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Angry mob of officers defends accused cops

Crossposted from Justice Roars. [...Read more]

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Six Years After Katrina, The Battle for New Orleans Continues

Political power has shifted to whites, but blacks have not given up their struggle for a voice -- and justice. Originally published on The Root.  As this weekend’s storm has reminded us, hurricanes can be a threat to U.S. cities on the East Coast as well the Gulf. But the vast changes that have taken place in New Orleans since Katrina have had little to do with weather, and everything to do with political struggles. [...Read more]

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From Heroes to Villains: NOPD Verdict Reveals Post-Katrina History

The article below orginally appeared in ColorLines earlier this week. A federal jury convicted five current or former New Orleans police officers of civil rights violations. [...Read more]

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Defense rests in Danziger Trial

The article below originally appeared on the New Orleans Tribune/Tribune Talk website last week.  The defense rested its case in the Danziger Bridge police violence trial, insisting the victims [...Read more]

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Prosecution Rests in Danziger Trial

The article below originally appeared on the New Orleans Tribune/Tribune Talk website last week. The prosecution rested its case this week in the Danziger Bridge police violence trial with one final witness testimony, perhaps the most moving. [...Read more]

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More Investigations Needed into New Orleans Police Violence and Corruption

Crossposted from Justice Roars. The US Department of Justice has shown a real determination to challenge New Orleans police violence and corruption. [...Read more]

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