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If Mario McNeill Pleads Guilty, There’s No Trial, No Witnesses, and No Public Airing of the Circumstances Surrounding Shaniya’s Murder

• April 8, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes
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Shaniya Davis: In Two Hand-Written Letters, Accused Murderer Mario McNeill Proclaims His Innocence

• February 21, 2013 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, People of Color, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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Death Penalty Sought for Accused Killer Mario Andrette McNeill, But Not for Shaniya’s Mother

• October 5, 2011 • 7 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Drug Culture/Industry, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, Rape/Sex Crimes, Slavery
Tags: African Americans, Antoinette Davis, Attorney General, Bail, Billy West, Black Women, Blacks, Capital Punishment, Child Abuse, Child Murder, Children, Cumberland County Jail, Davis, Death Penalty, Drugs, Enmund v. Florida, Fayetteville Observer, Google News, Mario Andrette McNeill, Motherhood, Murder, North Carolina Central Prison, Rape, Shaniya Davis, United States

Florida Man Who Threw Baby Onto Freeway Faces Death Penalty

• July 9, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Domestic Violence, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology
Tags: Beatings, Death Penalty, Emmanuel Wesley Murray, Florida, Foster Parents, Ida the Spider, Ida Williams, Jasmine Bedwell, Judge Gregory Holder, Kimmins Early Head Start Center, Richard McTear, Stalking, Threats

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Navy SEAL Goes on Trial in Troubled War-Crimes Case June 17, 2019
The prosecution of Edward Gallagher, a decorated SEAL platoon leader accused of shooting civilians and murdering a wounded captive, has been roiled by leaks, missteps and a recanting witness.
Harvard Rescinds Admission for Parkland Student Over ‘Offensive’ Comments June 17, 2019
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16.
O.J. Simpson, a White Bronco and L.A.’s Obsession With Police Chases June 17, 2019
Monday: “The day Los Angeles stopped,” the most affordable university in the Bay Area, and the paunchy kid from Imperial with the killer punch.
The Youngest Child Separated From His Family at the Border Was 4 Months Old June 17, 2019
Baby Constantin spent five months of his first year in a foster home. His family got a painful look at America’s experiment with family separation as an immigration policy.
As Downtowns Prosper, Voters Ask Mayors: What About My Neighborhood? June 16, 2019
In places like Kansas City, a growing gap between a booming downtown and struggling neighborhoods can breed resentment. Both candidates in the city’s mayoral election have promised to address it.
Phoenix Mayor Apologizes After Police Draw Guns on Family Over Report of Stolen Doll June 17, 2019
A family has taken the first step to file a lawsuit against Phoenix police after they say officers threatened to shoot them during a shoplifting investigation.
How Surveillance Cameras Could Be Weaponized With A.I. June 16, 2019
Advances in artificial intelligence could supercharge surveillance cameras, allowing footage to be constantly monitored and instantly analyzed, the A.C.L.U. warned in a new report.
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There June 16, 2019
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Environment reporters facing harassment and murder, study finds June 17, 2019
Tally of deaths makes it one of most dangerous fields for journalists after war reportingJagendra Singh: the Indian journalist burned to deathThirteen journalists who were investigating damage to the environment have been killed in recent years and many more are suffering violence, harassment, intimidation and lawsuits, according to a study.The Committee to […]
Mohamed Morsi, ousted president of Egypt, dies in court June 17, 2019
Imprisoned former leader, 67, collapses and dies while on trial on espionage charges Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Morsi has collapsed during a court session and died, almost six years after he was forced from power in a bloody coup.Morsi, 67, was attending a session in his trial on espionage charges on Monday when he blacked out and then died, according […]
UN report condemns its conduct in Myanmar as systemic failure June 17, 2019
Exclusive: ‘Serious errors’ found in agencies’ approach to Rohingya crisis in RakhineA damning report by the UN into its conduct in Myanmar condemns the organisation’s “obviously dysfunctional performance” over the past decade and concluded there was a systemic failure.The report, seen by the Guardian ahead of publication, was commissioned by the secretary g […]
Ireland to unveil bold plan to tackle climate emergency June 17, 2019
Varadkar reveals ideas to curb greenhouse gases and move towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050Ireland has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle the climate emergency by weaning the state, businesses, farms and households off fossil fuels.The government published a long-awaited report on Monday outlining more than 180 measures to curb the country’s greenho […]
Iran to break uranium stockpile limit set by nuclear deal in 10 days June 17, 2019
Atomic agency chief says limit will be breached on 23 June and enrichment could be up to 20%Tehran has sped up the countdown to its breaching the nuclear deal, announcing it will break the uranium stockpile limit set in the deal in the next 10 days.The country’s atomic agency also said Tehran could from 7 July start the process of enriching uranium up to 20% […]
Bomb attack on busy market kills 30 people in north-east Nigeria June 17, 2019
Further 42 people wounded as three people detonate devices in Konduga, Borno stateThirty people were killed when three people blew themselves up on Sunday night in a busy market in north-east Nigeria, which has seen a recent increase in attacks by militant groups.Many were watching the evening news and waiting for the football to come on when the bombs went […]
Suspect in killing of German politician was jailed for attempted bombing June 17, 2019
Man held over Walter Lübcke shooting linked to far-right extremists, say security sourcesA man with links to rightwing extremist groups who once planted a pipe bomb outside a home for asylum seekers is a suspect in the murder of a German politician this month, security sources have said.The man who was arrested at the weekend in connection with the shooting […]
China is harvesting organs from detainees, tribunal concludes June 17, 2019
Victims include imprisoned followers of Falun Gong movement, China Tribunal saysAn independent tribunal sitting in London has concluded that the killing of detainees in China for organ transplants is continuing, and victims include imprisoned followers of the Falun Gong movement.The China Tribunal, chaired by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, who was a prosecutor at the […]

The BBC

Egypt's ousted president Mohammed Morsi dies during trial June 17, 2019
Mohammed Morsi, the Islamist leader ousted by the army in 2013, dies after fainting in a courtroom.
Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached on 27 June June 17, 2019
It will exceed the amount allowed under a nuclear deal, amid heightened tensions over US sanctions.
Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign June 17, 2019
Joshua Wong gives his backing to protesters angry at a bill allowing extradition to China.
Gloria Vanderbilt: US fashion icon and heiress dies aged 95 June 17, 2019
The socialite and a designer jeans pioneer had been suffering from stomach cancer.
South America power cut: Argentina investigates 'unprecedented' outage June 17, 2019
Tens of million were left without power in Argentina and neighbouring countries on Sunday.
Stealing from the sick in Uganda June 17, 2019
The BBC has uncovered evidence that prescription drugs have been taken out of circulation by health workers and sold on illegally.
Phoenix mayor apologises after police threaten to shoot black family June 17, 2019
Police in Arizona say they are investigating a video and have issued a public apology.
Belgium monks forced to sell prized beer online to beat resellers June 17, 2019
Beer brewed at Belgium’s St Sixtus Abbey is to be sold online in a bid to dampen black market sales.