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P.R. Lockhart

Staff Writer

    Latest articles by P.R. Lockhart

    Police Violence
    Jason Van Dyke found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonaldJason Van Dyke found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald
    Police Violence

    The verdict marks the first time in nearly 50 years that a Chicago officer has been convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    The controversy over Kanye West’s 13th Amendment tweets, explainedThe controversy over Kanye West’s 13th Amendment tweets, explained
    Culture

    Ye’s run into trouble talking about slavery — again.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Culture
    The hypocritical moralizing of Bill CosbyThe hypocritical moralizing of Bill Cosby
    Culture

    Years before being sentenced to prison for sexual assault, Cosby presented himself as a moral leader for black America.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Gender
    Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”Bill Cosby’s spokesperson says his client and Brett Kavanaugh are victims of a “sex war”
    Gender

    Spokesperson Andrew Wyatt also claimed Cosby was subjected to “the most racist and sexist trial in the history of the United States.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Gender
    Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for 2004 assault of Andrea ConstandBill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for 2004 assault of Andrea Constand
    Gender

    Cosby will immediately begin serving his sentence in state prison.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Gender
    “Life as I knew it came to an abrupt halt”: Andrea Constand on aftermath of Cosby assault“Life as I knew it came to an abrupt halt”: Andrea Constand on aftermath of Cosby assault
    Gender

    Constand’s victim impact statement was released hours before Bill Cosby’s sentencing for the 2004 incident.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Gender
    Bill Cosby spent decades as “America’s Dad.” He’s about to be sentenced for a 2004 assault.Bill Cosby spent decades as “America’s Dad.” He’s about to be sentenced for a 2004 assault.
    Gender

    The first day of Cosby’s sentencing hearing revolved around whether he is a “sexually violent predator.”

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Police Violence
    The Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been firedThe Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean has been fired
    Police Violence

    Weeks after she walked into the wrong apartment and killed the 26-year-old, Amber Guyger is no longer a police officer.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    A black political candidate was canvassing in her district. Then someone called the police.A black political candidate was canvassing in her district. Then someone called the police.
    Politics

    A constituent called 911 on Wisconsin State Assembly candidate Shelia Stubbs and her family, suspecting a drug deal.

    By P.R. Lockhart
    Politics
    The Parkland shooting fueled calls for more school police. Civil rights groups want them removed.The Parkland shooting fueled calls for more school police. Civil rights groups want them removed.
    Politics

    A new report argues that school policing is a racial justice issue.

    By P.R. Lockhart