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Ex-officer convicted of excessive force in Breonna Taylor case gets 33 months
NBC News· 2025-07-22 02:15
A former Louisville police officer will receive 33 months in prison after his conviction related to the shooting death of Briana Taylor. We're talking about Brett Hankesen, that former police officer. It was recommended by the Department of Justice that he face one day behind bars.Could have been life was one day. Now we have the sentencing from the judge. Obviously, far more than what the Justice Department had recommended.Remember, he was found guilty last year of violating Briana Taylor's civil rights du ...
'It is inconceivable that there is no justice for Breonna Taylor'
MSNBC· 2025-07-21 00:25
The fact that there has been no justice served for Briana Taylor is what is deeply deeply unsettling, I think, for millions of Americans who remember what happened to her. And I, you know, there can be the technicality of the law here, but I was listening to attorney uh Benjamin Crump on Reverend Al Sharpton show just before ours, and he was just talking about how it is inconceivable that there is no justice for Briana Taylor given what happened to her. a woman basically sleeping in her apartment and shot u ...
Does President Trump think justice has been served in the Epstein case?
NBC News· 2025-07-17 20:57
Does the president believe that justice has been served in the Epstein case. Look, the president believes that he directed the Department of Justice to do an exhaustive and thorough review, and they did that. And they they all agreed the FBI director, the deputy FBI director, the attorney general on the memo that they drafted and they released. ...
A More Perfect Jury | Erica White | TEDxSouthwestern Law School
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 15:09
Legal & Ethical Concerns - The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an impartial jury trial, meaning jurors free of biases [1][11] - Striking a juror based on race is unconstitutional, as per Batson v Kentucky [5][6] - Systemic barriers to becoming a juror, such as felony disenfranchisement, narrow the jury pool and may not reflect an impartial jury [11][12] - Prosecutorial overzealousness to engineer outcomes, not seek justice, violates the Sixth Amendment [10] Case Examples & Legislation - Curtis Flowers was tried six times for the same crime due to the prosecutor continually striking black jurors; the Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 2019 [7][8] - In Alameda County, California, prosecutors allegedly struck jurors they believed were Jewish due to the belief they would oppose the death penalty [9][10] - The California Racial Justice Act (2020) enables challenges to discrimination in convictions, jury selection, sentencing, and charging [5][13] - Tommy Bonds III case highlights racial profiling, where an officer admitted to stopping him partly because he was black [14][15][16] Call to Action - It is important to challenge discrimination and injustice, even when losing, to push for change [6][16] - Conversations about race, though uncomfortable, are important inside and outside of the courtroom [18]
'We want justice done': Christianity Today calls to see the Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-07-17 12:00
Let's bring in right now editor-inchief at Christianity Today, Russell Moore. He has a new piece for the publication titled Why We Want to See the Epstein Files. Uh Russell.Um yeah, I um again this has been again Epstein the the the fact that this guy uh got away with so much for so long. uh and the fact there's so many questions that are still remaining uh so much of his his life and so much of the pedophile ring and we still don't know for sure who all the rich and powerful people were. Um you know that's ...
‘Evil must be held accountable’: Vladimir Kara-Murza on Putin facing justice in the future
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 22:00
Geopolitical Landscape & International Relations - The US is resuming arms shipments to Ukraine, signaling continued involvement in the conflict [1] - A special tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine has been launched by Ukraine and the Council of Europe, marking a significant step in international law [2] - The tribunal aims to prosecute leaders, like Vladimir Putin, for launching or planning the war, filling a gap in international criminal law [3][4] - International support and solidarity with Russian citizens who oppose the dictatorship are crucial for fostering democracy in Russia [26][29] - Appeasement of aggressors like Putin leads to more wars and suffering, highlighting the need for a firm stance from the international community [28][29] Political & Human Rights - Russian opposition politician Vladimir Karamsa, a vocal critic of Putin, was imprisoned and later released in a prisoner exchange, demonstrating the risks faced by dissidents [5][7] - Karamsa argues that accountability for past crimes is essential for Russia's future democratic transition, drawing lessons from the failure of the 1990s [9] - Lack of accountability for crimes committed by the Soviet regime led to the rise of Putin and the current state of affairs, emphasizing the importance of justice [16][17] - The murders of Boris Neov and Alexi, leaders of the Russian Democratic opposition, highlight the severity of the regime's actions against dissent [18] Future of Russia - Major political change in Russia can happen swiftly and unexpectedly, drawing parallels with the collapse of the Tsarist and communist regimes [20] - A democratic Russia is essential for guaranteeing peace, stability, and security in Europe and the world [23][29]
The importance of agreeing to disagree | Chamindra Weerawardhana | TEDxStormont
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:27
Core Argument - The interconnectedness of destinies is essential for durable peace settlements, regardless of different backgrounds and lived experiences [9] - Peace requires long, slow, patient dialogues that acknowledge wounds, hold all accountable, and allow for disagreement without tearing each other apart [10][11] - Reclaiming space for constructive conversations across divides is crucial for fostering a more loving and caring world [12][13] Societal Issues - The root of violence often stems from patriarchy, misogyny, and a violent inclination to control those perceived as weaker [7] - War speaks louder than wisdom, and power flexes its muscles instead of its mind, hindering real peace settlements [9][10] - Conflict-related sexual violence is a severe issue, and bringing such tragedies to light is essential [4] Call to Action - Individuals should create spaces for peace and conversations on a loving and caring world [15] - Conversation is not the opposite of conflict but the beginning of change [16] - Refusing to silence shared humanity is crucial for achieving peace [14]
Breaking Boundaries: Legal Literacy and Social Change | Prachi Pratap | TEDxStXaviersCollegeKolkata
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-01 16:43
Core Message - The speech emphasizes that perceived limitations are often self-imposed constructs based on social, historical, and personal biases, suggesting that individuals have the power to transcend these limitations [1][17][19] - It highlights the importance of challenging existing norms and laws to bring about societal change, citing examples where individuals' actions led to significant legal and social reforms [2][3][13][14] - The speech advocates for legal literacy, emphasizing that awareness of one's rights is crucial for accessing justice and challenging systemic issues [7][9][11][12] Societal Impact & Legal Perspective - The speaker shares personal experiences and legal cases to illustrate how individuals can challenge societal norms and existing laws to effect change, including examples related to women's rights and legal rights [5][6][15][16] - The speech points out the lack of legal literacy at the grassroots level and advocates for workshops and seminars in vernacular languages to educate people about their rights [11] - It addresses the issue of "prisonization," where individuals in prison are conditioned to behave as prisoners, losing their social identity, and uses examples of individuals who overcame this mental conditioning [20][21][22][23] Call to Action - The speech encourages self-reflection to identify and challenge deeply rooted social, historical, and cultural conditioning [19] - It urges individuals to go beyond societal expectations and contribute to changing the lives of those around them, emphasizing personal responsibility in driving change [24] - The speaker advocates for challenging existing laws and norms, highlighting that landmark judgments and criminal amendments can result from such challenges [13][14]
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Elon Musk· 2025-06-26 15:19
RT PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7)UNREALTwo men have been jailed for gangr*ping a 14 year old girl in Britain - They got 30 months prison.Meanwhile a mother who posted an offensive social media post and quickly delete it - She got 31 months prison. ...
A Sorry Won't Cut It: How Juvenile Law Protects the Guilty | Nora Zou | TEDxLANNA Intl School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 15:39
The most common phrase I hear at school assemblies or family gathering is our children are our future. But what happens if that future becomes threatened from within. What if the very children we are upholding are the ones slaughtering our futures instead because of a justice system unable to hold them accountable.If the juvenile system doesn't change, we're not protecting the future. We're sentencing it. I remember hearing about a case not too long ago.An average teenage boy, ordinary and plain, seen by no ...