CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A prosecutor in Ohio wants a judge to dismiss charges, at least for now, against a Black truck driver who was bitten by a police dog while he was surrendering along a highway last month. “There is insufficient evidence to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt,” that Jadarrius Rose’s operation of his truck caused a… Continue reading Charges may be dropped against Black driver who was mauled by police dog while surrendering
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Black delivery driver loses FedEx job more than a year after he said white men attacked him
JACKSON, Miss. — A Black FedEx delivery driver who says two white men shot at and chased him in Mississippi in 2022 has now been fired from his job, he and his attorney said Monday. “I honestly feel disrespected,” the former driver, D’Monterrio Gibson, told The Associated Press shortly after he received an email from FedEx about… Continue reading Black delivery driver loses FedEx job more than a year after he said white men attacked him
Trial of 2 white Mississippi men in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver ends in mistrial
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of a white father and son in Mississippi who were accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who had dropped off a package at a home, after it was revealed that police did not turn over all evidence to the prosecutor’s office. Brandon Case and… Continue reading Trial of 2 white Mississippi men in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver ends in mistrial
Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old son
A North Carolina man is facing a second-degree murder charge after shooting and killing a driver who struck and killed his son early Monday, authorities said. Chad Woods, 41, was arrested at his home in Timberlake — a community about 21 miles north of Durham — after he allegedly shot and killed Jeffrey McKay, 39, after McKay allegedly… Continue reading Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old son
NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme depicting face of George Floyd
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. “I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media,” Gragson posted Saturday. “I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try… Continue reading NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme depicting face of George Floyd
Driver plows into pedestrians on busy New York City sidewalk while fleeing police, injuring 10
NEW YORK — A man driving a stolen SUV struck a group of pedestrians on a sidewalk while fleeing from police Tuesday on a busy Manhattan street near Grand Central Terminal, injuring 10 people who all were expected to survive, authorities said. Witnesses described a chaotic scene during the afternoon rush hour near the corner… Continue reading Driver plows into pedestrians on busy New York City sidewalk while fleeing police, injuring 10
Driver charged in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
A Vermont man was charged in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, Vermont State Police said Tuesday. Ryan Koss, 35, was cited Tuesday evening on a charge of grossly negligent operation with death and released, the agency said in a statement. He is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 25 in Bennington, it said. Koss,… Continue reading Driver charged in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Driver who hit 6 farm workers says it was an accident and he fled in panic
The driver who struck six farm workers outside a North Carolina Walmart turned himself in to authorities Monday, saying it was an accident and that he fled in a panic, police said. Daniel Gonzalez, 68, of Hickory, was arrested for felony hit-and-run and released on $50,000 bond, the Lincolnton Police Department said in a statement.… Continue reading Driver who hit 6 farm workers says it was an accident and he fled in panic