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Nolan Wells case update: Jason Whitlock blasts Ben Crump for stirring ‘racial animosity’ in Mississippi

Nolan Wells case update: Jason Whitlock blasts Ben Crump for stirring ‘racial animosity’ in Mississippi

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As questions continue to surround the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi, some public figures have publicly raised the possibility that race could have played a role. That discussion drew a sharp response from BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock, who argued that people are pushing a racial narrative before investigators have released final answers. Nolan Wells case: Jason Whitlock accuses critics of stoking ‘racial animosity’ (Credit: (L) Jason Whitlock/Instagram, (R) Nolan Wells/Instagram) Speaking on BlazeTV, Whitlock specifically criticized civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, accusing them of increasing racial tensions around the case. His comments came as the investigation into Wells’ death remains ongoing and authorities continue to examine the circumstances. Jason Whitlock targets Ben Crump During the BlazeTV segment, Whitlock claimed that several public figures were using the Nolan Wells case to create division. “All of these leaders, they’ve all been installed. They’ve all been installed to promote chaos. And there’s no bigger example than Ben Crump,” Whitlock said. He then launched into a personal attack on Crump, saying: “This man …

Delhi court reserves order on bail plea of couple accused of racial slurs

Delhi court reserves order on bail plea of couple accused of racial slurs

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A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of a married couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. Additional Sessions Judge Samar Vishal heard the arguments presented by both parties on Monday and reserved the order for Tuesday. The accused, Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, were arrested on February 25 by the Delhi Police for allegedly hurling racial slurs at the three northeastern women in south Delhi`s Malviya Nagar area. The counsel for the accused, advocate Gaurav, argued that the present case was merely a spontaneous dispute between two neighbours, where both parties used questionable language and derogatory remarks. It was not a case of racial discrimination that attracted the charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, as the accused were not aware that the complainants were tribal. They did not use any language specifically targeting their tribal identity, he said. He also argued the dispute occurred within their rented accommodation, which is not a “public place” as …

Rosanna Arquette slams Quentin Tarantino over use of racial slurs in films: ‘It’s not art, it’s racist and creepy’

Rosanna Arquette slams Quentin Tarantino over use of racial slurs in films: ‘It’s not art, it’s racist and creepy’

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Actor Rosanna Arquette has spoken out against filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, criticising what she describes as the excessive use of the N-word in his movies. Arquette, reflecting on her experience working on Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, called the repeated inclusion of the slur “not art” but “racist and creepy.” Actor Rosanna Arquette has condemned Quentin Tarantino’s frequent use of the N-word in his films, labelling it as racist and creepy. Rosanna slams Tarantino for use of racial slur In an interview with Deadline, Rosanna acknowledged the film’s enduring influence and iconic status but expressed strong disagreement with Tarantino’s approach to racial language in dialogue. “It’s iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. But personally I am over the use of the N-word. I hate it. I cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass. It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy,” Rosanna said. Tarantino’s use of racial slurs has been a longstanding point of debate. The word appears repeatedly across several of his films, including The Hateful Eight, Django …

Delhi couple arrested for racial slurs against Northeast women in Malviya Nagar

Delhi couple arrested for racial slurs against Northeast women in Malviya Nagar

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The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a married couple for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three of her neighbours from the Northeast in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area. Ruby Jain and her husband, Harsh Priya Singh, were taken into custody following an investigation in the FIR registered at Malviya Nagar Police Station.  According to the police, Ruby Jain allegedly hurled abusive and derogatory remarks at three women from Arunachal Pradesh during a row over repair work at their rented accommodation on February 20.  The police have invoked the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in the FIR against the arrested woman.  The arrest follows examination of video recordings and statements of witnesses that indicated racially charged remarks were made during the altercation.  The accused couple was produced before Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh on Wednesday, who later remanded them in judicial custody till March 11. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. …

BBC orders fast track probe into ‘serious mistake’ over racial slur by Tourette’s activist John Davidson at BAFTA Awards

BBC orders fast track probe into ‘serious mistake’ over racial slur by Tourette’s activist John Davidson at BAFTA Awards

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The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a “fast-tracked” internal investigation into the “serious mistake” that saw a racist slur aired during the BAFTA awards. Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award at BAFTA when an attendee shouted the N-word. (REUTERS) BBC orders investigation Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is “deeply mortified” after shouting the N-word at the London film and television awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an “involuntary tic”. He was heard shouting as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects in the movies at the ceremony. The investigation will probe why the slur was aired despite there being a two-hour delay between filming and the broadcast, and why it remained on the BBC’s streaming service iPlayer until the following morning. “The BBC has been reviewing what happened at BAFTA on Sunday evening,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “This was a serious mistake, and the …

‘Will Do Anything To Protect Northeast Dignity’: Kiren Rijiju On Racial Abuse Of Arunachal Women | India News

‘Will Do Anything To Protect Northeast Dignity’: Kiren Rijiju On Racial Abuse Of Arunachal Women | India News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 19:51 IST In his first remarks to the media on the case, Rijiju said he has been “following up personally” and assured that strict legal action will be taken. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. (File photo) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday assured strict action following the racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. In his first remarks to the media on the case, Rijiju said he has been “following up personally” and assured that strict legal action will be taken to ensure people from the “Northeast are not treated badly”. “It is my duty to take action… We will do anything to protect the Northeast’s dignity. We assure the people of the Northeast that there’s no need to worry. As long as we’re here, we’ll take action,” the Union Minister noted. #WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: On alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation towards three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, “Regarding the recent incident involving three Arunachal …

Accused Delhi man ‘ashamed’ over racial abuse of 3 Arunachal women, apologises| India News

Accused Delhi man ‘ashamed’ over racial abuse of 3 Arunachal women, apologises| India News

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The Delhi resident accused of allegedly racially abusing and threatening three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar has expressed shame over his and his wife’s remarks, apologising to the northeastern people. The accused further called the women ‘sex workers’ and used derogatory remarks against them. (X/Screengrab) Harsh Singh, a resident of Malviya Nagar, and his wife, Ruby Jain, have been booked in case of racial abuse against three northeastern women residing in their building. A dispute over some repair work turned ugly as dust from the AC installation process landed on the accused couple’s floor. Police registered a first information report (FIR) under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 79 (word intended to insult a woman’s modesty), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 3(5) (common intention) and 196 (promoting enmity on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc.) against Singh and his wife. ‘Definitely ashamed’ Speaking to news agency ANI, Singh said that while he and his wife are “definitely ashamed” of the incident, he would also want to clarify that the remarks were made …

‘We Are Ashamed’: Delhi Man Booked For Racial Abuse Says Remarks Made In ‘Heat Of The Moment’ | India News

‘We Are Ashamed’: Delhi Man Booked For Racial Abuse Says Remarks Made In ‘Heat Of The Moment’ | India News

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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 23:46 IST The controversy arose from an altercation in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, where three women from Arunachal Pradesh alleged that they were subjected to racial slurs. Delhi couple, including Harsh Singh, have been booked by Delhi Police | Image: X A Delhi man booked for allegedly racially abusing three women from Arunachal Pradesh has apologised for his remarks, saying the incident escalated “in the heat of the moment” and that he did not intend to insult the northeastern community. Harsh Singh, one of the accused in the case registered by Delhi Police, said he and his family were cooperating fully with the investigation and had faith in the police and the judiciary. “We are definitely ashamed. I am not such a person, but it was in the heat of the moment. We did not intend to do so,” Singh said in a video statement, adding that he would accept whatever punishment the law decides after an impartial probe. The controversy arose from an altercation in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, where …

‘Won’t Be Tolerated’: Jyotiraditya Scindia Reacts To Racial Abuse Of Arunachal Women In Delhi | India News

‘Won’t Be Tolerated’: Jyotiraditya Scindia Reacts To Racial Abuse Of Arunachal Women In Delhi | India News

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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 16:34 IST Scindia said he had spoken to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and had also taken up the matter with the Delhi Police Commissioner. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. (File Photo: PTI) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Tuesday condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, saying such injustice “will not be tolerated”. The three women were allegedly subjected to racial abuse and intimidation by their neighbours following a dispute over repair work at their rented flat. A video of the incident has been widely shared on social media, triggering public outrage and once again drawing attention to discrimination faced by people from the Northeast. In a post on X, Scindia said he was “deeply disturbed” by the incident. “A minor residential issue escalating into abuse and intimidation rooted in prejudice is profoundly shameful,” he wrote. Deeply disturbed by the racial harassment faced by three young women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. A …