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Polygon
5 days ago
Media industry

The best thrillers of the year so far

2024 has delivered exceptional thrillers, showcasing talents like Jeremy Saulnier in a mix of crime and personal struggles.
'Rebel Ridge' exemplifies masterful pacing and script precision in the thriller genre. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Defense Strategy in Gilgo Murder Case: Blame a Corrupt Police Chief

The defense in the Rex Heuermann case is suggesting that the investigation into the murders was tainted by the involvement of a disgraced former Long Island police chief. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

O.J. Simpson's trial cast a long shadow on the LAPD - but brought few changes

The O.J. Simpson trial highlighted LAPD's reputation more than Simpson's guilt. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
5 months ago
SF LGBT

Top of Your Stack: 4.4.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Debut YA novel with a coming-of-age theme.
Gripping mystery novel set in Spain with a diverse protagonist. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Met officer who shared database secrets with woman he met on Snapchat faces jail

DC Ishmael Donegan shared confidential information with a woman on Snapchat.
Donegan pleaded guilty to four counts of misconduct in public office. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
East Bay (California)

Ex-Antioch community services officer pleads guilty in college degree fraud scandal

An ex-Antioch community services officer has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for conspiring to fraudulently receive pay bumps through a city incentive program.
This guilty plea is part of a larger investigation into alleged crimes by more than a dozen officers in Antioch and Pittsburg, including accepting bribes and civil rights violations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

On a Single Day, Two Men Are Cleared in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Two men convicted of unrelated murders in New York City have been exonerated after decades in prison.
The exonerations highlight ongoing issues of wrongful convictions and police corruption.
Since 1989, at least 115 murder convictions in New York City have been overturned. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
2 months ago
New York City

The 'ultimate betrayal': South Florida cop accused of shaking down dealers for money and drugs sentenced to 11 years

A Miami cop pleaded guilty to extorting drug dealers during traffic stops, sentenced to 11 years in prison. [ more ]
https://www.rogerebert.com/
3 months ago
Writing

The Shield vs. The Wire | Black Writers Week | Roger Ebert

Both 'The Wire' and 'The Shield' depict institutional rot and its impact on communities, but differ in their portrayal of people from these communities. [ more ]
Fox News
3 months ago
New York City

NYPD inspector attempted to cover up his girlfriend drunkenly crashing his police car: Prosecutors

A New York Police Department inspector was indicted on charges of covering up his girlfriend's drunken crash with his police car, attempting to erase incriminating evidence. [ more ]
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