Michael Brown
Coverage of Michael Brown in the Nexus archive.
- Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
Cori Bush, a former progressive Squad member, is challenging Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell in a Democratic primary, reflecting shifting views on Israel within the party. The race is part of broader political contests in Missouri, including GOP primaries and ballot measures on tax policy and constitutional amendments.
- When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
Families of Kelsey Harris and Nolan Xavier Wells have challenged official death investigations, seeking independent autopsies due to distrust in the process. The article highlights broader challenges in obtaining second autopsies, particularly in cases involving Black victims and law enforcement, with advocates pushing for systemic changes in death investigations.
- When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
Families of Nolan Xavier Wells and Kelsey Harris have challenged official death investigations, commissioning independent autopsies due to distrust in the systems. The article highlights broader challenges in obtaining second autopsies and systemic failures in suspicious death cases.
- When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
Families of Nolan Xavier Wells and Kelsey Harris are challenging official death investigations, seeking independent autopsies due to distrust in the initial findings. The article highlights systemic challenges in obtaining second autopsies, particularly in cases involving Black victims and domestic violence, with advocates pushing for reforms in suspicious death investigations.
- When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
Families questioning official death determinations often seek independent autopsies, as seen in cases like 31-year-old Kelsey Harris, ruled a suicide in 2021, and 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died in July 2023 during a boat trip. These cases highlight challenges in obtaining answers and systemic distrust, particularly in deaths involving Black victims or domestic violence contexts.
- Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell are engaged in a rematch for a Missouri congressional seat, reflecting broader Democratic Party tensions over progressive activism, moderate pragmatism, and issues like the U.S. alliance with Israel. Bush, a democratic socialist, faces Bell, a prosecutor, with both leveraging civil rights movement roots but diverging on political strategies.
- Mother of pregnant 14-year-old took money, sports tickets and other favors from daughter’s rapist, court documents say
A 14-year-old girl is pregnant, and her mother is accused of accepting money and favors from the alleged rapist, Dawson Brown. Both the mother and Brown face multiple felony charges, including human trafficking and statutory rape, with the case involving the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office and Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services.