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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

She fought Oakland murder case as her health worsened in jail. By the end, she'd been paralyzed but won freedom

Brown suffered the first of many seizures in Santa Rita Jail when she was 20. During her incarceration, she'd passed out in her cell dozens of times, lost the use of her legs and repeatedly begged to go to a hospital.
Public health
#kenya
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#france
France news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

European court condemns France over death of anti-dam protester

Remi Fraisse's death led to a significant ruling by the ECHR regarding police accountability and the use of potentially lethal force.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

European court condemns France over death of anti-dam protester

Remi Fraisse's death led to a significant ruling by the ECHR regarding police accountability and the use of potentially lethal force.
more#france
#racial-justice
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
Black Lives Matter
fromPoynter
1 month ago

George Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter

Chauvin's conviction was overshadowed by false narratives blaming Floyd's death on drug overdose rather than police misconduct.
Persistent misinformation regarding Floyd's death has implications for criminal accountability and police reforms.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
Black Lives Matter
fromPoynter
1 month ago

George Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter

Chauvin's conviction was overshadowed by false narratives blaming Floyd's death on drug overdose rather than police misconduct.
Persistent misinformation regarding Floyd's death has implications for criminal accountability and police reforms.
more#racial-justice
#protests
fromeuronews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromeuronews
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

more#protests
#racial-profiling
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Scooter-riding NYC mom stopped by cops and called a 'black b-h,' plans to sue NYPD for $5M

Keyanna Moody plans to sue the NYPD for $5 million over alleged police misconduct and racial profiling during her e-scooter ride.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Scooter-riding NYC mom stopped by cops and called a 'black b-h,' plans to sue NYPD for $5M

Keyanna Moody plans to sue the NYPD for $5 million over alleged police misconduct and racial profiling during her e-scooter ride.
more#racial-profiling
#viral-video
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

GoFundMe for Father of 3 Marine Sons Arrested, Punched by Masked Border Patrol Agents Raises Nearly $90K

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

GoFundMe for Father of 3 Marine Sons Arrested, Punched by Masked Border Patrol Agents Raises Nearly $90K

more#viral-video
#civil-rights
LA Kings
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: March 3, Rodney King beaten by Los Angeles police

March 3 is notable for historical events like Rodney King's beating in 1991, shaping discussions on police violence and civil rights.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose police beat homeless man as mayor pushes arrests - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose police's violent treatment of a homeless man raises serious concerns about civil rights and use of force by law enforcement.
LA Kings
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: March 3, Rodney King beaten by Los Angeles police

March 3 is notable for historical events like Rodney King's beating in 1991, shaping discussions on police violence and civil rights.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose police beat homeless man as mayor pushes arrests - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose police's violent treatment of a homeless man raises serious concerns about civil rights and use of force by law enforcement.
more#civil-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

With Trump's military on Los Angeles streets, Tom Cotton's got his wish

Cotton's call for increased military force against civilian protests echoed throughout Trump's administration, reinforcing a narrative that justified domestic repression as necessary for restoring order.
Right-wing politics
#settlement
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Social justice

DOC settles lawsuit for nearly $7 million after prisoners allege 'retaliatory force campaign'

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Social justice

DOC settles lawsuit for nearly $7 million after prisoners allege 'retaliatory force campaign'

more#settlement
#use-of-force
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SJ police officers under investigation after video shows them punching, restraining unhoused man

San Jose police are under scrutiny after video reveals excessive force used against an unhoused man during an indecent exposure arrest.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SJ police officers under investigation after video shows them punching, restraining unhoused man

San Jose police are under scrutiny after video reveals excessive force used against an unhoused man during an indecent exposure arrest.
more#use-of-force
France politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Cannes standout that has 'best picture' written all over it

Cannes Film Festival highlights potential Oscar contenders, boosting their visibility and importance in the awards season.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

UCLA Is Now Nearly Unrecognizable as a University

"As a helicopter hovered overhead, two officers rode motorcycles into this pedestrian-only area filled with students who scattered, panicked."
Black Lives Matter
#tyre-nichols
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says

The trial of three former police officers focuses on their roles in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating after a traffic stop.
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Acquittal of Tyre Nichols' Killers and the Hollow Promise of 2020

Tyre Nichols was murdered by police officers during a reckless driving stop, highlighting systemic issues of violence and injustice in law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Three ex-Tennessee officers acquitted of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death, but still face federal convictions and potential prison time.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Former Memphis officers were frustrated when they fatally beat Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says

The trial of three former police officers focuses on their roles in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating after a traffic stop.
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Acquittal of Tyre Nichols' Killers and the Hollow Promise of 2020

Tyre Nichols was murdered by police officers during a reckless driving stop, highlighting systemic issues of violence and injustice in law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Three ex-Tennessee officers acquitted of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death, but still face federal convictions and potential prison time.
more#tyre-nichols
#law-enforcement
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi Goon Squad'

Former sheriff's deputy reveals systematic illegal practices by Rankin County sheriffs, involving brutality and wrongful convictions over two decades.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Wonderful man': Hayward man who died in police custody was combat veteran, father of 6

Tragic death of Nathan Hoang highlights the intersection of mental illness, law enforcement, and the need for transparency in such cases.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi Goon Squad'

Former sheriff's deputy reveals systematic illegal practices by Rankin County sheriffs, involving brutality and wrongful convictions over two decades.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Wonderful man': Hayward man who died in police custody was combat veteran, father of 6

Tragic death of Nathan Hoang highlights the intersection of mental illness, law enforcement, and the need for transparency in such cases.
more#law-enforcement
#black-lives-matter
more#black-lives-matter
Black Lives Matter
fromKqed
2 months ago

Uncuffed: Where Were You in '92? | KQED

The acquittal of four police officers in Rodney King's beating sparked significant riots and ongoing dialogue about police brutality and racial inequality.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Prison Death Highlights Russia's LGBTQ Crackdown

The crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Russia intensified, culminating in the suspicious death of travel agency owner Andrei Kotov after police brutality.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Courageous Response Must Follow New York's Latest Prison Death

The Youth Justice Innovation Fund aims to prevent youth arrests and promote positive youth development through community-based organizations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The reluctant collaborator: surviving Syria's brutal civil war and its aftermath

Mustafa's dream of acting was shattered when he was violently detained by police during anti-government demonstrations in Syria.
DC food
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

This Has to Be One of the Most Devastating Plots to Unfold in a Marvel Project

Daredevil: Born Again opens with protagonist Matt Murdock quitting his superhero role to focus on his law practice.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Dialogue or confrontation? Mozambique's Chapo chooses both DW 03/08/2025

Mozambican government announced a 'Day of Dialogue' but it escalated into violence amid police brutality during protests led by opposition politician Venancio Mondlane.
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Five days under house arrest for selling books on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

The arrest of Mahmud and Ahmed Muna showcases the difficulties faced by Palestinian cultural institutions under Israeli control.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Fear grips Kashmir as young man kills himself after alleged police torture

Makhan Din committed suicide to protest police brutality in Kashmir, voicing his despair for victims of torture.
New York City
fromAxios
6 months ago

Fatal beating of Black inmate in New York draws probes, outrage

Robert Brooks died following a brutal beating by corrections officers, prompting an investigation and calls for accountability in law enforcement.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

From riots to power: Chi Osse, the youngest council member in New York history

Chi Osse's transition from party organizer to politician exemplifies how the 2020 protests against police brutality motivated a new generation to engage actively in democratic processes.
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