Court Leans to Inmate in Racial Bias Jury Case
#SupremeCourt #RacialBiasThe Supreme Court seems likely to side with a Black Mississippi death row inmate who claims racial bias in jury selection. The case, involving a prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors, has lasted two decades. read more
Florida Judge Reprimanded for Racist Cotton Remark
#JudicialMisconduct #RacialBiasA Florida judge asked a Black defendant if she had ever "chopped cotton" while considering community service. He acknowledged the racially insensitive remarks as "ill-considered" and faces a recommended public reprimand for the 2025 incident. read more
Gun Rights Groups Face Double Standard Accusations
#GunRights #RacialBiasThe killing of Alex Pretti prompted strong support from gun rights groups, contrasting sharply with their muted response to Philando Castile's 2016 death. This disparity highlights questions about racial bias and selective advocacy within the firearms movement. read more
The Use of Sickle Cell Trait in Murder Defense Strategy
#RacialBias #LegalInjusticeThe use of "excited delirium" and "sickle cell trait" findings pathologizes Black individuals, especially men, in the legal system. Racist defense strategies were used in Daniel Penny's trial, invoking sickle cell trait to shift blame. read more
Outrage Over Acquittal in NYC Subway Killing Exposes Legal Bias
#RacialBias #VigilanteJusticeDaniel Penny, a white man, was acquitted of killing Jordan Neely, a Black unhoused man, sparking discussion about disparities in how vigilante crimes are treated based on race. Penny's supporters include conservatives, revealing a concerning trend. read more
Former New Hampshire Police Officer Accused of Racially Motivated Assault
#Assault #RacialBiasFormer New Hampshire police officer accused of racially motivated assault on Mamdou Dembele, a Black bank executive outside a diner. The officer, Aaron Goodwin, allegedly caused Dembele to lose consciousness in an incident officials say was racially motivated. read more
Persistent Racial Bias in MLB: Obstacles for Black and Latino Players
#MLB #racialbiasThe World Series will feature Black players like Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts, yet the baseball pipeline still presents challenges for Black and Latino players due to persistent bias since the 1950s. read more