Racial Bias in the Courts: 1986 Supreme Court Ruling Still Not Erased from Jury Selection Today

RALEIGH, N.C. – In 1986, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Batson v. Kentucky declared that racially discriminating against potential jurors violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Since then, North Carolina courts have rarely overturned sentencing decisions based on juror selection, even if a juror was excluded based on … Read more

Suchana Seth’s Son’s Body Brought to Bengaluru for Final Rites Today

BENGALURU, India – The body of Suchana Seth’s son has been brought to Bengaluru, where final rites are expected to be held today. The tragic news has left the community in mourning as they come together to support the family during this difficult time. Seth’s son, who was a well-known figure in the community, passed … Read more

Deadliest: Total of 40 Mass Killings Involving Guns in US in 2023 According to Data from The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University

From Allen, Texas, to Lewiston, Maine, 2023 saw a total of 40 mass killings involving guns, according to data from The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University. The number marks the highest level of mass shootings since data collection began in 2006, with tragedies at a Louisville bank and a Nashville elementary school fueling the … Read more