A United States army sergeant was found not guilty of negligent homicide by a military jury Monday afternoon after he allegedly hazed a fellow soldier of Chinese heritage, The Associated Press reports. Sgt. Adam Holcomb, of Youngstown, OH, was, however, found guilty of maltreatment of subordinate and assault, two lesser charges. He faces a maximum… Continue reading Army Sgt. Found Not Guilty of Hazing Chinese Soldier Due to His Heritage
Month: July 2012
Where is Hip Hop’s Support for Lupe Fiasco and Chicago?
Lupe Fiasco appeared on MTV’s RapFix Live and became emotional after host Sway Calloway showed 6-year-old footage of the Chicago rapper in an episode of “My Block.” Following the conclusion of the footage, a choked-up Lupe Fiasco was lost for words. After some time to collect himself, Fiasco told Sway that “some of the dudes”… Continue reading Where is Hip Hop’s Support for Lupe Fiasco and Chicago?
Trayvon Martin Planned to Intend Florida A&M
Before Trayvon Martin’s untimely death, the Miami, FL teen expressed interest in Aviation. Martin, an 11th grade student at Dr. Crop High School in Miami, had goals of higher education after high school. Martin’s two top choices for college were Florida A&M and the University of Miami where planned to seriously pursue his dream occupation.… Continue reading Trayvon Martin Planned to Intend Florida A&M
Restraining Order Request Against Alpha Phi Alpha Denied
Herman “Skip” Mason A judge has denied an ex-president of Alpha Phi Alpha’s request for a temporary restraining order against the fraternity, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Herman “Skip” Mason alleged he was wrongfully removed from his position and has sued the fraternity. The 33rd president of the nation’s oldest black Greek-letter fraternity was ousted from… Continue reading Restraining Order Request Against Alpha Phi Alpha Denied
Kent State Student Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School on Twitter
Police have arrested a 19-year-old Kent State student following a tweet he posted threatening to “shoot up” the campus, NBC reports. William Koberna, of Brunswick, OH, was reportedly arrested without incident at his home and charged with aggravated menacing and inducing panic. The latter charge is a felony. The sophomore student will be arraigned in… Continue reading Kent State Student Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School on Twitter
Former University of Texas Student Sues Sigma Phi Epsilon for Sexual Assault
A former student at University of Texas at Austin is suing Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity for contributing to her sexual assault. The student alleges the sexual assault occurred following a party during news student orientation, student newspaper The Daily Texan reports. The victim was allegedly served trash can punch spiked with Everclear, ultimately impairing her,… Continue reading Former University of Texas Student Sues Sigma Phi Epsilon for Sexual Assault
Dane Cook Apologizes for Insensitive ‘Dark Knight’ Joke
Dane Cook has engulfed himself into a bit of controversy after a not-so-appropriate joke he quipped during a recent comedy gig. Coming off the heels of Daniel Tosh’s “rape” joke, offended many patrons. During a July 26 show at the Laugh Factory, Dane Cook said, “I know that if none of that had happened, I’m… Continue reading Dane Cook Apologizes for Insensitive ‘Dark Knight’ Joke
Mother of Youngest Colorado Shooting Victim Loses Another Child
Veronica Moser-Sullivan A mother whose 6-year-old daughter was tragically killed in the deadly Aurora, CO theater shooting has lost another child, NBC reports. The family of 25-year-old Ashley Moser released a statement Saturday revealing the young mother suffered a miscarriage. “Tragically, the extreme trauma she sustained also caused a miscarriage,” the Moser family said in… Continue reading Mother of Youngest Colorado Shooting Victim Loses Another Child
Lupe Fiasco Becomes Emotional While Discussing his Old Chicago Neighborhood
Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco broke down during a recent interview with MTV News’ Sway after the host showed the emcee some old footage from an earlier “My Block” episode. The episode followed “Kick Push” emcee through his favorite skating park and his old Madison Terrace neighborhood on Chicago’s Westside. The footage showed residents of the… Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Becomes Emotional While Discussing his Old Chicago Neighborhood
Jamie Rohrs and Patricia Legarreta Failed to Mention Jarell Brooks’ Heroism in Initial Interviews
A Colorado teenager’s heroism saved the life of a young mother and her two children during a theater shooting massacre that left 12 people dead and 58 injured. James Holmes, a 24-year-old former student at the University of Colorado, caused sheer hysteria after opening fire inside the packed Aurora, CO theater during a screening of… Continue reading Jamie Rohrs and Patricia Legarreta Failed to Mention Jarell Brooks’ Heroism in Initial Interviews