Jamal Andress
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Houston, TX, United States
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New Developments In The Death Of Shanquella Robinson
Mexican prosecutors said in a statement Robinson's death was the result of a "direct attack, not an accident." → Read More
Election '22: What Matters: Tackling Crime In Milwaukee (VIDEO)
Wisconsin is home to a high-profile senatorial and gubernatorial race, and crime rates are a hot-button issue. → Read More
Tua Tagovailoa's Brain Injury Reignites NFL Concussion Safety Debate
Miami Dophins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's injury has relit a spotlight on how the NFL handles brain safety and concussions. → Read More
Bail Reform Is Picking Up Across Counties Nationwide
As major cities across the country fiercely debate the merits and risks of bail reform, how is it impacting the largest city in Texas? → Read More
Drag Racing Rising Across U.S. Amid Increasing Traffic-Related Deaths
Videos on social media show dangerous street racing during large meetups from California to Michigan. → Read More
Protecting Ex-Officers From Becoming Targets While Serving Prison Time
A former warden says being a former police officer with a high-profile case puts them at risk behind bars. → Read More
Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?
As of mid-April, at least 325 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were pending in more than two dozen states. → Read More
Court's Decision On Abortion Rights Will Impact States Differently
Some states have have trigger laws in place if Roe v. Wade is overturned while others have pre-Roe abortion bans still on the books. → Read More
NYC Subway Shooting Points To Growing Violent Crime In U.S. Transit
A rise in crime is hitting mass transit systems in multiple cities. Experts say a lack of ridership could be partly to blame. → Read More
Video: Michigan Cop Knelt On Black Man's Back, Fatally Shot Him
Citing a need for transparency, the city's new police chief, Eric Winstrom, released four videos, including critical footage of the shooting recorded. → Read More
Violence Against Transgender, Black Transgender People On The Rise
In Chicago, two Black transgender women — Elise Malary and Tatiana Labelle — were found dead just days apart. → Read More
What Do Ginni Thomas' Texts Mean For Justice Clarence Thomas?
Justice Clarence Thomas' wife sent texts of misinformation to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, but it's unclear what it means for the Justice. → Read More
Jackson Voted To Retroactively Apply Law In Crack Cocaine Sentencing
Jackson had voted to retroactively apply a new law designed to reduce sentencing differences between powder and crack cocaine offenses. → Read More
Texas Students Protest Proposed Book Bans At State Capitol
Hundreds of books have already been pulled from libraries across Texas for review, some over the objections of educators. → Read More
Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law
Marcus Wilson's defense team argues his charges in the death of Haley Hutcheson should be dismissed because of the state's Stand Your Ground law. → Read More
Jelani Day's Mother Hopes New Bill Will Create Change (VIDEO)
The Illinois bill would require the FBI be notified if a dead body remains unidentified after 72 hours. → Read More
Former Officer Kim Potter Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison
Kim Potter was convicted in December of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist. → Read More
Sandy Hook Families Settle For $73M With Gun Maker Remington
At a news conference, some of the parents behind the lawsuit described a bittersweet victory. → Read More
Minnesota Police Release Footage Of Man Killed During No-Knock Warrant
A SWAT team carrying out a no-knock warrant shot and killed Amir Locke, who was armed but was not the subject of the warrant. → Read More
Law Enforcement Opposed To Proposed Permitless Firearm Carry Bills
Existing permits are a tool to keep track of who is and isn't allowed to carry a firearm. → Read More