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Drone Did Not Find Mitrice Richardson’s Remains

• May 4, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Dr. Ronda Hampton, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Malibu Surfside News", Amber DuBois, Anne Soble, Black Woman, Captain Tom Martin, Dr. Ronda Hampton, Drone, Latice Sutton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Malibu CA, Malibu-Lost Hills Station, Maurice DuBois, Missing Black Woman, Mitrice Richardson, San Diego State University, Santa Monica Mountains, Search, Sheriff Lee Baca, Sheriff's Deputies, Single Black Female, The FBI, The Viz Center, Young Black Woman

Drone Used in Search of Mitrice: Results Pending

• April 9, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Health, Latice Sutton, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, Murder/Manslaughter, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Contra Costra Times", "The Malibu Surfside News", African Americans, Blacks, California, Christian Marcus Verdin, Drone, Immersive Visualization Center, Latice Sutton, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Malibu CA, Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, Michael Hennig, Mitrice Richardson, Murder, Racism, Rape, San Diego State University, Search, Steve Whitmore, The Viz Center

Mitrice Richardson: Mother, Aunt, Mentor and Filmmaker Told by L.A. County Sheriff: Your Daughter is Dead, Get Over It; Captain Lied About the Existence of Videotapes

• February 5, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Black People, Crime, Crime-Cops-Injustice, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, Mitrice Richardson, Murder/Manslaughter, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Women
Tags: "The Malibu Surfside News", Anne Soble, Attorney General Eric Holder, Blame, Cal State Fullerton, Captain Martin, Captain Tom Martin, Commander, Cover Up, Dr. Ronda Hampton, Geoffrey's, Geoffrey's Restaurant, Hiding Evidence, Jailer, Latrice Sutton, Lauren Sutton, Lies, Lieutenant Joseph Stephen, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Malibu Agoura-Lost Hills Sheriff's Department, Michael Richardson, Mitrice Richardson, Ray Charles, Search, Sharon Cummings, Sheriff Lee Baca, Steve Whitmore, Videotapes

Shaniya Davis: It’s Official; The Cops are Looking For a Body

• November 16, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Domestic Violence, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Pedophilia/Child Kidnapping, People of Color, Race, Rape/Sex Crimes, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "The Fayetteville Observer", Antoinette Davis, Body, Bradley Lockhart, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Cliffdale Road, Comfort Suites Hotel, Fayetteville NC, Lee County, Mario Andrette McNeil, Mario Andrette McNeill, Mario McNeill, Missing Children, Missing Person Flyer, Molestation, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Prostitution, Raeford Road, Rape, Sanford NC, Search, Shaniya Davis, Shaniya Nicole Davis, State Highway Patrol, Theresa Chance, Volunteers, Walker Road, Woods

Derrion Albert Case Update: Three Teens Charged With Murder One; Charges Dropped Against A Fourth

• October 23, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in Black People, Class, Crime, Education, Gang Violence, Health, Love, Mental Health/Psychology, Murder/Manslaughter, Race, Religion, Television, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "The Chicago Defender", "The Chicago Sun-Times", African Americans, Ava Greyer, Blacks, Chicago Housing Authority, Children, Christian Fenger High School, Clothing, Common Sense, Constables on Patrol, Cook County, Cook County Jail, Derrion, Derrion Albert, Drama, Eric Carson, Eugene Bailey, Eugene Riley, Faux Noise, Fenger High School, Gangs, Growing Up, Joe Walker, Motherhood, Murder, Search, Silvonus Shannon

Mitrice Richardson Missing in Same Stretch of Malibu Area That Claimed Life of Actress’ Husband

• October 4, 2009 • 9 Comments

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, Documentaries, Film, History, Mitrice Richardson, Race, Television, Women
Tags: African Americans, Blacks, Cliffs, Constables on Patrol, Diahann Carroll, Disappearance, Disoriented, Drunk Driving, Gay, Jerry Brice, Jerry Brice's Blog, Jet Magazine, Kidnapping, Lesbian, LGBT, Los Angeles CA, Malibu, Malibu Canyon, Malibu-Lost Hills Station, Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, Mental Crisis, Mental Illness, Mental Impairment, Mitrice, Mitrice Richardson, Murder, Racism, Robert DeLeon, Rural, Search, The Seventies, Topanga Canyon, Wandering

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Democrats Slow Impeachment Timeline to Sharpen Their Public Case October 22, 2019
House Democrats, once eyeing an impeachment vote by Thanksgiving, now conceded they may have to go slower as they plan public hearings to drive home their case.
2 UConn Students Arrested After Shouting Racial Slur, Officials Say October 22, 2019
A video of the episode on Oct. 11 was widely shared on social media and spurred outrage from students.
Jimmy Carter Fractures Pelvis in Fall October 22, 2019
The former president “is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home,” the Carter Center said.
New Illinois Abortion Clinic Anticipates Post-Roe World October 22, 2019
A regional clinic across the river from Missouri reflects how both sides of the abortion divide are looking toward a landscape in which some states might ban abortions outright.
As Homelessness Surges in California, So Does a Backlash October 21, 2019
Tent encampments across California are testing residents’ tolerance and compassion as street conditions deteriorate.
More Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal October 21, 2019
Douglas Hodge, one of the most prominent business executives charged in the case, said, “I acted out of love for my children, but I know that this explanation for my actions is not an excuse.”
Fired for Repeating Racist Slur, School Guard Will Get Job Back, Union Says October 22, 2019
A student directed the slur at Marlon Anderson, who then repeated it as he was trying to explain why it was offensive.
Elizabeth Warren Joins Chicago Teachers as Strike Continues October 22, 2019
Senator Warren was among several Democratic presidential candidates voicing support for the strike in the country’s third-largest school district.

The Guardian, UK

Erdoğan threatens to ramp up assault on Kurds in Syria 'safe zone' October 22, 2019
Turkish leader says he will act ‘even more strongly’ as end of US-brokered ceasefire loomsThe Turkish president has threatened to press ahead with an operation against Kurdish-led forces in Syria “even more strongly” if promises made by the US regarding the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters have not been met by the time a five-day ceasefire expires.Up to 1,300 […]
Fury as Trump compares impeachment inquiry to 'lynching' October 22, 2019
Outraged response to use of racially charged word in tweetNAACP puts lynching death toll at 4,743, 3,446 of those blackDonald Trump referred to impeachment proceedings against him as a “lynching” in a Tuesday morning tweet, sparking condemnation for using such a racially charged word to describe his political predicament. Related: The sadism of white men: wh […]
Johnson threatens to scrap Brexit bill and seek election before Christmas October 22, 2019
PM faces down MPs pushing for concessions to prevent no deal before agreeing to timetableLatest Brexit news – live updatesBoris Johnson has threatened to pull the Brexit legislation and seek an election before Christmas if MPs vote to stop him rushing it through the House of Commons in three days.Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, the prime minister said a v […]
Canada elections: Trudeau wins narrow victory to form minority government October 22, 2019
Liberals secure four more years in power despite lingering criticism over handling of corruption inquiry and blackface scandalCanada election – as it happenedJustin Trudeau has won a second term as Canada’s prime minister after the country’s federal election, but his narrow victory means he will lead a minority government that will be forced to depend on oth […]
UK queries Facebook decision to exempt political statements from fact-checking October 22, 2019
Commons committee demands explanation ‘given constraints it will place on combatting disinformation’The UK parliament has demanded to know why Facebook has decided to exempt political statements from its fact-checking programme – removing all bars on political candidates lying in paid adverts.In a letter to the former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, now Fa […]
Several injured as armed man hijacks ambulance in Oslo October 22, 2019
Seven-month-old twins among wounded after man drives off in vehicle and hits familyAn armed man has stolen an ambulance in Oslo, injuring three people including two babies when he drove off and hit a family, Norwegian police and hospital officials have said.The man was apprehended after police fired shots at the vehicle. The suspect was not critically injure […]
Berlin state cabinet agrees five-year rent freeze October 22, 2019
Proposal to counter rising housing costs still requires approval by state parliamentBerlin’s state cabinet has agreed on a rent freeze for five years to counter rising housing costs in the German capital.The city’s leftwing coalition government wants to freeze the rent for apartments built before 2014, according to a report by the German news agency dpa. Con […]
Brazilians rally to clean beaches amid outrage at Bolsonaro's oil spill inaction October 22, 2019
Mystery surrounds origin of pollution in north-eastPresident suggests ‘criminal act’ aims to scupper rights tenderOn Monday evening, Sport Club Bahia – one of the biggest football teams in Brazil’s north-east – faced its rivals Ceará with black oil stains on their red, white and blue shirts. It was the latest sign of the growing outrage over a mystery oil sp […]

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Canada election: Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority October 22, 2019
Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party earns a second, narrow election win.
Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'a lynching' October 22, 2019
The president condemns the investigation as "without due process or fairness or any legal rights".
Norway ambulance: Three hurt in Oslo rampage October 22, 2019
Three people - including baby twins - were injured after a man stole the emergency vehicle in Oslo.
Naruhito: Ancient ritual of Japan's emperor ascending throne October 22, 2019
Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony.
Thailand royal consort: How did Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi fall from grace? October 22, 2019
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi’s very public dressing down comes months after being named official “consort".
Turkey Syria offensive: Erdogan threatens to resume assault when ceasefire ends October 22, 2019
President Erdogan says Kurdish fighters must withdraw before a ceasefire expires on Tuesday night.
Danish Rubjerg lighthouse moved inland on skates October 22, 2019
For 120 years, it was perched on a Danish sand dune but coastal erosion threatened its future.
Lebanon protesters sing Baby Shark to toddler October 22, 2019
The crowd started singing after the toddler's mother told them he was scared.