The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shuttertsock.com  In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities who have encountered legal and personal challenges. I often ponder the disparities […]

A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Miguel Romero

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Miguel Romero

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]