All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes and other lesser charges Tuesday for violating Arbery’s civil rights and targeting him because he was Black. In addition to the federal hate crimes, the jury also found father and son Greg and Travis […]

Black People Make up a Larger Share of Defendants in Cook County

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of people charged in criminal cases has declined steadily in Cook County over the last two decades. But a closer look at the trend reveals stark racial disparities that have only worsened over time. More than 3 million criminal cases were filed in Cook County between 2000 and 2018. Over […]