City releases files from watchdogs probe of fatal Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

Laquan McDonald's Grandma Slams Ex-Cop's Early Release

Laquan McDonald's grandmother said Jason Van Dyke would still be in prison for murdering her Black teenage grandson if the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.03.22
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Sentenced In Shooting Death Laquan McDonald

Ex-Chicago Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Paroled Early

Ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to be released from prison after having served less than half of the…
by Zack Linly
01.19.22
Convicted rapists Baltimore County police officer Anthony Westerman and Christopher Belter

White Convicted Rapists Not Jailed In Troubling Trend

Maryland police officer Anthony Westerman is the second white person convicted of rape in as many weeks to enjoy the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.24.21
Dusty Leo, convicted hate criminal for beating unsuspecting Black man in Maine

Lenient Judge Rewards Racist Violence With Light Sentence

Dusty Leo, a suspected white supremacist convicted of a hate crime in Maine for attacking an unsuspecting Black man and…
by Zack Linly
10.04.21
White Heritage Days Festival

Man Sentenced For Cross-Burning In Black Family's Yard

James Brown, 41, who pleaded guilty to criminal interference with federally protected housing rights based upon the victims' race, was…
by Zack Linly
08.23.21
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election

Sounds About White: Capitol Rioter Given Weak Sentence

Paul Hodgkins, the first person to be sentenced to prison for their role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
9 itemsAttorney Michael Avenatti Appears In Court For Hearing In Case Accusing Him Of Stealing Funds From Stormy Daniels

Black Folks Sentenced Longer Than Michael Avenatti

A judge gave disgraced lawyer and convicted extortionist Michael Avenatti the kind of lenient prison sentence that Black defendants who…
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
justice for george floyd Sentencing Of Derek Chauvin For George Floyd Murder

Chauvin Is Sentenced

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for murdering George Floyd.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Trial Starts For Chicago Police Officer Who Shot Laquan McDonald

Laquan McDonald's Murderer Could Get More Prison Time

Jason Van Dyke only received 81 months for shooting the teenager 16 times in 14 seconds.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Laquan McDonald's Murderer, Jason Van Dyke, Is Sentenced

Jason Van Dyke killed Laquan McDonald in 2014.
by News One Staff
03.27.20

Man Who Carjacked Pregnant Woman In Labor Sentenced…

Last March, a pregnant woman was about to head to the hospital to deliver her baby, when two men began…
by Susie O.
04.17.21

New Book Details For Young Adults What Awaits…

Author Omar Yamini joined “NewsOne Now” guest host Mo Ivory to talk about his new book, “What’s Wrong With You!” Yamini…
by NewsOne Now
07.22.14