Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

“Black cop in bias complaint ‘loves the uniform’”

An intriguingly different black-cop-claims-discrimination story exclusively in today’s Daily News, via reporter John Marzulli: Black NYPD cop who filed a racial discrimination complaint says he has support from fellow officers. Source: EXCLUSIVE: Black cop in bias complaint ‘loves the uniform’ … Continue reading

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The jail war against women lawyers’ bras

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Jail workers went too far in telling female lawyers they’d have to remove their underwire bras if they wanted to meet with clients, a sheriff said. At least two attorneys say they were told they’d… Source … Continue reading

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“Suit Alleges ‘Scheme’ in Criminal Costs Borne by New Orleans’s Poor”

A class-action lawsuit says fines and assessments are applied without regard for ability to pay — to the benefit of judges, prosecutors and public defenders. Source, New York Times: Suit Alleges ‘Scheme’ in Criminal Costs Borne by New Orleans’s Poor. … Continue reading

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