Chicago transgender community faces ‘epidemic of violence,’ often uphill battle for justice and accountability

CHICAGO (WLS) — Many Chicago area transgender and gender non-conforming people are looking for answers amid what the American Medical Association has branded an “epidemic of violence.” Since 2020, more trans people have been killed in Chicago than any other U.S. city, according to data analyzed by the I-Team. The killings of transgender women, particularly … Read more

“This will further delay accountability by months”: Experts split as DOJ mulls Trump special counsel

Justice Department officials have considered appointing a special counsel to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump if he runs again, according to CNN. Trump, who has hinted at a third campaign but hasn’t formally declared his candidacy, remains under investigation for retaining sensitive government documents at his Mar-a-Lago home and his efforts to overturn … Read more

Magic Johnson advises Russell Westbrook to ‘take accountability’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Magic Johnson appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ to give advice to Russell Westbrook about handling criticism, saying quote: ‘Take accountability .. stop trying to fight the media.’ Watch as Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to Magic’s comments and what Russ can do to help himself. 12 HOURS AGO・First Things First・3:42 … Read more

Trump started “Trump Organization II” on same day as fraud lawsuit to dodge accountability: NY AG

New York Attorney General Letitia James accused former President Donald Trump of forming a new company called “Trump Organization II” in a possible bid to dodge accountability in a lawsuit she brought against him, his company and his family. James last month filed a lawsuit accusing Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump … Read more

Will not accept external mechanism on war-time accountability, says Sri Lanka 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka ‘needs all partners’ for its economic recovery Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka ‘needs all partners’ for its economic recovery Ahead of the UN Human Rights Chief’s latest report on Sri Lanka, and a likely resolution at the coming session of the Human … Read more

Still no justice for Emmett Till: On Carolyn Bryant Donham, accountability and who is seen as a wolf

The system worked perfectly for Carolyn Bryant Donham, a white woman, as it usually does. Donham was the subject of an unserved warrant from almost 67 years ago, implicating her as a key figure in the case of Emmett Till’s lynching. Last week, a grand jury in Leflore County, Mississippi, decided that the discovery of … Read more

Trump, Alex Jones and Steve Bannon: GOP goons follow a familiar playbook when accountability knocks

There’s a critical factor to keep in mind regarding the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lagothe resort hotel Donald Trump resides in Florida: Getting a federal warrant is not child’s play. As former federal prosecutor and current defense attorney Ken White noted in a lengthy Twitter thread following the raid, the “feds do not seek search warrants lightly.” … Read more

Alex Jones busted: How the Sandy Hook trial could lead to accountability for Donald Trump

Until Wednesday, Infowars founder and host Alex Jones seemed unfazed about the possibility of consequences. For years, the right-wing fabulist has been in a court battle with the parents of the young children murdered in the Sandy Hook massacre. The surviving parents are suing Jones for false claims that the school shooting never happened. Most … Read more

Blinken vows ‘accountability’ for death of Palestinian journalist — RT World News

America’s top diplomat met with the reporter’s relatives after the State Department declined to blame Israeli troops for her death US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said those responsible for the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh would be held accountable, as her family members continue to demand action and insist she was killed by … Read more

U.S. Capitol riot probe slams Trump inaction, urges accountability

Committee chairman Bennie Thompson said Mr. Trump ‘recklessly blazed a path of lawlessness and corruption’ as he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. election Committee chairman Bennie Thompson said Mr. Trump ‘recklessly blazed a path of lawlessness and corruption’ as he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. election The … Read more