The specialized division that included SCORPION, the anti-crime unit responsible for beating Tyre Nichols.
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Justice
A big spender on right-wing causes, investor Andrew Intrater gave seed money to a group formed to oust a reform-minded district attorney.
The post George Santos Benefactor Bankrolled Group Opposing LA’s Progressive Prosecutor appeared first on The Intercept.
Today’s event in London calling for the release of wrongly-jailed Wikileaks journalist Julian Assange was a well-attended success, featuring journalists Jonathan Cook, Stefania Maurizi and Craig Murray, as well as contributions from others. If you missed it, don’t worry – it can be viewed in full below, from the live-stream to Facebook: The event’s YouTube […]
Attorney General Gentner Drummond upended the execution calendar and gave Glossip a new chance to prove his innocence.
The post Oklahoma Slows Down Frenzied Execution Spree and Launches Probe Into Richard Glossip Case appeared first on The Intercept.
One protester was killed by police, 20 were charged under a “domestic terror” law, and Georgia’s governor gave himself broad “emergency” powers.
The post The Crackdown on Cop City Protesters Is So Brutal Because of the Movement’s Success appeared first on The Intercept.
Police officers once leveled guns at Saadiq Long, a veteran with no criminal record — a result of the feds coordinating with local authorities on their watchlist.
The post Local Cops Harassed and Threatened U.S. Veteran Because of Terror Watchlist, Lawsuit Says appeared first on The Intercept.
Authorities say banning physical mail will stem the flow of drugs, but most contraband behind bars comes from other sources — including jail guards.
The post NYC Jails Want to Ban Physical Mail, Then Privatize Scanning of Digital Versions appeared first on The Intercept.
As the country’s attention descends on Cop City following a police killing last week, the local stakes should be front of mind.
The post Cop City Goes National appeared first on The Intercept.
The Supreme Court investigation report on how the Dobbs draft got out offers lessons for future leakers everywhere.
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Seven months after the fall of Roe, the battlefield has shifted.
The post “We’re Going to Where the Fight Is”: Abortion Rights Movement Sets Its Sights on Key States appeared first on The Intercept.