A viral TikTok video has reignited public admiration for Judge David Fleischer of Harris County, Texas, known for his rigorous scrutiny of cases involving Black defendants. The latest clip shows Fleischer dismissing charges against a motorist accused of interference with the duties of a public […]
A troubling video from 2019 showing Baton Rouge police officers restraining a teenager while his mother administered corporal punishment has ignited a fierce debate about law enforcement’s role in parenting. The footage, first obtained by a local TV station, depicts Officers Adam Rhodes and Jermaine […]
Brandon Durham dialed 911 seeking protection. Moments later, he was lying motionless on the floor of his Las Vegas home, fatally shot by the very officers he had called for help. The 43-year-old homeowner had reported an intruder wearing a red hoodie after hearing gunshots […]
A Los Angeles police officer who struck a man 45 times with a baton during a violent confrontation was sentenced to one year in prison Friday, marking the conclusion of a case that drew sharp condemnation from civil rights advocates. The officer, Juan Anthony Carrillo, […]
The story of Susan Smith—a South Carolina mother who drowned her two young sons in 1994—continues to resonate with horror and disbelief nearly three decades later. On Wednesday, the state’s parole board unanimously rejected her first attempt at parole, ensuring that Smith, now 53, will […]
Paul (L) Tyson (R) Made Mega Bucks Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Joshua Garcia Taylor (L) Serrano (R) Best Fight of the Night Photo: Special to the NY Beacon Blurring lines between entertainment and sports can be dangerous when playing the credibility game, […]
Dodgers Soak Up Fans Love Photo: Joshua Garcia By Joshua Garcia They did it. They finally did it. After years of “I’m ready to be hurt again” memes and jokes about how the Dodgers always choke and how the 2020 covid-season Championship didn’t count, the […]
WASHINGTON — As the nation’s capital braces for the upcoming presidential election, heightened political tension poses unique threats to Washington, D.C.’s unhoused residents, who are some of the most vulnerable in this politically charged environment. At Washington Circle, near the Foggy Bottom Metro, tents mark […]
Rodgers Helps Break Losing Streak Photo: Michael Henriquez – NY Beacon MetLife Stadium By Shara Talia Taylor The New York Jets had a turnaround performance on Halloween as they came from behind to defeat the Houston Texans 21-13. The win was a big treat for […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richard Moore, who is set to be executed on Friday for the 1999 killing of a convenience store clerk, awaits a decision from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on a clemency plea that could save his life. Moore, who confessed to killing […]
Recent Comments