Attorneys for Silvonus Shannon, who was convicted for his role in the beating death of Derrion Albert last month, have filed a motion for a new trial. Shannon said that he was acting in self-defense during the beating death of Albert, the Fenger High School student that was captured on videotape and sparked a nationwide discussion on violence. more ›

After three teens were charged yesterday in last week's beating death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert, a fourth teen was also charged: 16 year-old Eric Carson. Neighbors also held a vigil yesterday, attended by around 250 people, that got a bit heated at times. An activist going by the name Queen Sister shouted through a bullhorn, "The mayor is out fighting for the Olympics, and our youth are here fighting for their lives!" more ›