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Black Lives Matter

US jury finds cop guilty of excessive force in Taylor death DW 11/02/2024

A former police officer was convicted of using excessive force during the raid that killed Breonna Taylor, raising accountability concerns.

Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor

Former Kentucky police detective was convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched raid, marking a pivotal moment for police accountability.

US: Ex-cop used excessive force on Breonna Taylor jury DW 11/02/2024

A former Kentucky police officer was convicted of excessive force in the Breonna Taylor case, highlighting issues of police accountability and reform.

US jury finds cop guilty of excessive force in Taylor death DW 11/02/2024

A former police officer was convicted of using excessive force during the raid that killed Breonna Taylor, raising accountability concerns.

Ex-Kentucky officer convicted of using excessive force against Breonna Taylor

Former Kentucky police detective was convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched raid, marking a pivotal moment for police accountability.

US: Ex-cop used excessive force on Breonna Taylor jury DW 11/02/2024

A former Kentucky police officer was convicted of excessive force in the Breonna Taylor case, highlighting issues of police accountability and reform.
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#wrongful-death-lawsuit

Jayland Walker's Family Settles With Akron for $4.8 Million Over Police Shooting

The family of Jayland Walker settled a wrongful-death lawsuit for $4.8 million after he was shot by police during a traffic stop attempt.

Appeals court dismisses lawsuit over 2020 fatal police shooting in Brookline

Officers involved in the shooting of Juston Root, who had a BB gun, were cleared of criminal charges in the wrongful death lawsuit due to their perceived reasonable actions.

Jayland Walker's Family Settles With Akron for $4.8 Million Over Police Shooting

The family of Jayland Walker settled a wrongful-death lawsuit for $4.8 million after he was shot by police during a traffic stop attempt.

Appeals court dismisses lawsuit over 2020 fatal police shooting in Brookline

Officers involved in the shooting of Juston Root, who had a BB gun, were cleared of criminal charges in the wrongful death lawsuit due to their perceived reasonable actions.
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#cerebral-palsy

Charges dropped against deaf Black man punched, Tasered by Phoenix police

Charges against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, were dismissed after a review revealed issues with police conduct in his arrest.

Footage of Arizona police punching and tasering deaf Black man sparks outcry

Phoenix police face criticism for excessive force used against a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy during an arrest captured on body camera footage.

Charges dropped against deaf Black man punched, Tasered by Phoenix police

Charges against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, were dismissed after a review revealed issues with police conduct in his arrest.

Footage of Arizona police punching and tasering deaf Black man sparks outcry

Phoenix police face criticism for excessive force used against a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy during an arrest captured on body camera footage.
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#tyre-nichols

Fatal beating of Tyre Nichols shown over and over at police trial

The federal trial of three former officers in the Tyre Nichols case includes extensive video footage emphasizing the brutality of the arrest and defendants' claims of mistaken blame.

Former Memphis Officer Apologizes for His Role in Tyre Nichols's Death

Desmond Mills Jr. expressed deep remorse and sorrow for his role in Tyre Nichols's death during his testimony, marking a significant moment in the trial.
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Former officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it

Former officer testified to punching Tyre Nichols while held by colleagues, admitting to excessive force and subsequent lies about the incident.
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Former officer says Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when taken from car during stop

Tyre Nichols was not a threat during his arrest, highlighting issues of excessive police force and communication failures among officers.
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Ex-Memphis officers face trial in death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols

The trial for Tyre Nichols' death features charged officers facing potential life sentences for excessive force and conspiracy to cover up the incident.

Fatal beating of Tyre Nichols shown over and over at police trial

The federal trial of three former officers in the Tyre Nichols case includes extensive video footage emphasizing the brutality of the arrest and defendants' claims of mistaken blame.

Former Memphis Officer Apologizes for His Role in Tyre Nichols's Death

Desmond Mills Jr. expressed deep remorse and sorrow for his role in Tyre Nichols's death during his testimony, marking a significant moment in the trial.

Former officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it

Former officer testified to punching Tyre Nichols while held by colleagues, admitting to excessive force and subsequent lies about the incident.

Former officer says Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when taken from car during stop

Tyre Nichols was not a threat during his arrest, highlighting issues of excessive police force and communication failures among officers.

Ex-Memphis officers face trial in death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols

The trial for Tyre Nichols' death features charged officers facing potential life sentences for excessive force and conspiracy to cover up the incident.
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#civil-rights

Domestic violence suspect sues San Diego police officer who shot him after he fled with baby

A man shot by police during an alleged threat has filed a lawsuit claiming excessive force, asserting he was not armed when shot.

S.F. denies claim by Black woman injured by SFPD officer in jaywalking stop

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office denied Christiana Porter's claim of excessive force in a police stop, with a trend of denial in such cases.

Assault suspect sues California cop who shot him while holding baby

A man is suing San Diego after an officer shot him while he was holding his infant daughter, claiming excessive force and civil rights violations.

Sheriff's deputy facing federal charge over violent incident outside Lancaster WinCo

Los Angeles deputy Trevor Kirk charged with excessive force in a June 2023 incident, facing potential 10-year prison sentence.

San Jose: Ninth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for officer who shot activist in groin at George Floyd protests

The Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.

Black woman injured by SFPD after jaywalking, files legal claim against city

A San Francisco woman filed a claim against the city alleging excessive police force after an incident that left her injured.

Domestic violence suspect sues San Diego police officer who shot him after he fled with baby

A man shot by police during an alleged threat has filed a lawsuit claiming excessive force, asserting he was not armed when shot.

S.F. denies claim by Black woman injured by SFPD officer in jaywalking stop

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office denied Christiana Porter's claim of excessive force in a police stop, with a trend of denial in such cases.

Assault suspect sues California cop who shot him while holding baby

A man is suing San Diego after an officer shot him while he was holding his infant daughter, claiming excessive force and civil rights violations.

Sheriff's deputy facing federal charge over violent incident outside Lancaster WinCo

Los Angeles deputy Trevor Kirk charged with excessive force in a June 2023 incident, facing potential 10-year prison sentence.

San Jose: Ninth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for officer who shot activist in groin at George Floyd protests

The Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.

Black woman injured by SFPD after jaywalking, files legal claim against city

A San Francisco woman filed a claim against the city alleging excessive police force after an incident that left her injured.
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#tyreek-hill
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New York City

Tyreek Hill calls for firing of police officer after traffic stop, detainment

Tyreek Hill's traffic stop raises concerns about police conduct and the use of excessive force against Black individuals.

Miami Dolphins Player Slams Police for Handcuffing Teammate Tyreek Hill Before Season Opener: Excessive Force on a Black Man'

Jevon Holland condemned police treatment of Tyreek Hill during his detainment, highlighting the excessive use of force and systemic issues in America.

Stephen A. Smith Rips Police for Handcuffing Tyreek Hill

Stephen A. Smith condemned the police handling of Tyreek Hill's detainment, calling it excessive and unnecessary.

Tyreek Hill calls for firing of police officer after traffic stop, detainment

Tyreek Hill's traffic stop raises concerns about police conduct and the use of excessive force against Black individuals.

Miami Dolphins Player Slams Police for Handcuffing Teammate Tyreek Hill Before Season Opener: Excessive Force on a Black Man'

Jevon Holland condemned police treatment of Tyreek Hill during his detainment, highlighting the excessive use of force and systemic issues in America.

Stephen A. Smith Rips Police for Handcuffing Tyreek Hill

Stephen A. Smith condemned the police handling of Tyreek Hill's detainment, calling it excessive and unnecessary.
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#qualified-immunity

San Jose police denied immunity in excessive force lawsuit - San Jose Spotlight

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court's ruling allows excessive force lawsuit against police officers to proceed, challenging qualified immunity.

LAPD officer kept shooting after suspect was down, but court says law protects her

Qualified immunity protects LAPD officer in controversial shooting case.
Officer shielded from federal claims despite using excessive force.

San Jose police denied immunity in excessive force lawsuit - San Jose Spotlight

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court's ruling allows excessive force lawsuit against police officers to proceed, challenging qualified immunity.

LAPD officer kept shooting after suspect was down, but court says law protects her

Qualified immunity protects LAPD officer in controversial shooting case.
Officer shielded from federal claims despite using excessive force.
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DA declines to charge Black woman slammed into wall during SFPD jaywalking stop

The SF District Attorney's Office did not file charges against Christiana Porter, who alleged excessive force during a police encounter.
#law-enforcement

L.A. sheriff's deputy sentenced to probation for assault on woman with mental disability

A sheriff's deputy pleaded no contest to assaulting a woman during a call, leading to criminal charges and a substantial financial settlement.

Deputy who killed mother in front of child also body-slammed school janitor, lawsuit says

Allegations against Deputy Ty Shelton include body-slamming a school janitor prior to a fatal shooting incident.
Lawsuit targets Deputy Shelton and the Sheriff's Department, claiming excessive force used against the school janitor.

L.A. sheriff's deputy sentenced to probation for assault on woman with mental disability

A sheriff's deputy pleaded no contest to assaulting a woman during a call, leading to criminal charges and a substantial financial settlement.

Deputy who killed mother in front of child also body-slammed school janitor, lawsuit says

Allegations against Deputy Ty Shelton include body-slamming a school janitor prior to a fatal shooting incident.
Lawsuit targets Deputy Shelton and the Sheriff's Department, claiming excessive force used against the school janitor.
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#protests

Police officer suspended from all duties after Manchester Airport video

A police officer has been suspended following a video of alleged excessive force at Manchester Airport.

Georgia police accused of beating protesters against foreign influence' bill

Riot police accused of excessive force against protesters in Georgia picketing over a controversial foreign influence law.

After arrests, emotions still raw for Emerson protesters as arraignments continue

Students accused police of excessive force during encampment clearing.

Police officer suspended from all duties after Manchester Airport video

A police officer has been suspended following a video of alleged excessive force at Manchester Airport.

Georgia police accused of beating protesters against foreign influence' bill

Riot police accused of excessive force against protesters in Georgia picketing over a controversial foreign influence law.

After arrests, emotions still raw for Emerson protesters as arraignments continue

Students accused police of excessive force during encampment clearing.
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#nypd

Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn Paper

Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.

NYPD accused of using excessive force on Brooklyn protesters, but mayor says videos show officers were right

Mayor Adams defended NYPD for handling a pro-Palestinian rally, praising their response to an 'unruly group.'

NYPD to stop 'kettling' protestors after judge denies union bid to nix deal

The NYPD will stop using the crowd-control tactic known as 'kettling' after a judge denied the police union's bid to scuttle a federal settlement.
The police union does not have veto power over the settlement and cannot scuttle the deal unless it can claim legal prejudice, which it has not met.

Black Woman Sues NYPD in 6-Figure Suit For Alleged Race-Based Brutality

23-year-old Christine Greaves was allegedly violently detained by NYPD officers during a Brooklyn funeral.
Her lawyer alleges that the incident mirrored the killing of George Floyd.

Over the top' cop in Brooklyn caught on camera punching pro-Palestine protesters during museum scuffle | amNewYork

A NYPD captain allegedly punched protesters during a pro-Palestine demonstration at the Brooklyn Museum, sparking controversy.

Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest * Brooklyn Paper

Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.

NYPD accused of using excessive force on Brooklyn protesters, but mayor says videos show officers were right

Mayor Adams defended NYPD for handling a pro-Palestinian rally, praising their response to an 'unruly group.'

NYPD to stop 'kettling' protestors after judge denies union bid to nix deal

The NYPD will stop using the crowd-control tactic known as 'kettling' after a judge denied the police union's bid to scuttle a federal settlement.
The police union does not have veto power over the settlement and cannot scuttle the deal unless it can claim legal prejudice, which it has not met.

Black Woman Sues NYPD in 6-Figure Suit For Alleged Race-Based Brutality

23-year-old Christine Greaves was allegedly violently detained by NYPD officers during a Brooklyn funeral.
Her lawyer alleges that the incident mirrored the killing of George Floyd.

Over the top' cop in Brooklyn caught on camera punching pro-Palestine protesters during museum scuffle | amNewYork

A NYPD captain allegedly punched protesters during a pro-Palestine demonstration at the Brooklyn Museum, sparking controversy.
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Brooklyn protest fallout: Mayor Adams says there will be review of NYPD actions, Public Advocate Williams condemns aggression' | amNewYork

Officials scrutinize NYPD response to Brooklyn pro-Palestine protest for alleged excessive force.
#wrongful-death

Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid California Inquiry

Use of excessive force by sheriff's deputies in a Southern California jail led to the death of a man involved in a confrontation in 2020.

Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusations

Miami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.
Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.
Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations.

Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid California Inquiry

Use of excessive force by sheriff's deputies in a Southern California jail led to the death of a man involved in a confrontation in 2020.

Miami-Dade police facing excessive force, wrongful death accusations

Miami-Dade police officers facing allegations in excessive force and wrongful death lawsuit from 2014 tasing incident.
Federal appeals court overturned summary judgment, allowing pursuit of claims against officers.
Court highlights the importance of considering evidence collectively while evaluating excessive force allegations.
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#police-brutality

Woman sues police after her arm is broken during an arrest

The article highlights a lawsuit filed by Valeria Hernandez against the city of Palo Alto, alleging excessive force by Officer Ian Johnson during an incident at Pizza My Heart.

Police Officers Used Stun Gun on Migrant Holding Toddler, Video Shows

NYC officials investigating a violent confrontation at a shelter where police officers hit and used a stun gun on a Venezuelan migrant holding his child.

Two Indiana Police Officers Are Acquitted of Excessive Force in 2020 Protesters' Arrests

Two Indianapolis police officers have been acquitted of using excessive force during arrests at a protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
The jury found the officers not guilty of four charges but could not reach a verdict on one charge of battery and one charge of official misconduct.

San Jose pays $350K to woman kicked and dragged by police officer in viral encounter

The San Jose City Council approved a $350,000 payment to settle a federal excessive-force lawsuit filed by Guadalupe Marin against the police officer who kicked and dragged her during a car stop.

Woman sues police after her arm is broken during an arrest

The article highlights a lawsuit filed by Valeria Hernandez against the city of Palo Alto, alleging excessive force by Officer Ian Johnson during an incident at Pizza My Heart.

Police Officers Used Stun Gun on Migrant Holding Toddler, Video Shows

NYC officials investigating a violent confrontation at a shelter where police officers hit and used a stun gun on a Venezuelan migrant holding his child.

Two Indiana Police Officers Are Acquitted of Excessive Force in 2020 Protesters' Arrests

Two Indianapolis police officers have been acquitted of using excessive force during arrests at a protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
The jury found the officers not guilty of four charges but could not reach a verdict on one charge of battery and one charge of official misconduct.

San Jose pays $350K to woman kicked and dragged by police officer in viral encounter

The San Jose City Council approved a $350,000 payment to settle a federal excessive-force lawsuit filed by Guadalupe Marin against the police officer who kicked and dragged her during a car stop.
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College Faculty Members Are Teaching a Lesson in Solidarity

Student protests for divestment led to over 100 arrests at Columbia University, sparking faculty backlash and a wider movement across American colleges.

Buena Park police officers used excessive force in deadly shooting, jury finds

Excessive force used by officers in fatal shooting of mentally distressed teenager.
Mother awarded $3.5 million in damages in jury verdict.

Mother of Navy vet killed by L.A. police as he held a metal bar will receive $24 million

Police shot Navy veteran holding a metal bar, mistaking it for a machete, leading to a $24.45 million settlement for his mother.
A federal jury awarded $23.8 million, deeming the use of force by LAPD officers excessive in this case.

Mississippi ex-deputy gets 20-year sentence in racist torture of two Black men

Former sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years for racist assault and sexual assault
Judge calls crimes egregious and justifies sentence at the top of the guidelines range

Five SAS soldiers arrested in Syria war crimes investigation

Five British special forces members investigated for war crimes in Syria.
Allegations of excessive force in the shooting of a suspected militant.

Phoenix police have a pattern of violating civil rights, Justice Dept. report says

Phoenix police face allegations of discrimination and excessive force after a federal civil rights investigation.

Justice Department Chides Phoenix Police Over Civil Rights Violations

The Justice Department found Phoenix police using excessive force and discriminatory policing, leading to constitutional violations against Black, Hispanic, and Native American people.
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