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  • Woman Fatally Stabbed During Altercation; Suspect Claims Self-Defense

    Staten Island community members are mourning the loss of 43-year-old Jennira “Queen” Roundtree, a beloved mother of four who was fatally stabbed on January 7, 2025, while intervening in a dispute involving her children. According to reports, Roundtree was attempting to de-escalate a fight outside her city-run apartment complex when she sustained fatal stab wounds…

  • Former Chicago Police Officer Acquitted In Murder Trial Despite Evidence Of Cover-Up

    In a closely watched legal case, Pierre Tyler, a former Chicago police officer, has been acquitted of murder charges in connection with the shooting death of Andris Wofford, despite compelling evidence suggesting a cover-up. The trial, which lasted five days, concluded with a surprising verdict as the jury unanimously declared Tyler innocent of the 2021…

  • Texas Governor’s Pardon Of Army Sergeant Convicted In BLM Protester’s Death Sparks Outcry

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sparked controversy with his recent decision to pardon Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. The pardon has resulted in Perry’s release from a 25-year sentence. Travis County District Attorney José Garza has strongly criticized Governor Abbott’s decision, arguing that…