Category Archives: Racial Profiling

Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson

Posted on June 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The Baltimore police officer who faces the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray is headed to trial this week. Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr. drove the van in which the medical examiner ruled that the 25-year-old West … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Not Guilty

Posted on May 23, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Officer Edward Nero trial: Freddie Gray case live coverage Live Judge Barry G. Williams is scheduled to issue a ruling Monday in the case of Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest and death … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 6

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Freddie Gray case: Verdict expected Monday after closing arguments Thursday in Officer Nero trial Baltimore Police Officer Edward Nero chose not take the stand as testimony in his trial concluded Wednesday, and Circuit Judge Barry Williams said he planned to … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 5

Posted on May 18, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Officer Edward Nero trial day 5: What you need to know At the conclusion of Tuesday’s proceedings, Circuit Judge Barry G. Williams said the defense would conclude its case Wednesday morning and that both sides would give closing arguments Thursday … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 4

Posted on May 17, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Prosecution rests in Officer Edward Nero trial Nero is the second of six officers to go on trial in the Freddie Gray case. Officer William Porter went on trial late last year. Nero requested a bench trial instead of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltimore, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Freddie Gray, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Profiling, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , | 43 Comments

Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero |Day 3

Posted on May 16, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Prosecutors will continue to argue their case against Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest of Freddie Gray, as Nero’s trial resumes in a downtown courtroom about 9:30 a.m. Monday. Prosecutors have called 11 … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero

Posted on May 12, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Baltimore Police Officer Edward M. Nero will stand trial before a judge rather than a jury on charges stemming from the arrest of Freddie Gray, clearing the way for the first verdict in the closely watched case as early as … Continue reading →

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Minnesota cop tells drivers to run over ‘idiot’ Black Lives Matter protesters

Posted on January 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Raw Story A St. Paul police sergeant has been placed on leave after authorities were alerted that he was advising motorists to feel free to hit Black Lives Matter “idiots” with their cars before driving a block or … Continue reading →

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#SandraBland: DPS to Terminate State Trooper #BrianEncinia

Posted on January 7, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Trooper who arrested #SandraBland indicted on perjury charge https://t.co/QBGKqwUHDU https://t.co/94IOQQjSso — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) January 7, 2016

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Illinois Legislative Black Caucus: We need more than tears, Governor

Posted on December 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Governor Rauner, your silence is deafening. As our state’s leader, you shed tears upon seeing the video of LaQuan McDonald’s shooting. We stand together to say the state needs more than your tears. With the recent shootings of Bettie Jones … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForLaquanMcDonnell, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments