Delrawn Small’s family has lived through an acquittal, a lawsuit settlement, and years of waiting for a promised NYPD hearing that never happened.
They say his name is often missing from conversations about police accountability.
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A report released by the office of Rep. Ayanna Pressley reveals more: capitalbnews.org/nicki-minaj-...
Nicki Minaj’s recent appearance at a conservative political conference has fueled online speculation about her political turn — and raised new questions about who benefits from presidential clemency under Trump’s second term.
Five years after Casey Goodson was killed by a Franklin County deputy, the former officer plans to raise a stand-your-ground self-defense claim in his second trial. Jury selection begins Jan. 26, 2026.
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In Thursday's @capitalb.bsky.social “Everything’s Political” newsletter, I’m filing in for my colleague @brandontensley.bsky.social to break down the DOJ’s new rule — announced Tuesday — that blocks many anti-discrimination lawsuits against government-funded agencies from moving forward.
🚨 Update with new details:
Jada Johnson's family said on Monday they’re planning their appeal.
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After five years of searching, the masked suspect accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee locations in Washington, D.C., has been identified as Brian J. Cole Jr.
Here’s what we know: capitalbnews.org/jan-6-pipe-b...
Another attempt to indict NY AG Tish James for mortgage fraud in Virginia failed on Thurs. when a VA grand jury declined to refile the criminal case. James said in a statement on Thurs. that “it is time for this unchecked weaponization of our justice system to stop.” capitalbnews.org/tish-james-t...
A federal judge dismisses the excessive-force, wrongful-death lawsuit in the case of 22-year-old Jada Johnson, who was shot 17 times in her grandfather’s living room. Prosecutors never charged the officer. Her family continues to fight for justice.
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Journalism is facing real headwinds — but @capitalb.bsky.social isn’t slowing down. As we approach year four, I’m proud to stand with a team committed to reporting that matters.
Right now, every end-of-year donation is matched, doubling your impact:
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A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against NY Attorney General Tish James, ruling the prosecutor’s appointment unconstitutional. James calls the decision a “victory” — and vows to stay “fearless” in the face of what she says is political retaliation.
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Ta’Kiya’s family calls the verdict heartbreaking — but not the end. Their fight for accountability continues in civil court, as advocates across Ohio warn that too many families never see even this level of action.
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Ta’Kiya Young was 21. A mom of two little boys. Pregnant with a daughter she never got to meet. Today, the officer who shot and killed her was acquitted of all charges. Her grandmother wept in court: “It’s not right.”
When the money dries up, the work doesn’t stop.
Across the country, groups like Alliance for Safety and Justice’s Scaling Safety initiative, and leaders like Sharon Brown in Jackson, MS, are proving that true public safety starts with the community — not bigger policing budgets.
Update:
As of 2025, 13 states have enacted Clean Slate laws, extending eligibility to over 5 million Black Americans to have their records cleared.
Click the link to learn more about Clean Slate law initiatives:
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An update from one of Rev. Jesse Jackson's longtime friend, S. Todd Yeary:
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Before Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, there was the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
His push for proportional representation changed how Democrats nominate presidents — and helped open doors for the leaders who followed.
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Our explainer traces how the DOJ’s mission — from Reconstruction to 2025 — has changed, and who’s being left unprotected.
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Former DOJ prosecutors say the agency that once protected Black communities now works against them.
“It's a sobering experience to compare the Justice Department of today, from what we were hoping it to be,” one told Capital B.
In Saturday’s @capitalb.bsky.social newsletter, I wrote about two Black women at the center of a Virginia school shooting case — Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal now facing eight felony child abuse charges.
“I thought I would die.”
A former Virginia teacher was shot by her 6-year-old student in 2023.
A jury has now awarded her $10 million — but the case continues to raise questions about who’s held responsible when tragedy strikes.
Click the link to find out more: capitalbnews.org/virginia-mom...
Black Lives Matter isn’t one organization. Some chapters split off, while the DOJ investigates how millions in donations were spent, according to the Associated Press. Click the link about the movement’s complicated history: capitalbnews.org/black-lives-...
The case has drawn statewide attention for its venue change, body camera evidence, and the family’s push for police accountability through the proposed Sonya Massey Bill.
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A Peoria County, Illinois, jury has found former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson guilty in the killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey.
Jury deliberations are expected to begin today for Sean Grayson, the former Illinois officer on trial for killing Sonya Massey.
The jury will deliberate first-degree murder charges with instructions for second-degree murder to consider.
🚨UPDATE!
A juror’s letter. A family’s last hope. A clemency system few understand.
After serving 31 years of a 240-year sentence, Kofi Modibo Ajabu will appear before the Indiana Parole Board next week, seeking a rare act of mercy.
Click the link for more: capitalbnews.org/clemency-kof...
