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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Author Alice Sebold Issued a Long-Owed Apology to the Man Wrongly Convicted of Her Rape. Should More Be Owed?

Anthony Broadwater always maintained his innocence. In the 40 years since he was accused and ultimately convicted for the brutal 1981 rape of then-18-year-old Syracuse University freshman Alice Sebold—including 16 year spent in prison and 5 denied appeals for parole—he never wavered in disavowing any involvement in…

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New Prosecutors Taking On Old Police Misconduct Cases



Welcome news to anyone who believes violent cops should be held accountable for their actions: some prosecutors around the country are re-opening the old cases of cops who got away with murder.

The New York Times reports that a wave of reform-minded district attorneys who were elected as public opinion on police…

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Kim Potter, the Officer Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright, Set To Testify in Her Trial

In yet another trial in Minnesota, Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop when she “mistakenly” used her gun instead of her taser, is set to testify in her trial.

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Cop Who Killed Pharrell's Cousin Gets Off

A Virginia Beach cop who killed a relative of superproducer Pharrell Williams won’t be charged.

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The NBA Fails Miserably at Pretending Like It Gives a Damn About Tampering

For weeks, there’ve been whispers that the NBA was about to smack fire out of the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat for tampering allegations with regard to their offseason sign-and-trade deals for Kyle Lowry (not to be confused with Mike) and Lonzo Ball. But because the league is full of shit, and apparently has no desire…

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