Daily Archives: October 31, 2016

#WalterScott Shooting: Jury selection begins for the murder trial of officer Michael Slager

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Jury selection is underway for the murder trial of former South Carolina cop Michael Slager, who shot and killed unarmed motorist Walter Scott during a traffic stop in early April 2015 in what prosecutors have alleged is murder, PEOPLE confirms. … Continue reading →

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Jury selection begins in Officer #RayTensing murder of Sam DuBose

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

CINCINNATI — One of the most controversial and heated trials in Hamilton County history begins in earnest Monday with attorneys starting the process of questioning nearly 200 potential jurors in court. Ultimately, 12 jurors and four alternates will be chosen … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Institutional Racism, Justice, JusticeForSamDuBose, Murder, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Oppression, Racism, Uncategorized, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 57 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Cop’s Wife Blames Fake Robbery on Black Lives Matter

Posted on October 31, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The wife of a police officer in Millbury, MA claimed that she was the victim of a robbery earlier this month where someone ransacked her house and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.  The woman also claimed the perpetrator … Continue reading →

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