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Arbery Hate-Crimes Trial Highlights Everyday Racism — And Casual Gun Culture
- The Washington Post
Inmates From D.C., Who Are Mostly Black, Face Worse Prison Conditions, Lawsuit Says
- The Washington Post
Federal Prosecutors Saw a Plea Deal for Arbery’s Killers as Racial Justice. His Family Thought Otherwise.
- The Washington Post
Celebrity Chef Manager Agrees To Testify In Wage Theft Suit
- Law360
Discrimination Lawsuit Against AU by Student Moves Forward
- The Eagle
2nd Trial in Floyd Killing Centers on Clash of Duty, Code
- The Associated Press
Much of America Wants Policing To Change. But These Self-proclaimed Experts Tell Officers They’re Doing Just Fine.
- The Washington Post
American University Must Face Suit Over Mental-Health Seizure
- Bloomberg Law
‘Profound Tactical Mistakes’: Experts Question LAPD Actions Shown In Margarito López Shooting Video
- LAist
Federal Contract Worker Agrees to Take $83,000 on Harassment Win
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Eric Holder, former Attorney General of the United States

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