Police arrest man who shouted racial slur at ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Craig Melvin

New York City police have taken a man into custody after he shouted a racial slur at “TODAY” co-anchor Craig Melvin near Studio 1A, the morning show’s broadcast headquarters at Rockefeller Plaza, multiple people familiar with the matter said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A … Read more

Hilton Grand Vacations employee who sent racial slur to Las Vegas Aces’ Chelsea Gray is fired

Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday. Gray, 33, posted the message she received that included a racial slur on her Instagram story on Monday.  “People act like we … Read more

Booted ‘Love Island USA’ contestant breaks the silence after alleged use of racial slur

Vasana Montgomery is speaking out after being ousted as a member of “Love Island USA” season 8 after videos resurfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I wanted to address a couple of videos from my teen … Read more

‘Love Island USA’ boots Season 8 contestant after alleged use of racial slur circulates online

A “Love Island USA” cast member has once again been booted from the villa. This time, it happened before the newest season even premiered. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. As soon as the reality dating show unveiled its Season 8 cast on Thursday, online fans … Read more

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate in jury selection racial discrimination case

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate in jury selection racial discrimination case – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman reports. Source link

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged racial discrimination in jury selection

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who argued racial discrimination during the jury-selection process before his trial. The high court divided 5-4 in siding with Terry Pitchford, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority. Kavanaugh … Read more

Supreme Court sides with Mississippi death row inmate who alleged racial bias in jury selection

WASHINGTON — In a case that raised questions about racial bias in the criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the murder conviction of a Black death row inmate in Mississippi who objected when a prosecutor sought to exclude potential jury members who were Black. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing … Read more