Author: Injusticeto Team
Aromatic mutton pulao and spicy garlic chutney were staples at Maryam Jillani’s grandmother’s Eid al-Fitr table. Recipes for these dishes, along with sweet seviyan, are included in Jillani’s cookbook “Pakistan.” The mutton pulao recipe involves simmering meat in a flavorful broth and then cooking rice with it. The garlic chutney is a spicy condiment made with garlic, onions, and red chile flakes. The dishes offer a taste of traditional Pakistani cuisine for celebratory occasions.
Former Milwaukee hotel bellhop Herbert Williamson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in connection with the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell in June 2024. Prosecutors reduced the charge from felony murder in exchange for his guilty plea. Williamson faces up to nine months in prison. Three other former Hyatt employees were also charged, with one pleading guilty and two others awaiting trial or plea hearings. Surveillance video shows Mitchell being restrained for several minutes before emergency responders found him unresponsive. Mitchell’s death was ruled a homicide, with attorneys comparing it to the death of George Floyd.
Carola Rackete, a German citizen, gained fame in 2019 for rescuing migrants off the coast of Libya and docking her ship in Lampedusa against Italian government orders. Despite facing jail time, she is now a member of the European Parliament, advocating for environmental and social justice. Rackete believes that climate change and environmental destruction disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and calls for solidarity from wealthier nations. She rejects the idea of “green capitalism” and advocates for global social movements. Rackete’s initiatives include the Seeds of Action Tour, connecting with activists worldwide.
Newly released video footage shows correctional officers beating a handcuffed man, Robert Brooks, in a New York prison, leading to his death the next day. The state’s attorney general is investigating the incident, with 13 officers and a nurse facing termination. The footage reveals brutal assaults on Brooks, prompting outrage from Governor Kathy Hochul. The autopsy results are pending, but preliminary findings suggest asphyxia due to neck compression as the cause of death. Body cameras were not activated during the attack, leading to a new directive for staff interaction with inmates. Brooks’ family lawyer decries the violence, while the union…
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has provided guidance to governments on addressing racial discrimination in healthcare. Racism impacts health rights globally, affecting social determinants of health, healthcare resource distribution, access to health information, and interactions with healthcare providers, particularly for patients of color. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues. CERD’s guidance aligns with Human Rights Watch suggestions, emphasizing the need for governments to collect disaggregated equality data to address systemic racism in healthcare. The guidance also addresses barriers contributing to preventable cervical cancer deaths for Black women.
Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a group chat with top U.S. national security officials discussing plans to bomb the Houthis in Yemen. The chat took place on the encrypted messaging app Signal, outside of the secure government network. Goldberg revealed the existence of the chat in a story for The Atlantic.
The Trump administration announced multiple regulatory rollbacks, including repealing emissions limits on power plants and automobiles, reducing protections for waterways, and reviewing clean power plant and vehicle emissions rules. These changes align with Trump’s goal to boost industries and ramp up production, but they will weaken environmental protections. Environmental groups plan to fight the rollbacks in court, while industry groups support the moves. The administration also plans to reconsider other air and water regulations that have been in place for decades.
South African man Angus Beukes has been acquitted of racially aggravated harassment against former England rugby player Ugo Monye. The court found that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Witnesses supported Beukes’ claim that he used a racial slur towards his partner, not towards Monye. Beukes, who is from Cape Town, argued that the word used had no significance in his country. Magistrates concluded that Beukes did not intend to be threatening, abusive, or disorderly.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini were acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud involving $2 million of FIFA money in 2011. The Swiss federal court ruled in their favor, given the decade-long case with claims of a verbal agreement over the payment. Despite their legal victories, both Blatter and Platini faced career-ending bans from soccer due to corruption scandals. Platini’s ban expired in 2019, while Blatter remains exiled from soccer until late 2028.
The People of Red Mountain commemorated the massacre at Peehee Mu’huh in northern Nevada, where US Cavalry killed elders, women, and children in 1865. Descendants of the Fort McDermitt Paiute, Shoshone, and Bannock Tribes gathered to honor their ancestors with songs and offerings. Despite a new lithium mine under construction, the tribe remains dedicated to preserving their culture and land. The event highlighted the ongoing impact of violent colonialism on Native Americans and the importance of remembering their history.