Supreme Court finds racial bias in Georgia jury selection
The Supreme Court in a 7-1 ruling rebuked Georgia courts for ignoring evidence of racial bias as prosecutors excluded Black jurors in a murder case involving a young Black man accused of killing a White woman. The decision overturns the Georgia Supreme Court and orders fresh review on potential new trial. Chief Justice John Roberts led the opinion.
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Supreme Court Rejects GOP Challenge in Virginia Redistricting Case
The Supreme Court 8 0 refused to hear the GOP challenge to a 2015 Virginia redistricting ruling that the legislature improperly considered race in drawing a Richmond to Norfolk district held by Democrat Bobby Scott. The decision found the lawmakers lacked standing as no proven harm from the lower court ruling.
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Nero acquitted in 2015 Freddie Gray death case
Baltimore officer Edward Nero was found not guilty on all charges in the 2015 death of Freddie Gray after a bench trial. Judge Barry Williams ruled the state failed to prove elements of assault, endangerment and misconduct. Protests remained limited as the city reflected on a case that sparked rioting and national policing debates.
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Austria's Van der Bellen Wins Tight Presidential Vote
Left wing economics professor Alexander Van der Bellen narrowly defeats anti immigration challenger in Austria's presidential race by 31 026 votes out of almost 4 5 million cast signaling polarization and a divided European establishment.
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Virginia governor under federal scrutiny over 2013 campaign funds
CNN reports a yearlong FBI inquiry centers onMcAuliffe’s 2013 campaign contributions including 120000 from Chinese businessman Wang Wenliang. Investigators also look at his past role with the Clinton Global Initiative while the Clinton Foundation faces no charges.
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