An Argentine federal court on Wednesday sentenced former military dictator Reynaldo Bignone to life imprisonment for his role in kidnapping, torturing and murdering anti-government protesters … Operation Condor-Era Argentine Dictator Gets Life ImprisonmentRead more
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$100,000 dollar bail
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JPMorgan Chase to Pay $55M to Settle Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
JPMorgan Chase will pay $55 million to settle a lawsuit with the Justice Department accusing the bank of discriminating against more than 50,000 homeowners of … JPMorgan Chase to Pay $55M to Settle Housing Discrimination LawsuitRead more
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One Arrest in Every 25 Seconds
Tess Borden talking: Human Rights Watch and the ACLU undertook this yearlong investigation into just how failed the law enforcement approach to drug use is. … One Arrest in Every 25 SecondsRead more
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Chile’s “General Never Again” arrested for Caravan of Death killings
The former head of the Chilean Army, Juan Emilio Cheyre, has been arrested in connection with the extrajudicial executions of 15 suspected leftists in the … Chile’s “General Never Again” arrested for Caravan of Death killingsRead more
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A School for Suicide
Rikers Island and new revelations in the tragic case of Kalief Browder, who took his own life nearly a year ago, on June 6, 2016—2015. … A School for SuicideRead more
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Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can’t get a Fair Trial in your National Security State
Former US Attorney General Eric Holder said in an interview that what NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden did was illegal but added “”We can certainly … Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can’t get a Fair Trial in your National Security StateRead more
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Ramsey Orta, who Filmed Eric Garner’s Death, to Serve 4 Years in Jail
In New York City, Ramsey Orta, who filmed the police killing of Eric Garner, is slated to go to jail for four years — making … Ramsey Orta, who Filmed Eric Garner’s Death, to Serve 4 Years in JailRead more