Appeals court dismisses suit over police shooting video

Appeals court dismisses suit over police shooting video

February 13, 2017 11:14 AM Appeals court dismisses suit over police shooting video The Associated Press Order Reprint of this Story SAN FRANCISCO A Los Angeles suburb’s claim that a judge prematurely released video of police shooting an unarmed man was dismissed by a federal appeals court Monday. The video by police in the city of Gardena was widely published after its release in 2015.

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Social justice group delivers petition to make Louisville a Sanctuary City to Mayor Fischer

Social justice group delivers petition to make Louisville a Sanctuary City to Mayor Fischer

Social justice group delivers petition to make Louisville a Sanc – WDRB 41 Louisville News Member Center: Social justice group delivers petition to make Louisville a Sanctuary City to Mayor Fischer Posted: Updated: Monday, February 13 2017 1:00 PM EST 2017-02-13 18:00:08 GMT
Chief Conrad says a press conference will be held Monday, after police have time to review body camera video of the incident.

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‘We are just looking for justice’: Charleston prepares for Dylann Roof’s trial

‘We are just looking for justice’: Charleston prepares for Dylann Roof’s trial

By Kevin Sullivan and Matt Zapotosky December 6 at 1:15 PM Follow @sullivank Follow @mattzap CHARLESTON, S.C. — The room where it happened looks like a million other church basements. Shiny linoleum floors. A drop ceiling. Folding chairs and tables. And this week, workers hanging festive green and red Christmas decorations.

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Facebook plans to invest $20m in affordable housing projects | Technology

Facebook plans to invest $20m in affordable housing projects | Technology

Facebook has agreed to invest $20m in affordable housing initiatives after facing intense criticism for failing to help low-income residents in Silicon Valley where the technology boom has exacerbated displacement and gentrification. The corporation, which is pushing forward with a massive campus expansion in northern California, announced on Friday a partnership with community organizations aimed at funding affordable housing construction and assisting tenants facing eviction.

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