Bring That Week Back: Missing Boy Found Alive in Father's Basement

Plus, New Yorkers can now sue NYPD for racial profiling.

Boy Found in Father’s Basement Alive - New Yorkers can now sue NYPD for stop and frisk violations, plus more national news. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege) and Nicole PhillipAfter being missing for two weeks, 12-year-old Charlie Bothuell was found alive in his father’s basement. The home had been searched several times and the boy was found on the fourth trip. The basement was stocked with food, though Charlie allegedly said he was hungry when the police found him, and he is currently undergoing a medical evaluation. Bothuell’s father says he’s shocked and allegedly had no idea the son was in his home.(Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy Detroit Police Department)

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Boy Found in Father’s Basement Alive - New Yorkers can now sue NYPD for stop and frisk violations, plus more national news. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege) and Nicole PhillipAfter being missing for two weeks, 12-year-old Charlie Bothuell was found alive in his father’s basement. The home had been searched several times and the boy was found on the fourth trip. The basement was stocked with food, though Charlie allegedly said he was hungry when the police found him, and he is currently undergoing a medical evaluation. Bothuell’s father says he’s shocked and allegedly had no idea the son was in his home.(Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy Detroit Police Department)

New Yorkers Can Now Sue NYPD Cops for Stop-and-Frisk - New Yorkers who have been subject to stop-and-frisk and racial profiling are now protected by the law. The Manhattan Justice Anil Singh upheld the Community Safety Act passed by the City Council last year that makes it easier for the public to sue cops. The city police unions attempted to block the law. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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New Yorkers Can Now Sue NYPD Cops for Stop-and-Frisk - New Yorkers who have been subject to stop-and-frisk and racial profiling are now protected by the law. The Manhattan Justice Anil Singh upheld the Community Safety Act passed by the City Council last year that makes it easier for the public to sue cops. The city police unions attempted to block the law. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Baby K’Tan Package Sparks Outrage on Social Media - A photo of a baby sling manufactured by Baby K’Tan, went viral for its alleged stereotypical messages on its packaging. One package features a single Black woman with a baby. But another package features a white woman with a baby with a man next to her. (Photo: Baby K'tan)

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Baby K’Tan Package Sparks Outrage on Social Media - A photo of a baby sling manufactured by Baby K’Tan, went viral for its alleged stereotypical messages on its packaging. One package features a single Black woman with a baby. But another package features a white woman with a baby with a man next to her. (Photo: Baby K'tan)

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Criticism for Detroit Article With No Black Presence - Monica Drake, travel editor at The New York Times, was criticized for not including minority businesses in an article called “A Gleam of Renewal in Struggling Detroit.” Drake said she will discuss diversity with her team and was glad the issue was brought up. Julie Alvin, a freelancer who wrote the piece, said she would “love to hear about minority-owned businesses in Corktown.”(Photo: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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#FelonCrushFriday - Leave it to Twitter to create a viral hashtag movement inspired by an attractive felon. #FelonCrushFriday, a spin on the traditional #FlashbackFriday, was born after the mugshot of Jeremy Meeks left social media in a frenzy. Adding a clever spin to the creative tag, users have added celebrities and television characters to the mix, including Orange Is the New Black's Poussey, and recently released singer Chris Brown.(Photo: AP Photo/Stockton Police Department)

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“Hot Felon” Mugshot Goes Viral - Jeremy Meeks, a 30-year-old felon, became an overnight sensation for his model looks last week. The Stockton Police Department in California posted his mugshot and the image received thousands of comments and shares calling him handsome and others ridiculing the attention he’s getting. (Photo: AP Photo/Stockton Police Department)

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Chapman University to Pay $75,000 to Settle Discrimination - Chapman University in Southern California has settled a lawsuit that alleged they discriminated against a Black faculty member. The school will pay out $75,000. Stephanie Dellande, an African-American, was refused promotion and tenure, according to the suit.(Photo: Chapman University)

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Chapman University to Pay $75,000 to Settle Discrimination - Chapman University in Southern California has settled a lawsuit that alleged they discriminated against a Black faculty member. The school will pay out $75,000. Stephanie Dellande, an African-American, was refused promotion and tenure, according to the suit.(Photo: Chapman University)

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"Stand Your Ground" Extended to Warning Shots - Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law now covers warning shots. The extension to the controversial law was signed by Governor Rick Scott on Friday. The new provision was created in light of Marissa Alexander’s case in which she was found guilty for firing a shot at her husband during a domestic dispute.(Photo: Reuters/Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union/Pool)

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Missing 8-Month-Old Baby Found Safe - Baby Genesis Haley is safe after going missing on Monday at 1 a.m. in Houston. Her mother stopped at a convenience store and left the baby in the car, when someone got into the vehicle and drove off.(Photo: KHOU 11 News)

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Missing 8-Month-Old Baby Found Safe - Baby Genesis Haley is safe after going missing on Monday at 1 a.m. in Houston. Her mother stopped at a convenience store and left the baby in the car, when someone got into the vehicle and drove off.(Photo: KHOU 11 News)

Burning and Death of Transgender Woman May Be Hate Crime - The remains of Yaz’min Shancez, a 31-year-old transgender woman, were found behind a vehicle in Fort Myers, Fla. The victim’s body was burned, according to witnesses. Authorities are calling the incident a homicide, but are still looking for a motive behind the killing.(Photo: Lee County Sheriff's Office)

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Burning and Death of Transgender Woman May Be Hate Crime - The remains of Yaz’min Shancez, a 31-year-old transgender woman, were found behind a vehicle in Fort Myers, Fla. The victim’s body was burned, according to witnesses. Authorities are calling the incident a homicide, but are still looking for a motive behind the killing.(Photo: Lee County Sheriff's Office)