Unarmed Man Paralyzed By Police Wants Charges Dropped A black man who was unarmed when a police officer shot and injured him causing paralysis wants all charges dropped against him. Edward Brown of Phoneix, Arizona says he was racially profiled and the victim of brutality after he was shot in the back. According to ABC 15, on August 5 police responded to a suspicious call about “possible drug activity” in an alley and Brown ran away because of a felony warrant. A chase ensued and an officer claims that he caught Brown trying to hop a fence before he began to walk towards him and then “charged at him.” The officer alleges that Brown made a “swipe for his gun to grab it,” and claims he “felt the tip of his gun get grazed.” Brown says, however, that’s untrue and is using the bullet that was lodged into his back as proof. “If Edward had been trying to take a gun away from the police officer, as has been alleged, as it has come from the police department, he would’ve been shot in the front, not in the back,” said Brown’s lawyer. When Brown was questioned by police at the hospital, he said his back was toward the officer. His family has since launched a GoFundMe to help with legal fees as he fights the case and sues the department. Click HERE to see it.
It was only last October when Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey’s divorce was called off . Things looked bright for the couple. Fast forward less than two months, and Naya got arrested after allegedly hitting her husband — in front of their young son, no less. But it looks like Naya has somehow managed to get out of the domestic battery charges. Naya Rivera was once a celebrated Glee star. She also wrote a book and spoke up about her experience with having an abortion. While no medical procedure is anybody’s business, it was good that she chose to share her story, because every time that someone speaks up, it helps to ease society’s stigma about abortion. Compared to some of her fellow Glee stars, after Corey Monteith’s tragic death and Mark Salling pleading guilty for child porn , she was doing pretty well just living her best life for a while there. And then she went and got herself arrested. Late last November (it was the wee hours of Saturday night, in fact), news broke that Naya Rivera had been arrested for domestic battery. Reportedly, she and Ryan Dorsey were out on a walk with their two-year-old son, Josey. Apparently, during an argument about their son, Naya struck her husband more than once. Enough that police could see signs of the alleged strikes later, which included a busted lip, Ryan declined medical attention. (Domestic violence is still domestic violence when a woman does it, folks) Ryan called the police, who arrested and charged Naya before releasing her. She was picked up from the police station by her father-in-law, which sounds awkward as hell. Though Ryan Dorsey and Naya Rivera asked for privacy , there were further reports. Among them, a claim that police believe that Naya was intoxicated when the alleged violence took place. Additionally, Ryan Dorsey’s 911 call described Naya as “out of control.” On its own, that’s all very worrisome and inexcusable. The fact that it took place in front of their son makes it even worse. Suffice it to say that the couple’s divorce is back on. However, TMZ reports that Naya Rivera’s domestic battery charge has been dropped . Prosecutors say that it was Ryan Dorsey who was ultimately unwilling to go through with pressing charges. We don’t know if this was part of a deal for their divorce (over alimony or custody or whatever). Last month, Ryan and Naya agreed that they would share custody of Josey. This isn’t the same as reconciliation, but some are concerned about Naya’s allegedly violent behavior. They wonder what happens the next time that she gets “out of control.” It sounded like Big Sean suggested that Naya Rivera’s behavior isn’t unprecedented. As always, what’s most important is Josey’s safety and well-being. We hope that whatever Ryan and Naya work out, it’s in Josey’s best interests. But … it’s never a good feeling to see an accused domestic batterer face zero legal consequences for their alleged violence. View Slideshow: Celebrity Break-Ups: Who Called It Quits in 2017?
Charges Dropped Against White Police Officer Who Killed Unarmed Black Teen The charges against a former Arkansas police officer who gunned down a 15-year-old boy in August of 2012 using the defense that he thought the teen was attempting to run into him with his vehicle have now been dropped and the family of the young man who lost his life is now left still searching for justice. via Arkansas Online A judge has dropped charges against a former Little Rock police officer whose manslaughter trial in the fatal shooting of a teenager while on duty in 2012 twice resulted in deadlocked juries. Josh Hastings returned to court Monday morning for a hearing before a third trial that had been scheduled to begin next month. But at the proceeding before Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen, prosecutors requested dropping the charges instead of going to trial. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Johnson noted the facts were largely undisputed but that the two mistrials brought to light that “this is a unique case where there can be no unanimity of the jury.” “We believe that he should have been found guilty,” Johnson said while acknowledging he now believes getting that verdict would be impossible. “Not just difficult. We have no good-faith basis we would ever get a jury to unanimously convict.” The dismissal does allow the charges to be refiled, though Hastings’ defense attorney said afterward that it’s hard to imagine that would occur. Johnson noted the family of 15-year-old Bobby Moore, whom Hastings fatally shot, objected to the decision to dismiss charges. Deazzaray Perkins, Moore’s older sister, blasted prosecutors for dropping the charges “when they know this man was in the wrong.” “He killed a 15-year-old child,” she said in an impassioned statement to reporters by the front steps of the courthouse. “They think we’re supposed to be OK with it? I’m not … That was my baby brother. It’s been three years. Hastings on Aug. 12, 2012, shot Moore while investigating a report of vehicle break-ins at the Shadow Lake apartment complex in Little Rock. Hastings says he opened fire while Moore drove a vehicle toward him, but prosecutors in the first two trials contended that the vehicle was not moving toward Hastings and that he acted recklessly in opening fire. Hastings was fired from the force after police investigated the shooting. His attorney, Bill James, said Hastings will seek to get his job back. This shooting took place only 6 months after acquitted child-murderer George Zimmerman gunned down unarmed teen Trayvon Martin and sadly, both cases have seen the same outcome. What will it take for these men and other like them to be held accountable for their reckless actions???
Waka Flocka Flame will have to perform his next few concerts in North Carolina without his security team. The State of North Carolina Protective Services Board has issued a cease and desist letter to Waka, saying Flocka’s security is unlicensed in the state . According to TMZ , the Protective Services Board mentioned the past incident with Waka Flocka’s security returning gun fire to various cars after their tour bus was shot at . North Carolina refuses to allow Waka Flocka to have any members of his entourage in any security detail in public or private while they’re in the state. If Flocka or his team defy the state regulations, Flocka and company will face criminal charges. People close to Waka Flocka’s camp say the Protective Services Board is just trying to harass the rapper. The source also says the rapper and his team have the right to defend themselves as they see fit and are looking into legal defense strategies. Source RELATED: Charges Dropped Against Men Who Shot Up Waka Flocka’s Tour Bus Charges Dropped Against Waka Flocka Flame 6 Arrests Made In Waka Flocka Shooting [VIDEO] Suspects In Waka Flocka Tour Bus Shooting Lead Cops On High Speed Chase Waka Flocka’s Mom Not Happy With Media Coverage Of Tour Bus Shooting [VIDEO] Waka Flocka’s Tour Bus Shot At In North Carolina Waka Flocka Flame: “Only Cowards Abuse Animals” [VIDEO] Waka Flocka Flame Ft. Drake “Round Of Applause” [NEW VIDEO] Waka Flocka On Slim Dunkin Death: “Wish It Was Me” EXCLUSIVE: Waka Flocka Flame Breaks Silence On Shooting
Waka Flocka Flame has been arrested again. The Atlanta rapper was arrested over the weekend in the place of his birth — Queens, New York — in the parking lot of the Coliseum mall. Mediatakeout.com reports “A GANG of officers ran up on Waka and his people and immediately started LOCKING DUDES UP . .. no questions asked. When our insider asked a passing officer what happened, the insider told MediaTakeOut.com, ‘He said something about a warrant’.” According to Waka, he spent a night in jail, but was never charged with a crime and later released. He missed a show date because of the ordeal and later addressed the incident via Twitter: “I’m finna jump on my flight 2 Kc …….. sorry 2 da whole m town 4 not coming I had spend a nite n jail with no charge #onlybecauseirap” “Can’t no 1 stop with GOD got planned 4me know that,” he added. Spotted @ Mediatakeout.com Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame “Ferrari Boyz” Album Cover & Tracklisting Waka Flocka Quitting Rap After This Year?! Gucci Calls Waka Flocka & DJ Drama From Jail! [EXCLUSIVE] Charges Dropped Against Men Who Shot Up Waka Flocka’s Tour Bus Waka Flocka’s Henry County Home Raided, Gucci Mane Cuffed By Cops [UPDATE]
Ja Rule will release his eighth album, The Renaissance Project , on June 7th, one day before he is due to begin a two-year jail sentence for attempted criminal possession of a weapon. WBW Honors: Booker T. Washington WBW Honors: Shirley Chisholm Ja Rule is due to surrender himself in court on June 8th. The Renaissance Project will be released through Ja Rule’s own Mpire Music Group. Spotted @ AllHipHop.com RELATED: Ja Rule’s Prison Sentence Delayed So He Can Finish Album, Settle Tax Issues RELATED: Ja Rule Working On Reality Show Before Jail Term
Photo courtesy of the AJC At a candlelight vigil on Saturday, the family of Asheley Jewell called on the public for help in finding the person who shot the 15-year-old Stephenson High sophomore, the AJC reports. Around 100 people attended a candlelight vigil and call to action Saturday evening to lend support to the family of Asheley Jewell, who as we previously reported was shot March 5 in an apparent road rage incident on Old National Highway. Jewell, a passenger in the car, remains in critical condition. Supporters at the rally vowed to distribute fliers saying “Justice for Asheley Jewell” and “Who shot Asheley?” Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477. The family has also set up a Facebook page, “Justice for Asheley Jewell.” Jewell is the daughter of Kandi Burruss’ late fiance, A.J. Jewell, who died in 2009 after a fight outside the Body Tap strip club. Read more at the AJC.com. RELATED: Asheley Jewell Shows Progress, Recognizes Mom’s Voice RELATED: Kandi Burruss’ Deceased Fiance’s Daughter Shot In The Head [VIDEO] RELATED: Charges Dropped Against A.J. Jewell’s Alleged Killer
Photo courtesy of the AJC At a candlelight vigil on Saturday, the family of Asheley Jewell called on the public for help in finding the person who shot the 15-year-old Stephenson High sophomore, the AJC reports. Around 100 people attended a candlelight vigil and call to action Saturday evening to lend support to the family of Asheley Jewell, who as we previously reported was shot March 5 in an apparent road rage incident on Old National Highway. Jewell, a passenger in the car, remains in critical condition. Supporters at the rally vowed to distribute fliers saying “Justice for Asheley Jewell” and “Who shot Asheley?” Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477. The family has also set up a Facebook page, “Justice for Asheley Jewell.” Jewell is the daughter of Kandi Burruss’ late fiance, A.J. Jewell, who died in 2009 after a fight outside the Body Tap strip club. Read more at the AJC.com. RELATED: Asheley Jewell Shows Progress, Recognizes Mom’s Voice RELATED: Kandi Burruss’ Deceased Fiance’s Daughter Shot In The Head [VIDEO] RELATED: Charges Dropped Against A.J. Jewell’s Alleged Killer
