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‘The Only Proof That They’re Offering Is That They’ve Been In His Company’ – Bill Cosby’s Lawyer Monique Pressley Tell All

Roland Martin talks to Bill Cosby‘s lawyer Monique Pressley about the allegations against the famed comedian/actor in where over 30 women are alleging that Cosby sexually assaulted them. So where does the case stands now? Read the transcript of the interview below: ROLAND MARTIN:  Tom, it’s been a crazy last couple of weeks.  Ever since the […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Sandra Bland Laid To Rest, Questions Remain Unanswered Regarding Her Death

Twenty-eight year old Sandra Bland was laid to rest on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Questions regarding her death, mental state at the time of her arrest and the encounter that lead to her arrest continue to swirl. Roland Martin details the latest developments in the case of #WhatHappenedToSandraBland during Monday’s edition of NewsOne Now. Activist: […]

NewsOne Now Essence Fest Special Audio Podcast

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you sights, sounds, and exclusive interviews from the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans.  India Arie Talks New Music, Addresses Skin Lightening Controversy Neo-soul sensation India Arie chatted with NewsOne Now host Roland Martin during the 2015 Essence Fest. During their conversation, Arie talked about her upcoming Christmas album and […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: More Questions Arise In The Sandra Bland Case

Questions regarding Sandra Bland’s mental state at the time of her detainment by the Waller County Sheriff’s office have come to the forefront as the investigation in to the death of the 28-year-old continues. As a result of a toxicology report revealing Bland had marijuana in her system, the Waller County DA requested that Bland’s […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Out Of Control, Over Policing Evident In The #SandraBland Dash Cam Video

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Martin breaks down the Sandra Bland dash cam video and takes your calls. Was this a case of over policing? Would you have reacted to Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia in the same or similar fashion as Bland did? All that and more in this edition of “The Roland […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Deconstructing The #SandraBland Dash Cam Video

As investigators continue to splice together details related to the mysterious death of Sandra Bland, a dash cam video of her July 10 arrest in Waller County, Texas has been released. The Texas Department of Public Safety released the nearly hour-long clip Tuesday evening, shedding new light on what happened in the moments before the […]

‘It’s A Murder Investigation Now’ – Yodit Tewolde, Former Dallas Prosecutor on Sandra Bland [VIDEO]

Roland Martin talks to former Dallas County Prosecutor Yodit Tewolde, about the latest in the case of Sandra Bland, the Illinois woman who was found dead in a Texas jail after being arrested for a traffic violation.   New dashcam video shows that the state trooper, now identified asBrian Encinia, saw Bland pulling out of […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: #SandraBland Case Treated Like Murder Investigation

Sandra Bland Case Being Treated As Homicide, Jail Surveillance Video Released Despite claims that Sandra Bland committed suicide in a Texas jail cell following a violent arrest after a traffic stop, a Waller County prosecutor said an investigation into her death is being handled “like a murder investigation.” Roland Martin, Criminal Defense Attorney Yodit Tewolde […]

Sandra Bland’s Family Spokesperson & Attorney Share Timeline, Details Of Events Leading To Her Death

Sandra Bland was on her way to a new job at her alma mater Prairie View A&M when she was arrested during a routine traffic stop for changing lanes without signaling. Two days later, while still in police custody, she was found dead, reportedly from hanging herself. The family and an outraged public have questioned […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: More Questions Arise As The #WhatHappenedToSandraBland Investigation Intensifies

Rev. Theresa Dear, who has known Sandra Bland since she was 9 years old and joined her church talks with Roland Martin about the investigation into the death of Bland. Rev. Dear told Martin there will be an independent autopsy of Sandra Bland, Civil Rights organization leaders are sending investigators to Waller County, TX. The family […]