Police Brutality
Police Brutality
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Brutal Video Shows Aftermath of Forceful Arrest. Family Members Want to Know What Happened First.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched in internal review after officers were seen beating a Black man bloody.
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Elijah McClain Told Police ‘I Can’t Breathe’ 7 Times During His Arrest. They Helped Kill Him Anyway.
The trial of one current and one former cop charged in McClain’s death started Wednesday.
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Why Are Cops Constantly Pulling Over Black Drivers in Beverly Hills?
A lawsuit is accusing Beverly Hills police of racially profiling nearly 1,100 Black drivers during traffic stops.
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Atlanta Officials are Stalling Efforts to Force a Vote on “Cop City”
Atlanta officials are refusing to verify signatures after activists gathered enough support to force a referendum vote on “Cop City”
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What Really Happened When Ohio Cops Shot An Unarmed, Pregnant Black Woman
The police have one story. A witness has another. The family told The Root that they want answers.
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21-Year-Old Texas Man Who Was Brutally Beaten During Arrest Speaks
Keandre Green underwent surgery for injuries sustained at the hands of officers.
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Murder Charges Handed Down in Police Shooting of Man Lying in Bed
Former Columbus Cop Ricky Anderson was indicted on murder charges for the fatal shooting of Donovan Lewis last year.
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Video: Ohio Cop Orders a K-9 To Attack Black Man With His Hands Up
Circleville Police Department is investigating the actions of a police officer who released a K-9 onto a Black man while he surrendered.
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2 Cops Charged in Abduction and Brutal Beating of St. Louis Man
Two St. Louis officers are facing criminal charges after allegedly driving a man to a secluded spot and beating him.
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2020 Racial Justice Protesters Won a Massive Victory in New York
New York City to pay $13 million to racial justice protesters who were beaten by police during 2020 protests.