Posts Tagged ‘Police Violence’
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.
Read MoreDOJ opens civil rights investigation into traffic stop that preceded Tyre Nichols’ death
The Department of Justice is among several organizations that have opened investigations into the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.
Read MoreFamily of Memphis man who died after traffic stop ask police to release video
The family of Tyre Nichols is demanding to see police footage of the traffic stop that led to the young man’s death.
Read MoreTrial set for Black soldier suing police over violent stop
One U.S. Army soldier is heading to trial against the officer who allegedly illegally detained and assaulted the servicemember in 2020.
Read MoreEx-officer Aaron Dean sentenced to more than 11 years in prison in the death of Atatiana Jefferson
Aaron Dean, who killed Atatiana Jefferson, is the least former officer to be convicted of anti-Black violence while in the line of duty
Read MoreReimagining the police
One organization is exploring alternatives to police responding in emergency situations where their presence might traumatize citizens.
Read MoreFormer officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year prison term
A Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the murder of George Floyd has been sentenced for his responsibility in the victim’s death.
Read MoreAtlanta 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.
Read MoreFamily of Detroit man killed by police during mental health crisis sues city and 5 officers for $50 million
Porter Burks lost his life after police fired upon him over three dozen times after responding to a mental health check.
Read MoreFormer Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
Another of Derek Chauvin’s police compatriots, J. Alexander Kueng, has pleaded guilty in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
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