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John Legend in grey jacket and black patterned shirt in front of white wall with multicolored paints
Sameer Rao  Aug 14, 2018 3:03PM EDT

John Legend On The 120-Year-Old Law That Still Oppresses Black Louisianians

“Ending the 10-2 jury rule in Louisiana will not solve the issue of mass incarceration or dismantle White supremacy, but it will deal a significant blow to both.”
Kenrya Rankin  May 24, 2016 10:19AM EDT

SCOTUS Says Race Was Factor in Death Row Sentence

Nearly 30 years after a carefully constructed all-White jury convicted him of murder, a Black man living on death row will now get a new trial. Justice Clarence Thomas would rather that he didn’t.
Sameer Rao  Apr 26, 2016 4:17PM EDT

READ: Killer Mike, Scholars Allege Racist Prosecutorial Misconduct in Louisiana Rapper's Case

The “Run The Jewels” rapper co-wrote a new piece for The Huffington Post that says McKinley “Mac” Phipps’ trial for manslaughter reflects larger criminal justice issues.
Sameer Rao  Apr 12, 2016 1:04PM EDT

Ex-Philadelphia Cops Acquitted In 2013 Beating

Sean McKnight and Kevin Robinson faced charges for aggravated assault and falsely prosecuting Najee Rivera.