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RIP: Nathan Barksdale, Inspiration for ‘The Wire’
Nathan Barksdale has died at age 54 in a North Carolina federal prison. Barksdale was a Baltimore gangster who inspired several characters on HBO's...
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Black Judge Lashes Out at Racist Cop From the Bench (Video)
A Michigan judge sentenced former police officer William Melendez to 10 years in prison for beating an unarmed motorist.
Judge Vonda Evans lectured Melendez from...
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After Obama Pardon, Bronco’s Star Demaryius Thomas’ Ex-Con Mom Sees Him Play for 1st Time
Demaryius Thomas' mom watched him play live in the NFL for the 1st time on Sunday.
Katina Smith was in the stands when Thomas and...
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Troubled Former NFL Star Lawrence Phillips Commits Suicide in Prison Cell
Former NFL star Lawrence Phillips was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive in his prison cell Wednesday at Kern Valley State Prison. He...
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Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail On Murder Conviction
Former Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was granted $692 bail following his conviction on murder charges in connection with the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend...
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Transgender “Woman” Denied Parole in Texas
A Texas parole board on Thursday denied the parole request of a man whose gender identity is being challenged by Texas authorities.
Passion Star, whose...