Police Brutality
Police Brutality
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Louisiana Governor Knew About Body Cam Video In Black Man’s Death
Gov. John Bel Edwards watched the brutal 30 minute footage but didn’t immediately give it to investigators.
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Ex-NYPD Cop On Trial For Jan. 6th Riot Claims “Self-Defense”
Here’s what his defense tells us about American policing
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Police Decision in Cedric Lofton Case Prompts Advocates To Demand Justice
The 17-year-old Black teenager died in police custody at Kansas juvenile center, leaving community members wanting accountability for the officers involved
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Officers who Tased Jim Rogers to Death Appeal Termination [UPDATED]
The five officers involved are appealing the decision to be terminated but are also facing a lawsuit for the use of excessive force.
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Texas Court Denies the Appeal of Amber Guyger, the Ex-cop Who Killed Botham Jean In His Apartment
Botham Jean’s Killer: Amber Guyger will remain in prison after she was denied an appeal by the Texas Court of Appeals.
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Autopsy: Black Man was Shot 4 Times by Off-Duty NC Deputy
Jason Walker, 37, suffered injuries to his head, back, chest and thigh.
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Officer Who Shot and Killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant Cleared from Criminal Charges
The grand jury found Officer Nicholas Reardon’s use of deadly force justified because Ma’Khia was armed with a knife.
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Three Former Minneapolis Cops Guilty of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
Keung, Thou and Lane could face up to life in prison
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Ben Crump Takes the Case of NJ Teenager Cuffed By Cops
Video of the altercation between Z’kye Husain and Bridgewater Police went viral
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Warrants Issued for Dallas Officers who Shot BLM Protestors
The officers who fired rubber bullets into a crowd of protestors, resulting in severe injuries, are being held accountable for their use of excessive force.