Judge Declares Mistrial In Baltimore Police Case After Jury Deadlocks
The jury couldn't reach a verdict on involuntary manslaughter and three other charges Officer William Porter faced over the death of Freddie Gray.
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Mistrial Declared In Trial Of Baltimore Officer Charged In Freddie Gray Death
A Baltimore judge declared a mistrial in the case of police officer William Porter after the jury could not reach an agreement on any of the four charges Porter faced.
Fact Checking Uber On Labor Laws
A law passed by Seattle, which allows Uber and other contract drivers to organize, raises many legal questions. But despite claims by Uber, it has real teeth.
Cybersecurity Legislation Finds A Place In U.S. Budget Bill
Congress has been trying to tackle cybersecurity for years. After several attempts to craft information-sharing legislation, the latest one has found its way into the must-pass federal spending bill.
New York Announces 'Dramatic Reform' Of Solitary Confinement Rules
Leroy Peoples, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, served 780 consecutive days in isolation.
Looking At Violence In America With A Financial Lens
Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.
Jurors In Baltimore Police Trial Say They're Deadlocked
The judge instructed the jurors to keep working toward a verdict after receiving a note from the panel Tuesday afternoon.
For Sex Industry, Bitcoin Steps In Where Credit Cards Fear To Tread
Trying to crack down on sex trafficking, authorities have been going after online ads for adult services. Some in this industry have found a workaround to stay under the radar: cyber currency.
Looking At Violence In America With A Financial Lens
Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.
Bill Cosby Sues Women Who Accused Him Of Sexual Misconduct
Bill Cosby went on the offensive against seven of the women. His lawsuits accuse them of making false accusations against him for financial gain.