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LA Schools. Small girl child kneels on floor in front of a row of back packs hanging from a wall.

7 Black and Latinx Families Sue California for 'Inadequate' Education During Pandemic

With a shortage of digital tools, the suit stresses: “These conditions would be unacceptable in wealthier, whiter communities and do not meet the minimum standards set by the California legislature.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Dec 2, 2020 4:45PM EST

Tamir Rice's family was awarded $6 million in a wrongful death suit.

City of Cleveland to Pay Tamir Rice's Estate $6 Million

The city reached a settlement with the family of the 12-year-old who was killed by Cleveland police officers.

Kenrya Rankin Apr 25, 2016 10:58AM EDT

Daniel Holtzclaw wept as the verdict was read on December 10, 2015.

7 Women Sue Oklahoma City for Not Stopping Convicted Rapist, Ex-Cop Daniel Holtzclaw

The suit alleges that the city and police force ignored previous complaints that could have taken the officer off the streets sooner.

Kenrya Rankin Mar 8, 2016 12:45PM EST