Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row

Tensions between protesters and New Jersey State Police boiled over Saturday for the second night in a row outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey. Multiple rounds of tear gas were shot into the crowd, ending what was already a chaotic day in Newark. Things quickly spiraled out of control outside … 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

Kimi Antonelli wins fourth Formula 1 race in a row after George Russell’s car breaks down

Buckle up: The Mercedes intra-team battle for the Formula 1 drivers’ world championship just kicked into high gear. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kimi Antonelli won a wet-to-dry Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday after a race weekend that featured intense clashes with teammate and rival … Read more

After 5 decades and 600 executions, these are the last words on Texas’ death row

Mixed with somber messages, too, are moments when prisoners reach for levity. Inmates have referred to their favorite sports teams, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. Others have turned to gallows humor. “I’ve been hanging around this popsicle stand way too long,” said Douglas Roberts, who was executed in 2005 after he … Read more

Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ

DOJ investigating Michigan voter fraud Harmeet Dhillon, U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, discusses the DOJ’s investigation into voter fraud in Michigan’s Wayne County, citing instances of fraudulent voting and non-compliance with the Help America Vote Act. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice charged a California woman with … Read more

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip granted bond, after nearly being executed 3 times in Oklahoma

An Oklahoma inmate who was given a new trial after nearly three decades on death row has now been granted bond, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997. Richard Glossip, 63, was arrested that year in the killing of his former boss, Barry Van Treese. After numerous legal challenges, execution dates and … Read more

Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate in Mississippi

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to rule for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. The justices took up an appeal from Terry Pitchford in a case with similarities to that of another Black man on … Read more