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Black Protesters In NYC Charged With Felonies More Than White Protestors, Data Shows

Between May 28th and June 7th – the height of recent Black Lives Matter Protests in New York City, the NYPD arrested over 2,000 protestors. Of these arrests, white people made up about 44%, while black people made up about 39%. Despite these similar numbers, data released by New York State’s Office of the Attorney General reveals that 16% of the black arrestees were charged with a felony, compared to just 3% of white people. 

Latinx people made up about 13% of the arrests with approximately 8% being hit with felonies. 

One public defender’s organization in Manhattan also found that, between May 29 and June 6, only 5% of the 72 people arraigned in “protest-related cases” were white. Almost 70% of those 72 arraignments involved third-degree burglary charges, a nonviolent felony with a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.

“The only folks who were being held were the kids of color, who were being charged with these ridiculous, trumped-up felony cases. And that was just really, really enraging,” said Jessica Heyman, an attorney for the New York County Defender Services. 

Furthermore, the Manhattan DA’s office released data confirming that most of its protest arraignments were of non-white people. Among the 484 people arraigned between May 28 and June 4 for “protest and ‘looting’ related cases,” only 30 (6%) were white. 

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Black people made up about 71% of those arraignments while Hispanic people made up another 20%. About 430 of those arraignments involved felonies, most frequently third-degree burglary. 

As black protestors are being arrested and hit with these trumped-up charges, the NYPD is continuing to be hit with several allegations of excessive force, mistreatment of essential workers and detentions of neutral legal observers, fueling calls to defund or entirely abolish the force

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Bhad Bhabie Shocks Fans With Her Insane OnlyFans Earnings Amid Alabama Barker Feud

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Bhad Bhabie, the rapper and internet personality everyone knows from her catchy phrases and viral moments, recently made headlines again during a livestream with fellow streamer DDG. While there has been a lot of buzz about her ongoing feud with Alabama Barker, the conversation took a surprising turn when DDG asked her about her earnings from her OnlyFans account, and her response left everyone shocked. Danielle Bregoli, better known as Bhad Bhabie, has never been one to shy away from drama.

After starting her OnlyFans page just after turning 18 in 2021, she faced quite a bit of criticism, but it hasn’t stopped her from making huge amounts of money. During the livestream, she boldly shared that she’s made an incredible $75 million from the platform. She casually mentioned, “When we first started, I made a million dollars in six hours,” and then added that by the end of the first day, that number had jumped to about four million. DDG looked stunned as she confidently explained how she has used her earnings to buy properties and cars.

Reactions from fans were mixed. Some admired her business skills and how she turned a controversial situation into a financial success. Others questioned the ethics behind making money from adult content so quickly. No matter your opinion on her, it’s clear that Bhad Bhabie has figured out how to turn her fame into wealth. This unexpected shift in conversation showed that while the drama with Alabama Barker continues, Bhad Bhabie is equally focused on her financial success. Whether you’re a fan or not, she is playing by her own rules and so far, she’s coming out on top.

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Duke Dennis Caught Off Guard by GloRilla’s Flirtatious Bar on New Remix

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GloRilla has done it again, bringing excitement to the internet with a surprising shoutout. The Memphis rapper recently joined forces with Jorjiana, a rising artist from the Midwest, on a remix of her song ILBB2. GloRilla’s energy and clever lyrics were on full display, but one particular line really caught everyone’s attention, “They say shooters shoot / Duke Dennis, what’s up with you?” Yes, you read that right! GloRilla gave a shoutout to Duke Dennis, a popular streamer and content creator, in her song. Fans couldn’t wait for him to hear it, and during a recent livestream, Duke reacted with a mix of disbelief and amusement.

When he heard his name, he raised his arms in mock surprise and playfully distanced himself from the line that came right before it, which described friends in a fun way. With a big smile, he seemed entertained and flattered by the mention. Now, everyone is wondering if GloRilla and Duke will actually meet up. Fans on social media are buzzing with excitement, some hoping for a possible romance between the rapper and the streamer, while others just love the fun back and forth moment.

What’s clear is that GloRilla’s move was a smart marketing tactic. She created a moment that went viral and connected with Duke’s huge following, benefiting both of them. The remix will likely attract more listeners, while Duke gained some unexpected attention from a rising star in hip-hop. It’s a win-win situation, and regardless of what happens next, everyone is excited to see where this goes. For now, Duke Dennis can sit back and enjoy this spotlight in the music world. And as for GloRilla? She took her shot, and it seems like she might just have hit the mark.

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