Criminal Justice

Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence

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Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence

BWNC Blog August 13, 2023

In the land of 10,000 lakes, there’s a darker undercurrent to the pristine façade of Minnesota. Recent events surrounding Sybil Garbow’s conviction have brought to light the glaring racial disparities in the justice system of this state, tying it to the tragic murders of George Floyd and others in Minnesota’s recent history. The irony is palpable when a 72-year-old Black nurse with an impeccable record, is sentenced to jail...

Florida woman arrested in the shooting death of a Black mother who knocked on her door

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Florida woman arrested in the shooting death of a Black mother who knocked on her door

Amber June 9, 2023

Another one. Another black family shattered and they expect us to believe they were a threat. CNN reports that Susan Louise Lorincz is charged with manslaughter after shooting Ajike “AJ” Owens through a door. Owens and Lorincz had disputes in the past. Their final argument began when Owens knocked on Lorincz’s door repeatedly to confront her about yelling at Owens’ children and having thrown a roller skate at her...

11 year Old Aderrien Murry Shot by Police in Mississippi After calling 911 for help

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11 year Old Aderrien Murry Shot by Police in Mississippi After calling 911 for help

CJ Lawrence May 25, 2023

Aderrien Murry is an 11 year old from Indianola, MS who called the police for help during a domestic disturbance. When the police arrived they shot him. When the officer shot him, the child asked the officer “What did I do wrong?” He survived and was released from the hospital but will continue to be traumatized by the incident. Many in the community, including the family, are calling for...

9 Historical Reasons Tennessee Lawmaker Paul Sherrell’s “Hang them from a Tree” Suggestion is Remarkably Racist

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9 Historical Reasons Tennessee Lawmaker Paul Sherrell’s “Hang them from a Tree” Suggestion is Remarkably Racist

CJ Lawrence March 3, 2023

Recently, Tennessee state representative Paul Sherrell suggested adding an amendment to a Death Penalty bill that would include “hanging by a tree” as a method of execution. This incredibly tone deaf and vile suggestion felt as nasty as the smiling faces that stood around the bodies of our tortured and tormented ancestors to be photographed and passed around like souvenirs. Because of the clear racial implications attached to his...

Self-Defense Law Responsible for the release of Sinzae Reed’s killer

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Self-Defense Law Responsible for the release of Sinzae Reed’s killer

Cirilo Manego III January 10, 2023

Nearly three months have gone by since Sinzae Reed’s killer, Krieg Butler, was released from jail after Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office (FCPO) dismissed the charges against him. At the time we released an article to shed light on what happened to Sinzae, we didn’t have knowledge of the Ohio law that went into effect in 2019. Under the Ohio law, House Bill 228, a potential suspect no longer needs...

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Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence

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