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Brooklyn
fromMerrick, NY Patch
1 hour 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
4 hours 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 hours 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
12 hours 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.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son

A police officer was sacked for driving without a valid license after a personal dispute, despite showing remorse and taking steps to rectify the situation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer cleared of misconduct in Carrick case

Det Sgt Ray Mackennon cleared of gross misconduct over handling of David Carrick investigation; allegations of bias unproven.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Police officer barred by two forces got Met job in new vetting scandal

A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for failing to disclose past misconduct during the vetting process for employment.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son

A police officer was sacked for driving without a valid license after a personal dispute, despite showing remorse and taking steps to rectify the situation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer cleared of misconduct in Carrick case

Det Sgt Ray Mackennon cleared of gross misconduct over handling of David Carrick investigation; allegations of bias unproven.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Two Manhattan cops indicted for alleged drunk driving cover-up of fellow officer as union fumes against DA Bragg | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD cop indicted in 2 on-duty clashes - including stand-off with man who 'called out' his wild driving

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Two Manhattan cops indicted for alleged drunk driving cover-up of fellow officer as union fumes against DA Bragg | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD cop indicted in 2 on-duty clashes - including stand-off with man who 'called out' his wild driving

#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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
6 days 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 week 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.
#sexual-offences
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
#sexual-assault
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

A police officer was sentenced to 24 years for raping a girl and a woman after grooming them online.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

A police officer was sentenced to 24 years for raping a girl and a woman after grooming them online.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#journalism-funding
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Donald Trump Jr's Private DC Club Has Mysterious Ties to an Ex-Cop With a Controversial Past

The Executive Branch private club in Washington, DC, lists Donald Trump Jr., business associates, and former D.C. cop Sean LoJacono among its co-owners.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police officer who ran pizza company while on long-term sick leave sacked

A Metropolitan Police firearms sergeant was sacked for gross misconduct after running and promoting a pizza business while on long-term sick leave.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Murder suspect gets 8 years in case where Berkeley police repeatedly came under scrutiny

Claudel Moore pleaded to an eight-year sentence after investigators tied him to a 2022 homicide largely through a distinctive Cadillac and eyewitness identification.
Law
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Durham council seeks to remove ceremonial titles from police who contributed to 'poisoned' workplace | CBC News

Durham Region will seek an unredacted OCPC report, revoke honours and event invitations for implicated officers, and demand progress on 33 recommendations.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 Framingham police officers off the force after misconduct probe, department says

Two Framingham police officers violated departmental rules and are no longer employed; the case was referred to the Middlesex DA and the Massachusetts POST Commission.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Met detective sergeant sacked over antisemitic' post about Gaza

A Metropolitan Police detective sergeant was dismissed after sharing political social-media posts comparing Gaza victims to Holocaust victims, deemed antisemitic and lacking impartiality.
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