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Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death

The family of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten to death by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis on Wednesday.

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Black family awarded $8 million after being detained, handcuffed by police

A California jury awarded a Black mother and her two daughters more than $8 million after local police detained them near a Starbucks.

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Here’s Why We Shouldn’t Fund the Police

Brianna Patt argues why the recent increase in Dallas police funding is not the solution, especially for the Black community.

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NYC to pay millions to George Floyd protesters boxed in by police

New York City is set to pay millions to protesters who were mistreated during racial protests in June 2020.

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LA police union says officers not at fault in recent deadly arrests

The LA police made a tone deaf statement that blamed victims who died at the hands of police over the first few days of 2023.

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Atlanta to pay $1M to Rayshard Brooks’ family after deadly police shooting

The family of Rayshard Brooks, who died after a police shooting, will receive compensation from the city of Atlanta.

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Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police

After multiple incidents causing injuries and death to Louisiana residents, the U.S. Justice Department will investigate the state’s police.

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For Black people, the mental effects of police killings linger

“It’s not a post-traumatic stress disorder or injury because we’re not in a post-racist society. It’s something we have to deal with every day,” one expert said. By Minyvonne Burke,…

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Prosecutors Rest Their Case in Trial Over Police Stun Gun Death of Eurie Martin

Witnesses recall the officers yelling at Martin while he was face down on the ground and tasing him repeatedly, sometimes for as long as two minutes at a time.

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Special News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – George Floyd’s Family Meets With Biden Amid Negotiations Over Police Reform Bill

President Biden lauded the courage of George Floyd’s family after meeting with them on the first anniversary of his murder by a Minneapolis police officer, a killing that launched protests and calls for police reform nationwide.

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