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Rantoul Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Mother Battles the Paper Trail

Rantoul Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Mother Battles the Paper Trail

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 26, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Amy Richardson’s lawsuit against Rantoul police reveals systemic issues and training gaps following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jordan Richardson.

Jeffrey Sutton Case Exposes Deep Roots of Anti-Black Policing

Jeffrey Sutton Case Exposes Deep Roots of Anti-Black Policing

by African Elements News Writer | Oct 28, 2025 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Jeffrey Sutton’s 2020 police shooting in Bloomfield, NJ exposes centuries-old patterns of police violence against Black Americans rooted in slave patrols.

Longview Police Shooting: Katelyn Rose Smith Lawsuit

Longview Police Shooting: Katelyn Rose Smith Lawsuit

by African Elements News Writer | Jun 23, 2025 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Katelyn Rose Smith’s tragic police shooting highlights the need for better mental health crisis intervention and police training.

Unarmed Black Man Kilyn Lewis’ Tragic Last Breath

Unarmed Black Man Kilyn Lewis’ Tragic Last Breath

by African Elements News Writer | Jun 5, 2025 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Kilyn Lewis, an unarmed Black man, was fatally shot by Aurora SWAT officer Michael Dieck during a 2024 arrest warrant operation.

Michigan Cop Patrick Lyoya Mistrial Unresolved Justice

Michigan Cop Patrick Lyoya Mistrial Unresolved Justice

by African Elements News Writer | May 12, 2025 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Mistrial in Patrick Lyoya’s 2022 fatal shooting by Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr after jurors failed to agree on self-defense vs. excessive force,

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