Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

About Julius Chambers and civil rights

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Naomi

A New York Times’ obituary is so much more than an announcement of death. It is a concise biography of a fascinating, influential person. And sometimes, as in the case of this obituary for the civil rights lawyer Julius Chamber, … Continue reading →

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“$4 Million in Compensation Set for Man Left in D.E.A. Cell”

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Naomi

A frightening incident reported in the New York Times that led to a lawsuit against the U.S. Government unit the Drug Enforcement Agency. This is one of those scary moments when I get to warn everybody that this could happen … Continue reading →

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“Brooklyn teen sues NYPD officer for 2 false arrests”

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Naomi

From John Marzulli, in the Daily News: Brooklyn teen sues NYPD officer for 2 false arrests – NY Daily News. It’s a deeply disturbing piece for a whole heap of reasons. These lines underneath the photo of Rayquan Callahan, the … Continue reading →

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