A coterie of journalists was called to the podium by Vinette Pryce, herself a recipient of an award from the family in 2011. Each of them, including this reporter, said a few words about their role and what it meant to them and their careers. Dominic Carter, Joseph Fried, Mary Murphy, Peter Noel, Magee Hickey […]
Former Brooklyn Bar Association president Arthur Aidala advocates for bail reform – Brooklyn Daily Eagle
“If you don’t think money plays a tremendous part in our criminal justice system, your head is buried in the sand,” Aidala said during a recent radio appearance on AM970 with host Dominic Carter. “At every single level money plays a role.” Source: Former Brooklyn Bar Association president Arthur Aidala advocates for bail reform – […]
Michael Cohen: Ex-Trump attorney reaches plea deal with Robert Mueller
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to lying to Congress about plans to build a Trump Tower in Russia. Cohen reached the plea deal with Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Cohen pleaded guilty to a single count of […]
We Should All Hug a Social Worker | Social Workers Speak
Cheers to New York City political television reporter and author Dominic Carter for this Huffington Post column that praises social workers and other helping professionals.Carter was recently keynote speaker at the Crimes Against Children Conference in Mississippi. During the conference Carter met social workers such as Kimberly Hall who go beyond the call of duty […]
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office says Paul Manafort broke his cooperation deal by lying – ABC News
Prosecutors with special counsel Robert Mueller’s legal team told a judge Monday night that President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman Paul Manafort has breached his cooperation agreement and lied to investigators, a new court filing shows. “After signing the plea agreement, Manafort committed federal crimes by lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Special Counsel’s Office […]
Aretha Franklin’s last Detroit property sold for $300K
The mansion has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three fireplaces, according to public records. It also boasts of leaded glass windows, a three-car garage and a back yard adjacent to the north course of the Detroit Golf Club. Franklin bought the property in 1993 for an undisclosed price. In 2008, she almost lost the home to tax collectors. Franklin said […]
US authorities fired tear gas at migrants at border, witnesses say – CNN
Tijuana, Mexico (CNN)Some migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally from Tijuana into the United States were dispersed by tear gas launched by US authorities, journalists at the scene said. Two journalists at the scene in Tijuana on Sunday told CNN that after Mexican federal and local police blocked a group of migrants from […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gives Eulogy at Kim Porter’s Funeral | PEOPLE.com
Sean “Diddy” Combs paid tribute to his former love Kim Porter in a touching eulogy at her funeral on Saturday in Columbus, Georgia. In an audio recording obtained by TMZ, Combs described his unique relationship with Porter — who was found dead on Nov. 15 at age 47 — and made a promise to their children: Christian, D’Lila Star and Jessie James (his kids […]
John Kasich ‘Very Seriously’ Considers Third Presidential Run In 2020 | Fortune
Outgoing Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich sat down with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Sunday morning and said he is “very seriously” considering running against President Donald Trump in 2020. It would be Kasich’s third presidential run.During his This Week appearance, Kasich said he has discussed challenging Trump in a White House bid with friends […]
FSU fan post stating Willie Taggart should be lynched prompts outrage, review by state attorney – Orlando Sentinel
A Florida State fan posted images on social media depicting coach Willie Taggartgetting lynched, prompting outrage Sunday morning. Florida State president John Thrasher released a statement Sunday stating the post was unacceptable and indicated an investigation is being conducted by the state attorney. “A recent racist social media post aimed at our football coach is […]