Judge clears ex-Atlanta officer of charges in Jimmy Atchison death

Judge clears ex-Atlanta officer of charges in Jimmy Atchison death

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Atlanta Officer in Shooting Case A federal judge has dropped criminal charges against a former Atlanta police officer related to the death of Jimmy Atchison, asserting that the officer’s actions during the incident were a clear case of self-defense. This ruling came as a significant decision in the case that […]

UK travelers in Indonesia could face death penalty for cocaine smuggling

UK travelers in Indonesia could face death penalty for cocaine smuggling

On Tuesday, three British citizens were charged in a Bali courthouse for allegedly smuggling over two pounds of cocaine into Indonesia, where they could potentially face the death penalty due to the country’s stringent drug laws. In Indonesia, individuals convicted of drug trafficking can face execution by firing squad. Jonathan Christopher Collier and Lisa Ellen […]

Five years after George Floyd’s death, our struggle for racial justice continues.

Five years ago, former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for a harrowing 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Floyd’s desperate cries of “I can’t breathe” reverberated in Minneapolis, reminding the Black community that the fight for existence continues. The tragic deaths of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor illustrated that homes and neighborhoods […]

Armorer in cinematographer’s death found guilty and freed from prison

Santa Fe, New Mexico – Hannah Gutierrez Reid, convicted of involuntary manslaughter, has been released from prison while still wearing gear from the “Rust” film set. In April 2024, she was sentenced to 18 months following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins tragically lost her life when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm on […]