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crime17 days ago

Mississippi police confirm Tasia Fortune's hanging was staged after drug-related killing

Jackson police have confirmed that the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune was a homicide, with her body staged in a tree after she was killed in a drug dispute. A third suspect, Eric Clark, surrendered to authorities on Friday, joining two other men already charged with murder. Investigators determined Fortune was dead for two to three days before her body was found on August 3, ruling out suicide and highlighting the severity of the staged scene.

via The Guardian|

#crime #jackson-police #mississippi

us-news17 days ago•388 min saved

Mississippi Police Confirm Tasia Fortune’s Hanging Was Staged After Drug-Related Homicide

Jackson police confirmed that the death of Tasia Fortune was a homicide, with her body staged in a tree after she was killed in a drug dispute. A third suspect, Eric Clark, surrendered on Friday, joining two other men already charged with murder. Authorities stated Fortune was dead for two to three days before her body was found.

via NBC News|

#homicide-investigation #jackson-mississippi #racial-justice

crime17 days ago•6 min saved

Mississippi Police Confirm Staged Homicide in Death of Tasia Fortune

Jackson police have confirmed that the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune was a homicide, stating her body was staged to appear as a hanging. Fortune, a mother of four, was found in an abandoned home in August, sparking fears of racial violence. Three suspects have been arrested, including one charged with murder, while the family demands justice and questions the drug-related motive suggested by investigators.

via BBC|

#crime #homicide #jackson

us-politics-and-society19 days ago•4 min saved

Philadelphia Teacher Hannah Gann Admits to Years of Identity Fraud After Faking Palestinian and Black Heritage

Hannah Gann, a Philadelphia public school teacher and pro-Palestinian activist, has admitted to fabricating her identity as Palestinian, Tunisian, and Black for years. She confessed to being a white woman of Jewish heritage with family in Israel, leading to her expulsion from local activist groups. The revelation has sparked debate over the impact of identity fraud on activist credibility and the broader causes she supported.

via Jewish Telegraphic Agency|

#identity-fraud #jewish-heritage #philadelphia-education

us-news19 days ago•11 min saved

Philadelphia Teacher Confesses to Years of Identity Fraud After Faking Palestinian and Black Heritage

Hannah Gann, a Philadelphia high school teacher and activist, admitted to fabricating her identity as Palestinian, Tunisian, and Black for years. She confessed to being a white woman of Jewish heritage with family in Israel, leading to her expulsion from local pro-Palestinian and racial justice groups. The revelation has sparked debate over the impact of identity fraud on activist credibility and the broader causes she supported.

via The New York Times|

#identity-fraud #philadelphia-education #political-activism

us-news19 days ago•397 min saved

Philadelphia educator admits to fabricating Black and Palestinian identities for activism

Hannah Gann, a Philadelphia high school teacher, confessed to years of identity fraud, falsely claiming Black and Palestinian heritage to advance her activism. She admitted to being a white woman of Jewish heritage with family in Israel. Her deception has led to her expulsion from local pro-Palestinian and racial justice organizations, which condemned her actions as a betrayal of trust and community.

via NBC News|

#hannah-gann #identity-fraud #philadelphia-activism

us-news19 days ago•388 min saved

Jackson Police Arrest Second Suspect in Tasia Fortune Homicide, Promise More

Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday for the murder of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanged in August. Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed a third suspect is sought and guaranteed further arrests. The case has drawn national attention due to Mississippi’s history of racial violence, though authorities have not released a motive or cause of death.

via NBC News|

#earnest-lloyd-jr #homicide-investigation #jackson-mississippi

local-news20 days ago•0 min saved

Philadelphia Teacher Admits Years of Identity Fraud, Citing False Palestinian and Black Heritage

Hannah Gann, a Philadelphia high school teacher, admitted to fabricating her identity as a Palestinian and Black woman to advance her activism. After years of leading pro-Palestinian and racial justice groups, she confessed to being a white woman of Jewish heritage with family in Israel. Her deception has caused a rift in local activist circles, with some condemning the betrayal while others warn against discrediting the broader cause.

via The Guardian|

#hannah-gann #identity-fraud #local-news

crime-and-justice20 days ago•2 min saved

Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to bring criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island. While the panel found the evidence consistent with drowning and rejected racial motive claims, Wells' family and attorney Ben Crump are demanding continued investigation due to unexplained head injuries.

via NBC News|

#ben-crump #crime-and-justice #horn-island

us-news3 months ago•5 min saved

Senatobia tragedy: Police shooting of a 1-year-old sparks protests and calls for accountability

A Walmart shoplifting call in Senatobia, Mississippi, ended with police shooting at a car and killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, provoking protests and renewed demands for police accountability amid longstanding tensions between Black residents and local authorities; authorities say the driver nearly struck an officer, though the family disputes the details, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident with video release planned after the probe.

via The Guardian|

#kohen-wiley #police-accountability #police-shooting

us-news3 months ago•79 min saved

Mississippi police shooting of 1-year-old sparks calls for reform

A Mississippi officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia during a confrontation tied to a shoplifting accusation. The child died, triggering outrage and renewed scrutiny of police use of force in Black communities. The officer has been put on administrative leave as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation reviews the case, and authorities say video of the shooting will be released after the investigation. Activists say the incident highlights ongoing racial disparities in policing and demands for accountability and reform.

via AP News|

#gun-violence #mississippi #police-accountability

racial-justice7 months ago•10 min saved

Court Victory Ends Federal DEI Directive, Safeguarding Inclusive Education

A federal court vacated and permanently invalidated the Department of Education’s February 2025 Dear Colleague directive that aimed to restrict DEI efforts in schools and colleges, ruling it unlawful and unenforceable nationwide. The decision preserves educators’ ability to teach about race and history and to maintain inclusive classrooms, with the NEA and ACLU-backed suit signaling a win for academic freedom and education equity.

via American Civil Liberties Union|

#academic-freedom #civil-rights #diversity-and-inclusion

politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Minneapolis: A Decade of Protests That Shaped a National Conversation

Over more than a decade, Minneapolis has repeatedly become a national flashpoint for protests over police violence and immigration enforcement, from Jamar Clark to George Floyd, with the latest demonstrations sparked by the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. President Trump threatened to deploy troops, while local leaders urged peaceful protest. The article frames the Twin Cities as a long-running focal point of civil unrest, notes historical DOJ findings of discriminatory policing, and cites polling suggesting momentum for racial justice has waned by 2025.

via Axios|

#george-floyd #minneapolis #police-reform

government10 months ago•4 min saved

Maryland Legislature Overrides Veto to Establish Reparations Commission

Maryland lawmakers successfully overridden Governor Wes Moore's veto to establish a 23-member Reparations Commission aimed at examining historical policies from 1877 to 1965 and recommending reparations, marking a significant step in addressing racial injustices in the state.

via Maryland Matters|

#government #legislation #maryland

politics1 year ago•9 min saved

Supreme Court's Decision Could Endanger the Voting Rights Act

The article discusses Brett Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Voting Rights Act, highlighting concerns that the Supreme Court may weaken protections for minority voters, and covers various political developments including Maine's Senate race, Pentagon press restrictions, John Bolton's indictment, and protests against the Trump administration.

via Slate|

#brett-kavanaugh #democratic-politics #politics