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Showing posts with label Death. Show all posts

Thursday, June 11, 2015

NEWS: Rikers Island Guards Charged in Death of Inmate

Rikers Island Guards Charged in Death of Inmate
2 Rikers Island guards have been charged in the beating death of an inmate
According to the NY Daily News, jail guard Brian Coll and former guard Byron Taylorhave been charged in the shooting death of inmate Ronald Spear in 2012. In December 2012, Coll brutally kicked Spear while Taylor restrained him according to prosecutors. Both guards then crafted a story on how Spear was killed. Before being charged, Coll was still an officer at Rikers, while Taylor had left the position. Both men are to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon.
Coll has been charged with with deprivation of civil rights for the beating and obstruction of justice, whilst Taylor has been charged with covering up the beating. Another officer,Anthony Torres pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice and filing false reports stemming from the beat down. Spear had been approaching the guards for their failure to give him the proper treatment for his kidney disease. Spears’ autopsy shows that he died from blunt force trauma to the torso and arms. Spears’ family was awarded $2.75 million.
- Ballah-moni Kollie (@Gottadream87)
photo credit: NY Daily News
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Friday, May 1, 2015

BALTIMORE NEWS: 2nd Prisoner In Van With Freddie Gray Speaks Out "He Can't Hurt Himself Back In No Paddy Wagon"

 2nd Prisoner In Van With Freddie Gray Speaks Out "He Can't Hurt Himself Back In No Paddy Wagon"

The other man who was loaded into the police transport van carrying Freddie Gray spoke out Thursday for the first time.

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BALTIMORE NEWS: Freddie Gray Death Ruled A Homicide & Officers Charged With Manslaughter!

Freddie Gray Death Ruled A Homicide & Officers Charged With Manslaughter!

(CNN) Six police officers have been charged in the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said Friday. One officer -- the driver of the police van -- has been charged with several counts, including second-degree depraved-heart murder. Another officer has been charged with several counts, including manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. Two other officers have been charged with several counts, including involuntary manslaughter. An additional two officers are charged with several counts, including second-degree assault.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

NEWS: Fool's Gold Co-Founder Dust La Rock Passes Away

Fool's Gold Co-Founder Dust La Rock Passes Away

Dust La Rock, real name Joshua Prince, passed away today.

Fool's Gold lost one of their co-founders today, as A-Trak confirmed with an Instagram post. Joshua Prince aka Dust La Rock, was a co-founder of the independent label alongside A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs. He also acted as their art director. He was responsible for designing many covers for the label, including ones for Kid Cudi, Danny Brown and more.
Prince was 38-years old. Presently, the cause of his death is unknown. Many of his friends and affiliates have taken to social media to pay tribute to the creative director. Fool's Gold's website posted the following message about Prince's passing, "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of original Fool’s Gold co-founder and art director Joshua Prince, aka Dust La Rock. His singular talent and uncompromising vision set a foundation for our label as a beacon for artists. He will be missed dearly by the Fool’s Gold family and the creative community at large."
See other messages from artists below. Rest In Peace Dust La Rock.


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Thursday, December 25, 2014

NEWS: Hip-Hop Reacts To Antonio Martin's Death

 Hip-Hop Reacts To Antonio Martin's Death

Members of the hip-hop community express their condolences to Antonio Martin, an 18-year-old who was shot and killed by police in Missouri yesterday.

2014 just couldn't go out without one more incident of police killing a black teenager. At the tail end of a year in which we've seen Michael Brown, Tamir Rice and others gunned down by police, 18-year-old Antonio Martin was gunned down last night in Berkeley, Missouri, just two miles from Ferguson. Officers say he was armed, but the full chain of events isn't very clear at the moment. For detailed coverage, head over here.
Various members of the hip-hop community voiced their opinions on Twitter. Read their tweets below.


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