Justice

Florida man threatened people 3 different times before shooting man in 'stand your ground' case

<b>(CNN) —</b> The man charged with manslaughter after shooting another man in a Clearwater, Florida, convenience store parking lot has a history of threatening drivers, according to documents from the Pinellas County Circuit Court.<p>Michael Drejka, 47, fatally shot Markeis McGlockton in July after …

Trump tweets on London 'terrorist attack' as investigation gets underway

<b>(CNN) —</b> President Donald Trump on Tuesday again seized on what he called a "terrorist attack" in London to call for tougher anti-terror measures, even though the incident was still in the early stages of investigation.<p>"Another terrorist attack in London...These animals are crazy and must be dealt …

The 99% and the 1% - Drone photography of income inequality across the world -

A series of images captured from satellites in the Earth’s atmosphere, truly reflect the social imbalance on our planet. Of course, differences in …

Former Baltimore officer indicted in beating that was caught on video

<b>(CNN) —</b> The former Baltimore police officer caught on video repeatedly punching a man was indicted on assault and misconduct charges, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said Tuesday.<p>Arthur Williams is accused of first- and second-degree assault and misconduct in office, she told reporters. <b>A</b> …

A man tried to grab a girl. Her sister hurled coffee at him to escape

<b>(CNN) —</b> A Michigan man who police say attempted to kidnap a girl got a surprise of his own: a fight and a cup of hot coffee in his face.<p>Four girls, aged 11 to 14, bought drinks on Friday night from a gas station in Millington, Michigan, and they noticed a man following them, according to CNN …

‘I’m Not a Racist’: Woman Apologizes for Throwing Hot Coffee at Latino Worker During Controversial Rant in Century City

A woman spoke out Tuesday after she was seen on video throwing hot coffee at a Latino contractor during a controversial confrontation at an upscale …

A Baltimore Police Officer Has Been Indicted On Assault Charges After A Video Of Him Punching A Man Went Viral

Twitter: @deray / Via Twitter<p>A Baltimore police officer who resigned this week after video footage of him punching and tackling a man went viral has …

Report details sexual abuse by more than 300 priests in Pennsylvania's Catholic Church

<b>(CNN) —</b> A new grand jury report says that internal documents from six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania show that more than 300 "predator priests" have been credibly accused of sexually abusing more than 1,000 child victims.<p>"We believe that the real number of children whose records were lost or who …

A store accused a woman of hiding school supplies under her clothes. She was pregnant.

<b>(CNN) —</b> Shirell Bates was shopping for school supplies for her kids when a police officer asked the North Carolina woman what was under her shirt.<p>Bates, a mother of two, is pregnant with twins.<p>"Initially, I thought he was joking, so my response was, 'Twins,'" she told CNN affiliate WSOC. "I'm 34 …

Berkeley Grad Student Missing In Oregon

Brian Lewinstein crossed a safety fence to photograph a waterfall, slipped and fell.<p>BERKELEY, CA — Grief counselors are at the University of …

Bill Cosby Says A "Sexually Violent Predator" Label Would Ruin His Reputation & Violate His Rights

In a court filing Monday, convicted sexual assaulter Bill Cosby said being designated a "sexually violent predator" would violate his state …

Judge in New Mexico child abuse case receives threats

<b>(CNN) —</b> A New Mexico courthouse was evacuated Tuesday after a district judge who granted bond to five suspects accused of child abuse at a rural compound received a series of threats, officials said.<p>After four hours of testimony in a Taos County courtroom, District Court Judge Sarah Backus decided …

Is ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ the Asian ‘Black Panther‘?

While differences obviously exist, a transcendent cast delivers same message to Hollywood: Diversity can equal dollars<p>1993. The year <i>Jurassic Park</i>, …

Man fatally shot in Northwest Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- WBFF -- Police say that a man was fatally shot in northwest Baltimore, on Tuesday afternoon.<p>According to authorities, a man was fatally …

Wesley Bell defeats St. Louis County prosecutor who presided over Michael Brown case

Progressives Rip Senate Dems for Failing to Obstruct Kavanaugh

Progressives are growing frustrated over a perceived lack of effort by Senate Democrats to keep President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, …

The courts decided gig workers are covered by wage and overtime protections. Now their bosses are trying to evade the law

Gig companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Instacart portray themselves as brave and brilliant innovators, underdog entrepreneurs whose explosive growth simply reflects that they’ve built a better mousetrap. But the companies have been sued again and again, in the United States and around the globe, …

Trayvon Martin's Parents Detail Coming Face To Face With George Zimmerman For The First Time In Episode 3 Of 'Rest In Power' - Essence

The world watched as Trayvon Martin’s parents lived the nightmare of not only losing their teenage son, but soon faced the reality that his killer …

For Wesley Bell, opportunity awaits

One result in the primary election sent shock waves across the country. Wesley Bell’s victory over 28-year incumbent Bob McCulloch as the Democratic …

Has Baltimore changed since Freddie Gray's death?

Race on msnbc<p>Trump’s bizarre response to Omarosa’s claim he’s a racist<p>11:17<p>Omarosa: I have even more tapes from inside Trump's White …

Did Not Know About Sheena’s Engagement: Mikhail to Trial Court

Sheena Bora murder case accused Indrani Mukerjea's son Mikhail Bora told the trial court in Mumbai, on Tuesday, 14 August, that he was not aware of …

Hout Bay unrest: Police suspend search for missing fisherman, protesters loot market

Christina Pitt<p>Hout Bay protesters loot market. (Supplied)<p>The search for a missing fisherman, whose disappearance over the weekend sparked violent …

Romanians demand probe of riot police after violence at protest

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - More than a hundred Romanians and rights groups have filed criminal complaints against riot police over the past four days for their violent response to an anti-corruption protest in the capital Bucharest on Friday, prosecutors said.<p>Around 100,000 mostly peaceful protesters …

Chelsea Clinton: Roe v. Wade was a boon to U.S. economy

Chelsea Clinton suggested during a progressive event over the weekend that the legalization of abortion was a boon to the U.S. economy.<p>At the “Rise …

Europe must stand behind Canada or risk its own values | Financial Times

Saudi Arabia’s reaction was swift last week when Canada’s foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, called in a tweet for the release of Samar Badawi, a …

BPD officer seen beating man in viral video turns himself in to authorities

BALTIMORE, Md. - The Baltimore Police officer that was seen beating a man in the video that went viral has turned himself in Tuesday evening to …

Trump administration sued over Arkansas' Medicaid work requirements

Breaking news. (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)<p>X<p>Dear Reader,<br>As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Nevertheless, …

Chicago police report drop in weekend violence, more patrols

CHICAGO (AP) — Six hundred more police officers patrolled five violent Chicago police districts over the weekend following an alarming number of shootings a week earlier.<p>Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Monday that extra patrol officers will continue to be deployed "until we're comfortable …

Official: Mobile police body cam ruling strikes public, police balance

Mobile's top safety executive said Tuesday that a recent Circuit Court ruling compelling the Mobile Police Department to release body cam footage of …

BPD Officer Seen On Video Punching Man Indicted On Assault Charges

<b>BALTIMORE (WJZ) —</b> A former Baltimore Police Department officer seen on video punching a man repeatedly has been indicted on assault charges.<p>A grand …