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Celeb Prosecutor’s Own Kidnapping Is Now a True Crime Fiasco

TERROR REVISITED

She survived a brutal kidnapping and attempted rape—and wrote a book about it. But did it happen the way she says?

Brandon Soderberg | Published Jan 29, 2023

Cops Kept Beating Tyre Nichols as He Screamed for His Mom

IN THE OPEN

Five cops have been charged with murdering the 29-year-old Black man—and the long-awaited video footage shows why.

Eileen Grench, Brandi Hunter | Published Jan 27, 2023
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Florida Sheriff’s ‘Fugitive’ Game Show Blows Up in His Face

OVERKILL

Wayne Ivey loves to have fun on his police Facebook page. But a new lawsuit says at least one of the people he put on blast was not an actual fugitive.

Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon | Published Jan 26, 2023

Memphis Cops Jailed for Murder After Beating of Tyre Nichols

IN JAIL

Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died in a hospital a few days later—and video is expected to be released very soon.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 26, 2023

More Cops Under Investigation Over the Death of Tyre Nichols

DRIP DRIP

The 29-year-old Black man's death has roiled Memphis—and video of the incident could come down as soon as Thursday.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 26, 2023

Students Will Sue DeSantis Over AP African American Studies

SEE YOU IN COURT

Ron DeSantis has made no secret of his predictable disdain for so-called critical race theory. But actual kids are taking him to court.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 25, 2023

Early Autopsy: Tyre Nichols Faced ‘Severe Beating’ by Cops

DAMAGE CONTROL

Video of the encounter between cops and the 29-year-old Black man, which a family lawyer compared to the beating of Rodney King, could be released at any time.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 25, 2023

Fire Dept. Staff Pulled From Duty Over Tyre Nichols’ Death

SIDELINED

Five Memphis cops were previously fired over what family say was a horrific beating of the 29-year-old Black man, who died three days later.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 24, 2023

Video of Black Man’s Arrest Reminded Family of Rodney King

JUST THE START

Five cops have already been fired over the latest case of a seemingly routine traffic stop ending in death.

Eileen Grench | Published Jan 23, 2023

17-Year-Old’s Locker Room Freakout Became Anti-Trans Crusade

OVERNIGHT FRINGE ICON

She said seeing a trans woman scared her. Right-wing blowhards took it from there.

Samuel Braslow | Published Jan 23, 2023

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