London, England – In the heart of Lowdham Grange jail, a disturbing incident unfolded, shedding light on the challenges plaguing the UK’s penal system. Stuart Pitman, while already serving a sentence, committed a planned attack on fellow inmate Aiden Semper on May 31, 2021, using a makeshift weapon to slash Semper’s face. This violent act … Read more
NEW YORK CITY, New York – The 25th anniversary of Amadou Diallo’s death at the hands of police in the Bronx brought together influential figures in the fight for police reform, including the mothers of other men who were killed by police. Diallo, an unarmed 23-year-old, was shot 41 times by plainclothes police officers on … Read more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Nearly 20 years have passed since the tragic death of 4-year-old Jovonie Ochoa, a case that highlighted the failings of the system to protect children from abuse. Christmas Day serves as a painful reminder of the brutal circumstances surrounding the young boy’s death, which led to significant calls for reform and … Read more
Aurora, Colorado – A former police officer in Colorado has been sentenced to prison in connection with the death of Elijah McClain. This case has attracted national attention and sparked widespread protests. McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, died in August 2019 after being stopped by police officers as he walked home from a convenience store. … Read more
CHARLESTON, WV (AP) – Advocates from the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign, accompanied by Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II and families of deceased West Virginia inmates, gathered at the state capitol to demand better protections for inmates following the tragic death of an inmate at Southern Regional Jail in December. … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine lawmakers returned to the State House with the recent tragic mass shootings in Lewiston at the forefront of their minds. The discussions on potential policy surrounding gun control have been a major focus as the legislative session begins. House Majority Leader Rep. Maureen Terry mentioned that there are ongoing conversations about … Read more
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – The mother of Aaliyah Gonzalez has been advocating for change since her daughter’s tragic death in the Brooklyn Day mass shooting. Krystal Gonzalez sat down with Fox45’s Vincent Hill to share her story and discuss the need for action in the wake of the devastating event. Gonzalez vividly recalled the night her … Read more