Several of Byrd’s family members, including two sisters and a niece, witnessed Brewer’s execution. Additionally, Brewer’s mother, father and brother were in attendance. Read more: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Lawrence-Russell-Brewer-executed-in-1998-dragging-2182092.php#ixzz1YdTC99KB
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — Georgia executed Troy Davis on Wednesday night for the murder of an off-duty police officer, a crime he denied committing right to the end as supporters around the world mourned and declared that an innocent man was put to death. Defiant to the end, he told relatives of Mark MacPhail that […]
With the scheduled execution of Troy Davis in Atlanta, Georgia today, the controversy surrounding the execution is what has the whole world up in arms. Many claim that Davis is innocent due to numerous witnesses who initially claimed Davis was the murderer, now recanting their stories. Below are other examples of executions that many in […]
The idea for the ice cream flavor’s name came from a 1998 Saturday Night Live comedy segment featuring Alec Baldwin, Molly Shannon, and Ana Gasteyer. In the sketch Baldwin plays Pete Schweddy, a baker who brings his best-selling holiday treat to share with two public radio hosts. “No one can resist my Schweddy balls,” Baldwin […]
The charges come in the death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas, who was beaten by police during an altercation in July and died five days later. The FBI is also investigating civil rights violations in the death of Thomas, a homeless man with schizophrenia. Six Fullerton officers were put on paid leave after Thomas’ death. The […]
The chances of a Black woman finding a “Good” Black man are extremely slim, according to a study by Best Black Dating Sites. The study claims that only about 3% of Black men fulfill the criteria of being a good, qualified partner. The criteria was primarily based on data compiled on whether the eligible Black […]
Arizona Cardinals running back Jason Wright has turned down a contract with the NFL to attend business school at University of Chicago’s Booth School of…
Written by Kimberley Stakal We can talk all day about “eating in moderation,” but if what we’re eating in moderation consists of various foods that are nothing more than processed, bleached, preserved and sugared ingredients, we might as well just call it what it is: Gradual toxic food poisoning. If your diet consists of little […]
Burglary charges against one of the men who accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual misconduct, have been dropped after Long refused to testify. Anthony Boyd, who accused Long of sexual coercion, was accused in 2010 of breaking into the office of Bishop Eddie Long’s offices and stealing over $100,000 worth of property. Boyd told the […]
Colorado man, Shawn McCormack, recorded his sexual assault on an 11-month old baby in a Bakersfield hotel room. He then allegedly distributed the video as child pornography on the Internet. Eyewitness News has obtained a copy of the federal arrest warrant filed on Friday. The details are horrific and too graphic to reveal. ICE […]
A lawsuit brought against Lebron James by a man claiming to be the NBA star’s father, has been dismissed by a Washington, D.C. judge. Leicester Bryce Stovell’ claims were rejected because he could not prove them and had “not identified any damages.” Stovall has accused James’ mother Gloria of tampering with a paternity test. Stovall, […]
Meet the world’s oldest weed smoker. We don’t know his name so we’re just going to call him “Bob”. Check out this video of “Bob” and his wife, says he’s been smoking weed since 1936 and he is still smoking at age 98. Is it safe to say that smoking grass can help you live longer? […]
