Condemns

Cranston Mayor Condemns “Liberal Judge” After Controversial Bail Release of Garden City Shooter

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Cranston, Rhode Island — The mayor of Cranston has publicly criticized a local judge for a decision to release a shooting suspect on bail, a move that has sparked significant local outrage. The incident involves a shooting that recently occurred in Garden City, raising concerns over public safety and the legal system’s handling of violent crimes. In a statement, Mayor Kenneth Hopkins condemned the judge’s decision, labeling it as one driven by liberal ideologies that fail to consider the implications for community safety. He expressed his frustration, emphasizing that releasing someone charged with a serious … Read more

UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Mali’s Political Party Ban as ‘Draconian’ Move Amid Rising Repression

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BAMAKO, Mali — The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has sharply criticized Mali’s recent blanket ban on political parties as a severe infringement on fundamental rights, raising alarms about its potential to stifle dissent and entrench authoritarian governance. Türk urged Mali’s transitional authorities to revoke the controversial decree and release individuals held on politically motivated charges. He emphasized that restrictions on political participation must align with Mali’s international human rights commitments. The High Commissioner also stressed the importance of conducting transparent investigations into human rights violations, reinforcing that victims deserve access to … Read more

Florida Jury Condemns CNN for Defamation, Awards Navy Vet $5 Million in Damages Over Mischaracterized Afghanistan Rescue Efforts

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Panama City, Florida – A Florida jury awarded $5 million in damages to a U.S. Navy veteran on Friday, concluding that CNN had defamed him in a 2021 report focused on individuals involved in efforts to evacuate endangered Afghans after the Taliban’s ascension to power in Afghanistan. The case, which centered on the depiction of the veteran, Zachary Young, involved allegations that CNN’s coverage unfairly branded him as part of a “black market” operation charging high fees to extract Afghans from the country. Young asserted that his business was oriented toward finding sponsors to help … Read more

NAACP Condemns Jury Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Death, Citing Danger to Civil Rights and Mental Health Crisis Management

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WASHINGTON – A jury acquitted white New Yorker Daniel Penny who was charged with the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man suffering a mental health episode on a subway. The decision concluded after five days of deliberation on Dec. 9th, 2024, sparking significant controversy. Neely, reportedly in crisis, died from a chokehold administered by Penny, which has reignited intense discussions around vigilantism, racial justice, and responses to mental health crises in the United States. In a strongly worded statement, NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson expressed profound disappointment in the verdict. Johnson criticized … Read more