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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Senior police officer investigated in arrest footage case

A high-ranking Northamptonshire police officer is under investigation for allegedly perverting justice related to a woman's arrest video request.
#police-misconduct
France news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. police officer put on leave amid domestic violence allegations

A Shrewsbury police officer faces criminal charges for allegedly threatening his wife with a gun and abusing substances.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Met Police sergeant sacked after drink driving on Iranian embassy protection duty

A police sergeant was dismissed for reporting to duty intoxicated, exceeding legal alcohol limits while supervising security at the Iranian embassy.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down

Police mishandled body-worn video evidence and retained intrusive footage of a woman's detention, raising serious concerns about data handling practices.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Man Beaten By Officers In Viral NYPD Arrest Video Files $100M Lawsuit

A Brooklyn man filed a $100 million lawsuit against police for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Ex-City of London Police officer who assaulted child found to have breached professional standards

A former City of London Police officer was convicted of assaulting a child and found to have breached professional standards.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC

Timothy Brown was brutally beaten by police during a botched drug arrest, leading to a $100 million legal claim against the city and NYPD.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Met Police sergeant sacked after drink driving on Iranian embassy protection duty

A police sergeant was dismissed for reporting to duty intoxicated, exceeding legal alcohol limits while supervising security at the Iranian embassy.
#nypd
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Law
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter after killing a man during a drug bust.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
2 days ago

Man Beaten By Cops In Brooklyn Liquor Store Suing For $100M | 710 WOR

A man is suing NYC and NYPD for $100 million after being beaten by officers who mistook him for a drug suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Brooklyn man suing for $100M after being wrongfully detained by NYPD

A Brooklyn man is suing the city and NYPD for $100 million after a viral video showed his wrongful arrest.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

NYPD: Brooklyn North Narcotics module disbanded following violent arrest in Boerum Hill

The Brooklyn North Narcotics module was disbanded after officers mistakenly arrested Timothy Brown and used excessive force during the operation.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Somerville has been trying to fire a police detective since 2018. He's still getting paid.

Dante DiFronzo has earned $535,238.40 in administrative leave pay since 2017, amid accusations of withholding evidence and lying on reports after he 'deputized' a street source.
Law
Law
from48 hills
4 days ago

Jury acquits man who spent 18 months in jail while DA delayed giving evidence to his laywer - 48 hills

Pierre Constant was wrongfully arrested and spent 18 months in jail before being acquitted due to police misconduct and withheld evidence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Chicago Paid Lawyers Billing 69 Hours In One Day - Above the Law

Chicago paid legal bills with timekeepers logging over 24 hours in a day, raising concerns about invoice oversight and billing practices.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sex offender convicted of rape after innocent man's wrongful imprisonment

Paul Quinn, 52, was found guilty by a jury of the sex attack on a young mother as she walked home in Little Hulton, Salford, in the early hours of the morning on July 19, 2003.
UK news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Long Island dentist who stockpiled ghost guns sues police after botched raid ends in dropped charges | amNewYork

In the 2022 incident, police were responding to a 911 call from a frightened employee of Paul Carey, who runs a dentist practice out of his Massapequa home, saying she'd seen Carey brandishing a gun after yelling her name from inside his house, where he kept, per law enforcement, a hefty armory that included over 30 guns; many loaded, 61 high-capacity magazines; seven silencers; 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
Law
#wrongful-conviction
Brooklyn
fromMerrick, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Man Jailed For 30 Years Says He Was Forced Into Murder Confession, New Lawsuit Says

A Brooklyn resident accuses Nassau County detectives of forcing a false murder confession and withholding exculpatory evidence, leading to over 30 years of wrongful imprisonment.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn man who wrongly served 31 years for murder sues Nassau County for malicious prosecution

Christopher Ellis spent 31 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, alleging police misconduct and withheld evidence.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

State senator sues Sacramento, accuses police of fabricating evidence in 'retaliatory' DUI arrest

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes is suing Sacramento for false DUI accusations linked to her legislation opposed by police, claiming discrimination and retaliation.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police Taskforce officer charged with rape

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape following an off-duty incident in January 2025, with court appearance scheduled for March 9.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police Taskforce officer charged with rape

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape following an off-duty incident in January 2025, with court appearance scheduled for March 9.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Plymouth police officer, husband arrested amid allegations of sexual abuse

Court records indicate Pelrine, 31, is facing three counts of aggravated child rape with force and one count of aggravated statutory child rape. Forand's charges were not immediately clear.
Boston
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Afroman And Elon Had Very Different Trial Experiences - Above the Law

Afroman's music response to a police raid led to a jury rejecting officers' $3.9 million lawsuit against him.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police facing probe over death of student, 19, found in King's Cross hotel room with middle-aged men

Scotland Yard faces investigation for mishandling the case of Edward Cornes, a student found dead under suspicious circumstances.
#breonna-taylor
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal prosecutors ask to dismiss charges against officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the Breonna Taylor case, citing lack of direct link to her death.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal prosecutors ask to dismiss charges against officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the Breonna Taylor case, citing lack of direct link to her death.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former Met officer who systematically' groomed then raped girl and woman jailed for 24 years

You abused the most intimate trust of each of your victims. In each case you systematically groomed your victim, first to befriend them, then to abuse them, finally to bend them to your will.
LGBT
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Tuskegee coach files $1M suit against Morehouse, school officers

During the ceremonial handshake that followed the game between the two teams, Coach Taylor made a request to Officer Clark to remove unauthorized students from the ceremonial handshake line. In response, Officer Clark chose not to ensure the safety of the student athletes, coaches, and staff of Tuskegee University.
Law
Law
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Sheriff's Deputies Who Raided His House

An Ohio jury ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a defamation and privacy lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies who were mocked in his music videos following an unfounded 2022 drug raid on his home.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lowell murder trial delayed after lead State Police investigator allegedly causes fatal crash while driving drunk

The reasons behind these delays revolve around State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley, who was involved in a fatal crash in Woburn in December 2023, records show. Quigley, who investigated the Phan brothers' case, struck a wheelchair van with his police cruiser. One month after the crash, Angelo Schettino, a passenger in that van, died from his injuries.
Law
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Police Scotland fined for mishandling victim data

Police Scotland was fined £66,000 for extracting an entire mobile phone's contents from a crime victim instead of only necessary text messages, exposing sensitive personal data including special category information.
Boston Celtics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Jaylen Brown, Beverly Hills police and a videotaped incident stoke debate about racial bias

Beverly Hills police shut down Jaylen Brown's private All-Star Weekend event, prompting him to reject the city's apology and consider legal action over financial and reputational damage.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Williams: Shambles of Bikegate case highlights real concerns over gardai's lack of judgment

The experienced and respected midlands-based detective with over 30 years of unblemished service endured a nightmare after he was suspended for more than three years.
London politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

NYPD cop arrested for raping woman after party in Brooklyn: D.A.

The victim was alone in a car with Morris when she repeatedly told him to stop and tried to push him away as he forced himself on her after a party both of them had attended in Brooklyn, according to prosecutors. The pair had known each other for about two years and shared mutual friends, prosecutors said.
NYC LGBT
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice

An undercover police officer used taxpayer funds for a romantic Venice trip while deceiving a woman into an intimate relationship during his six-year infiltration of activist groups.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAPD officer accused of skydiving while on disability leave in high-flying fraud case

Claiming to be temporarily totally disabled and collecting disability benefits intended for injured workers while engaging in physically demanding activities like skydiving is a crime. This is an officer who knows the law and understands the standards he is sworn to uphold.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nearly blind refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead in Buffalo

A nearly blind Burmese refugee who was abandoned by border patrol agents has been found dead in Buffalo, New York, city officials confirmed. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, had been missing since 19 February, when he was dropped off by border patrol following his release from Erie county holding center, according to the Investigative Post.
US news
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Woman Gets $100,000 from Nevada After They Put Her Behind Bars for a Miscarriage

Nevada paid $100,000 after arresting, convicting, and imprisoning Patience Rousseau for a 2018 stillbirth under a 1911 manslaughter law.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

London Bridge attack hero sacked by police for using p*key' slur

A British Transport Police detective was fired for gross misconduct after sending racist WhatsApp messages about Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people.
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