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politics27 days ago•6 min saved

Alito and Thomas Warn Against Race-Based Police Rules in SCOTUS Dissent

Justices Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented from the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear U.S. v. Carter, arguing that forcing police to apply race-based standards would undermine a color-blind Constitution and amount to treating people differently by race. The dissent cites a lower court ruling in a case involving a Black defendant whose encounter with police led to a later seizure of a pistol, warning that requiring officers to assess race in real time could expand racially biased policing rather than curb it.

via Fox News|

#alito #policing #politics

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Frisco Murder Trial Starts Without Black Jurors, Fueling Fairness Concerns

In Frisco, Texas, 17-year-old Black defendant Karmelo Anthony is on trial for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf after a high-school track meet. After three days of jury selection, 12 jurors and six alternates were seated, with none of the jurors Black, prompting accusations from the defense and civil-rights groups that prosecutors biased the jury. The state says any Black prospective jurors were removed because they were educators, while the defense argues it was a case of biased strikes. Surveillance video and witness testimony are part of the proceedings, with Anthony alleging self-defense. A gag order and courtroom electronics ban are in place, and the trial is expected to last about two weeks; if convicted, Anthony faces five years to life. A correction notes that no Black jurors were selected, not that the jury was all White.

via The Guardian|

#crime #high-school-track-meet #jury-bias

law1 month ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Reopens Mississippi Death Penalty Case Over Racial Bias

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black Mississippi inmate on death row, finding that his conviction likely stemmed from racial bias in jury selection when prosecutors struck four Black jurors. The ruling revives a lower-court finding that Pitchford’s attorney was blocked from pursuing a Batson challenge, potentially paving the way for retrial or resentencing.

via The Guardian|

#batson-v-kentucky #jury-selection #law

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Alabama asks Supreme Court to green-light GOP‑leaning map despite bias ruling

Alabama has asked the Supreme Court to permit using a congressional map that would advantage Republicans even after a lower court ruled the map was racially biased, signaling a push to move forward with redistricting amid HB1/SB1 debates. The decision could affect Alabama’s 2nd District and overall congressional representation, as candidates like Shomari Figures compete for the seat amid ongoing protests and partisan maneuvering.

via AP News|

#alabama #gop #politics

criminal-justice2 months ago•21 min saved

Texas Death Row Inmate Broadnax Faces Thursday Execution Amid Final Appeals

Absent last-minute intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas death-row inmate James Broadnax is scheduled to be executed Thursday for the 2009 murder of two music producers in Garland, a sentence his lawyers say relies on co-defendant Demarius Cummings’ confession that Broadnax did not pull the trigger; the case has featured arguments about due process, race in jury selection, and ongoing appeals.

via The Texas Tribune|

#appeals #criminal-justice #death-penalty

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Hurley’s Moment Sheds Light on Double Standards for Black Coaches in College Basketball

Sportswriter Etan Thomas argues that Dan Hurley’s on-court moment reveals a racial double standard: white coaches are given more leeway for heated conduct, while Black coaches would face harsher scrutiny. The piece links Hurley’s incident to broader patterns of privilege in sports and society, citing examples like Benjy Taylor and Rick Pitino to argue that Black coaches face stricter consequences and less forgiveness.

via The Guardian|

#black-coaches #coaching-controversy #college-basketball

health4 months ago•15 min saved

Waitlist credit to offset race bias in Black kidney transplant candidates

A policy change provides waiting-list credit to Black kidney transplant candidates to offset harms from race-based testing, aiming to reduce disparities and improve access to kidney transplants.

via AP News|

#black-patients #health #health-equity

health7 months ago•8 min saved

Controversy Over Racial Language at Vaccine Advisory Meeting

A CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was marred by racially charged language and anti-immigrant rhetoric, leading to controversial changes in hepatitis B vaccination recommendations that could jeopardize public health efforts to prevent the disease in children, especially among immigrant populations.

via CIDRAP|

#health #hepatitis-b #immunization

local10 months ago•1 min saved

Seattle Police End Federal Oversight After 13 Years

A federal judge ended over a decade of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department, citing significant improvements in officer accountability, use-of-force policies, and community relations since the implementation of reforms following allegations of excessive force and racial bias.

via The New York Times|

#excessive-force #federal-oversight #local

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Juror Dismissed in Diddy Trial Over Candor Concerns

Juror No. 6 was dismissed from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial due to perceived dishonesty and inconsistent answers, with the judge explicitly rejecting claims of racial bias by the defense. The trial continues with a new juror, and proceedings are unlikely to conclude by the initial July 4 deadline.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #juror-removal #legal-proceedings

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Patti LuPone Faces Backlash Over Comments About Black Broadway Stars

Broadway star Patti LuPone faced backlash after making disparaging comments about fellow performers Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis in a recent interview, with critics accusing her of crossing lines and exhibiting racial bias, sparking discussions about industry behavior and respect.

via The Root|

#audra-mcdonald #broadway #entertainment

us-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Daniel Penny's Case Sparks Debate on Vigilante Justice and Subway Safety

Daniel Penny, a white Marine veteran, was acquitted of charges related to the killing of Jordan Neely, an unhoused Black man, on a New York subway, sparking discussions on racial bias in the US legal system. Penny claimed self-defense, but critics argue his acquittal highlights a double standard in how white vigilantes are treated compared to people of color. The case has raised concerns about increased violence against vulnerable populations and the portrayal of vigilantes as heroes.

via The Guardian US|

#daniel-penny #jordan-neely #racial-bias

law-and-crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Botham Jean's Family Wins $98M Civil Suit Against Amber Guyger

A jury has awarded $98 million to the family of Botham Jean, a Dallas man fatally shot in his home by former police officer Amber Guyger, who was found to have used excessive force. The verdict includes $60 million in punitive damages and $38 million in compensatory damages. The case highlighted issues of racial bias and police accountability, with the jury condemning Guyger's actions as malicious and reckless. Guyger, who was convicted of murder in 2018, did not attend the civil trial or have legal representation.

via NBC News|

#amber-guyger #botham-jean #civil-verdict

policing-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Study Reveals Impact of NYPD's iPhone Use on Race and Policing"

Researchers found that the introduction of iPhones for NYPD officers led to an 18% increase in reported stops, primarily involving non-white citizens, suggesting that previous data may have underreported such interactions. This highlights potential racial biases in policing and the need for more transparency and further investigation into police practices.

via Phys.org|

#digital-reporting #iphones #nypd

entertainment-business2 years ago•6 min saved

The Rise and Fall of MoviePass: A Cautionary Tale

The HBO Max documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, a subscription service that offered daily movie tickets for $9.95 a month. Initially popular, the company quickly amassed debt and faced operational issues, leading to its collapse in 2019. The film highlights the contrasting visions of its founders, Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, and the new management, who prioritized quick profits over sustainability. The story underscores issues of reckless growth, private equity greed, and racial bias in the startup world.

via The Guardian|

#business-failure #documentary #entertainment-business