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When Good People Do Nothing

by Cara May 9, 2008

VERY STRONG TRIGGER WARNING The story of Romona Moore’s murder is horrific, not only because of the terrifying brutality involved, but because of the terrifying apathy that allowed it to occur. Moore is dead because she and those who tried to help her were ignored. It’s a really shitty consolation, but the very least we [...]

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Breaking: Nixzmary Brown’s Stepfather Convicted of Manslaughter

by Cara March 18, 2008

Cesar Rodriguez – stepfather of Nixzmary Brown, the 7-year-old girl who was subject to persistent physical abuse that eventually killed her – was convicted of manslaughter. A jury in Brooklyn acquitted Cesar Rodriguez, the stepfather of 7-year-old Nixzmary Brown, of second-degree murder Tuesday, but convicted him of a lesser charge, first-degree manslaughter, for fatally beating her as [...]

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