taste freedom. Then a court halted his release.

Christopher Dunn wrongfully convicted of murder, release halted despite judge's order.

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.

For Years, He Demanded to See the Video. Finally, It Set Him Free.

The wrongful conviction of Arvel Marshall demonstrates the systemic failures in the criminal justice system leading to injustice.

NAACP Lobbies for Release of Man Who's Already Supposed to Be Out of Santa Clara Jail

Carlos Harris' release from jail is delayed due to bureaucratic red tape despite a judge's order for his release.

Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in Prison

Wrongful conviction vacated after 34 years due to false testimony and hidden evidence.
Prosecutors dismiss all charges as there is no evidence for a retrial.

An exonerated man could taste freedom. Then a court halted his release.

Christopher Dunn wrongfully convicted of murder, release halted despite judge's order.

His Murder Conviction Was Overturned. Why Is He Still in Prison?

Injustice persists despite overturned conviction after 30 years in jail.

For Years, He Demanded to See the Video. Finally, It Set Him Free.

The wrongful conviction of Arvel Marshall demonstrates the systemic failures in the criminal justice system leading to injustice.

NAACP Lobbies for Release of Man Who's Already Supposed to Be Out of Santa Clara Jail

Carlos Harris' release from jail is delayed due to bureaucratic red tape despite a judge's order for his release.

Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in Prison

Wrongful conviction vacated after 34 years due to false testimony and hidden evidence.
Prosecutors dismiss all charges as there is no evidence for a retrial.
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Fidelio Royal Opera House 2024

Kratzer's production of Fidelio emphasizes the moral obligations of bystanders to act against injustice.
#donald-trump

Members of Central Park 5' Say Trump Is Too Dangerous for Second Term

Donald Trump's actions against the Exonerated Five exemplify his lack of accountability and the long-lasting impact of his rhetoric on innocent lives.

Trump Brags At Black Barbershop Event The Mugshot! It Just Beat Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra By A LOT!'

Former President Donald Trump bragged about beating Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra in mugshots during a call to a Black barbershop event.

Members of Central Park 5' Say Trump Is Too Dangerous for Second Term

Donald Trump's actions against the Exonerated Five exemplify his lack of accountability and the long-lasting impact of his rhetoric on innocent lives.

Trump Brags At Black Barbershop Event The Mugshot! It Just Beat Elvis Presley And Frank Sinatra By A LOT!'

Former President Donald Trump bragged about beating Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra in mugshots during a call to a Black barbershop event.
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Child rapist ex-cop's 10-weekend US jail sentence called epitome of injustice'

The sentence given to the former police officer for raping a minor is viewed as grossly unjust and a threat to child safety.

I loved her': California man exonerated after 20 years in prison for mistress' murder takes witness stand against accused killers

Horace Roberts Jr. faced injustice with wrongful imprisonment, exonerated by DNA evidence after 20 years, suing for negligence in evidence handling and testifying against the real murderers.

Paul Foot: A Life in Politics by Margaret Renn review revolutionary intellect or posh trot?

Paul Foot was a dedicated socialist journalist who vehemently opposed passivity and investigated injustices committed by governments.

The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion

The U.S. Navy exonerated 256 Black sailors who faced injustice post-1944 explosion at Port Chicago.

Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion

Black sailors charged with mutiny in 1944 after explosion now exonerated by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro after 80 years, acknowledging injustice and systemic issues.

How could my mother leave her baby and then kill herself?': author Maria Grazia Calandrone's quest for answers

The book 'Your Little Matter' explores the story of Maria Grazia Calandrone's birth mother, shedding light on the tragic events and the journey of self-discovery.

Lawsuit says American Airlines kicked 8 Black men off plane, citing body odor

Three Black men sued American Airlines for racial discrimination after being removed from a flight due to body odor complaints.

Ex-Post Office boss booed by subpostmasters for saying cases bored her

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells faced backlash for dismissing subpostmasters' injustice as hype and human interest.
#nypd

Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn Paper

Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.

NYPD officers involved in fatal shooting of gay Black man Kawaski Trawick won't be disciplined

NYPD decided not to discipline officers in fatal shooting of Kawaski Trawick, sparking outrage.

Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn Paper

Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.

NYPD officers involved in fatal shooting of gay Black man Kawaski Trawick won't be disciplined

NYPD decided not to discipline officers in fatal shooting of Kawaski Trawick, sparking outrage.
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#racism

'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.

Madness by Antonia Hylton review how racism created a mental health crisis in the US

Racism's impact on mental health
Injustice and poverty contribute to mental health struggles in the Black community

Norman Jewison, Acclaimed Director of In the Heat of the Night and Moonstruck, Dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed Canadian-born director known for his versatile range of films, has died at age 97.
Throughout his career, Jewison combined light entertainment with films that tackled themes of racism and injustice.

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed director known for his range of films, has passed away at the age of 97.
Jewison's films often tackled themes of racism and injustice, drawing from his personal experiences and aiming to confront uncomfortable topics.

'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals.

Madness by Antonia Hylton review how racism created a mental health crisis in the US

Racism's impact on mental health
Injustice and poverty contribute to mental health struggles in the Black community

Norman Jewison, Acclaimed Director of In the Heat of the Night and Moonstruck, Dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed Canadian-born director known for his versatile range of films, has died at age 97.
Throughout his career, Jewison combined light entertainment with films that tackled themes of racism and injustice.

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed director known for his range of films, has passed away at the age of 97.
Jewison's films often tackled themes of racism and injustice, drawing from his personal experiences and aiming to confront uncomfortable topics.
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Police Tackle and Arrest Anti-Trump Protester Outside Courthouse

Police arrested anti-Trump demonstrator Payne Daniel outside the courthouse. He linked his protest to Trump's past actions, symbolizing ongoing social issues and dissent.

District attorney 'humbled by my own stupidity' after failing to stop for police, calling officer name

District attorney's apology after failing to stop for police and verbally abusing officer highlights a misuse of authority and privilege.

White and Black Women Archetypes - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The discussion highlights the importance of Black women leaders navigating shared experiences of harm and dismantling injustice.

Windrush scandal victim dies months after quitting UK for fresh start' in Jamaica

Anthony Williams, a Windrush scandal victim, died from cancer in Jamaica after suffering injustice in the UK. His friends seek support for his funeral.

Post Office inquiry: Tory peer says Labour dodged concerns over Horizon for 15 years

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns to the Labour government about the Post Office scandal 15 years ago, but his plea was ignored.
The Labour government dismissed the responsibility over the faulty Horizon IT system scandal, indicating it was a matter for the Post Office.

Briton and French wife face 11,000 Brexit visa bill to return home to UK

British man with Parkinson's disease and his wife, a French national, face post-Brexit immigration rules preventing them from returning to the UK.
The couple's decades of work and tax contributions in the UK were nullified by new immigration regulations requiring a five-year residency prior to Brexit.

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC.

Home Office test scandal students to pitch Mr Bates-inspired TV drama

Overseas students wrongly accused of cheating by the Home Office are developing a television drama pitch to raise awareness about their experiences.
The students hope that by creating a drama, they can garner public attention and support for their fight against the Home Office's decision to cancel their visas.

The Pianist Upstairs

The poet Erica Funkhouser has a deep love for language and the natural world, but also recognizes the limitations of writing in capturing real brutality.
Despite her disillusionment, the power of art and music to engage with injustice should not be underestimated.

'Chain-Gang All-Stars' Author Talks Abolition, Sci-Fi in Oakland | KQED

In Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's debut novel, incarcerated people fight in televised gladiator matches for a chance at freedom.
Chain-Gang All-Stars is a searing indictment of the American prison system and the public's complicity in injustice.
The story features two Black women in love who strive for connection despite their dehumanizing circumstances.

The Real Value of the Negro Leagues Can't Be Captured in Statistics

Negro Leagues players turned segregation injustice into empowerment.

What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi?

Advocacy for marginalized groups can lead to government retaliation, injustice, and imprisonment, as seen in the case of Reverend Stan Swamy in India.

Muslim Women Are Having Their Hijabs Torn Off by Police All Over America

Sumaya Hamadmad, an Ohio State University research scientist, was wrongfully arrested for 'criminal trespassing,' highlighting injustices faced by Muslim women during protests.
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