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Judge Gives 20 Min Speech to Racist Cop Caught Beating Unarmed Black Man (Watch)

*In a sentencing address that lasted more than 20 minutes, Judge Vonda Evans of Detroit ripped into 47-year-old William Melendez, the former Inkster, Michigan, police...

Suge Knight Loses Phone and Visitor Privileges in Jail

*Suge Knight's access to visitors and phone calls have been shut off at the request of sheriff's investigators, according to Billboard. Court records show Los...

Denny’s Settles with Black Couple Forced to Prepay for Food

*LOS ANGELES - A black couple and Denny's Inc. reached a mid-trial settlement Thursday in the pair's lawsuit alleging the manager of the restaurant...

Nick Gordon’s Lawyer Split In November Over ‘Conflict of Interest’

*Nick Gordon has been without a lawyer since November. The longtime boyfriend of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown hired a legal team after he was...

Master P Seeking Financial Relief from Massive Payments to Ex

*Even though he's not coming right out an saying it, but it sounds like Master P is saying his gettin' funny real quick. He's sent...

Chris Tucker and Ex-Employee Settle in $250K Legal Battle

*A legal battle between Chris Tucker and a former employee has come to end with both men reaching a settlement. TheJasmineBrand reports that documents were...

Bill Cosby to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault Charges in Pennsylvania

*Uh oh, there's bad news for Bill Cosby. Lawyers for the Cos were unsuccessful in having the sexual assault charges against him dismissed. A Philadelphia area...

DA in Cosby Case: Predecessor Had No Right to Make Non-Prosecution Deal

*The prosecutor in the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby argued Wednesday that his predecessor had no legal authority to make a deal a...

Key Bill Cosby Witness Testifies for Comedian but Says ‘I’m not on Your Side’

*A former District Attorney called to testify for Bill Cosby at the first hearing in his criminal sexual assault case is apparently more of...

Luenell Tells of Being Molested; Calls Cosby’s Rape Scandal ‘Lies’

*Actress/comedian Luenell Campbell chatted with VladTV about Bill Cosby’s ongoing sex scandal, along with her own experiences with molestation and sexual abuse at the...

Cosby: Chloe Goins Drops Lawsuit; Ex-D.A. Thought He Was Guilty But Lacked Proof, More

*Bill Cosby accuser Chloe Goins has suddenly and without explanation dismissed her lawsuit against the comedian. Goins’ lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $75,000 claimed...

HBO Reveals ‘Confirmation’ Premiere Date; Kerry Washington Talks Hearings

*HBO has announced a premiere date for its Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas film, “Confirmation.” The original movie, starring Kerry Washington and Wendell Pierce, will debut at...

Editorial: Why Ownership of #BlackMediaMatters More to Black America Than the Oscar Awards

View Full Piece Here Excerpt: ... the real discourse on diversity and inclusion does not center on who is in front of the camera, nor...

Truck Driver in Tracy Morgan Crash Pleads Not Guilty in NJ

*The truck driver accused of crashing into a limo van carrying comedian Tracy Morgan has pleaded not guilty to aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and...

Former Detroit Mayor Speaks Out from Prison on Flint, Michigan’s Contaminated Water

*The former Mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick spoke out from prison on the Flint, Michigan water issue. He made his comments in a letter posted...

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