Erin Donaghue
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Kevin Seefried, who brought Confederate flag inside Capitol on Jan. 6, found guilty of obstruction of Congress
Kevin Seefried and his son allegedly entered the Capitol through a broken window and walked the halls with the flag unfurled. → Read More
Officers and paramedics charged in death of Elijah McClain
The 23-year-old Black man died after he was put in a chokehold by Aurora police in August 2019. → Read More
Watch Live: Colorado attorney general makes announcement on grand jury investigation into death of Elijah McClain
The 23-year-old Black man died after he was put in a chokehold by Aurora police in August 2019. → Read More
2020 saw the highest number of reported hate crimes since 2008, new data shows
Crimes targeting Asian Americans and Black Americans rose significantly from the year prior, according to the FBI's numbers. → Read More
Unintentional shootings by kids rose 31% during pandemic, new data shows
The advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety found the grim trend continued into 2021, with nearly one unintentional shooting by a child a day. → Read More
R. Kelly accuser testifies her defense of singer in CBS News interview was not truthful, now says relationship was abusive
The woman said Kelly would cough to "let us know he was there" during the 2019 interview with Gayle King. → Read More
R. Kelly accuser gives emotional testimony in racketeering trial
The woman described allegedly being sexually abused by Kelly during a relationship that started when she was a 17-year-old aspiring singer. → Read More
R. Kelly accuser gives emotional testimony in racketeering trial
The woman described allegedly being sexually abused by Kelly during a relationship that started when she was a 17-year-old aspiring singer. → Read More
Two former California officers charged for alleged swastika vandalism, 13 on leave over racist messages
The Los Angeles County District Attorney says he will now review hundreds of cases linked to the two charged officers. → Read More
R. Kelly accuser Jerhonda Pace cries as she testifies about alleged abuse
Prosecutors accuse the disgraced R&B singer of operating a criminal network to exploit women and children for decades. → Read More
"This case is about a predator:" R. Kelly's racketeering trial begins in New York
The first of the disgraced R&B singer's accusers testified against him Wednesday following opening statements in the high-profile trial. → Read More
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix Police Department
The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness. → Read More
Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings agrees to plead guilty to four of eight murders
Robert Aaron Long will now face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty. → Read More
After vandalism at shared worship space, honest talks on race bridge gap between Black and White churches
After painful vandalism at their shared worship space, two congregations were transformed through a racial reconciliation program. → Read More
As Rodney Reed fights death sentence in 1996 murder, man who defense claims is the real killer takes stand
Lawyers for a Black man who maintains his innocence in the 1996 murder of a White woman are in court arguing for a new trial. → Read More
Lawyers tell judge new evidence shows innocence of Rodney Reed, man who was sentenced to die for 1996 murder
Lawyers for a Black man who maintains his innocence in the 1996 murder of a White woman are in court arguing for a new trial. → Read More
Two shot dead in Massachusetts may have been targeted because they were Black, DA says
An Air Force veteran and a retired Massachusetts state trooper were killed by a man who left racist writings, a DA said. → Read More
Derek Chauvin asks for probation as prosecutors seek 30 years ahead of sentencing
Prosecutors want a sentence to "properly account for the profound impact" of Chauvin's actions when he killed George Floyd. → Read More
Derek Chauvin asks for probation as prosecutors seek 30 years ahead of sentencing
Prosecutors want a sentence to "properly account for the profound impact" of Chauvin's actions when he killed George Floyd. → Read More
Derek Chauvin makes first federal court appearance on civil rights charges
Chauvin is charged with depriving George Floyd of his civil rights as he pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck. → Read More