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Padailypost
5 days ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Europe news

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. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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. [ more ]
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Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston

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

Students accused police of excessive force during encampment clearing. [ more ]
www.times-standard.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Cal Poly Humboldt campus protests draw ACLU response

Dialogue and negotiation are preferred over involving law enforcement in handling protests to prevent risks of excessive force and injuries. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Black Enterprise
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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. [ more ]
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The Nation
1 week ago
Education

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston

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. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Man beaten by Beach cops calls them 'violent mob' in federal civil rights lawsuit

Dolanta Crudup filed a federal lawsuit against Miami Beach police officers for violating his civil rights by brutally beating him.
The lawsuit alleges a culture of lawlessness and poor training within the Miami Beach Police Department. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

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 [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
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