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Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
1 day ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
#nypd
New York City
fromTheGrio
2 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
fromQNS
1 day ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

New York City
fromGothamist
2 days 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.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
New York City
fromTheGrio
2 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 day ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
2 days ago

Police beat Brooklyn man in mistaken-identity case

A man was beaten by police in a Brooklyn liquor store due to mistaken identity, prompting an internal investigation by the NYPD.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days 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.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
Miami food
fromqns.com
18 hours ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
#ice
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
23 hours ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US politics
fromTruthout
21 hours ago

Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS

Aliya Rahman filed a federal tort claim against DHS for excessive force and rights violations during her detention by ICE officers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge

An ICE officer in Minnesota faces charges for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during an immigration enforcement operation.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 day ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
#police-accountability
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

Manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers for the 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

Manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers for the 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

No charges for federal agent who impersonated Plymouth town manager

A judge dismissed identity fraud charges against a Customs officer who impersonated a town manager to file a traffic complaint.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
New York Islanders
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Victim's family angered by Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop

The Islanders promoted a fundraiser for a convicted former police sergeant, raising concerns about its implications for public trust in the legal system.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk's xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

Elon Musk's xAI faces a lawsuit for allegedly polluting Black neighborhoods in Mississippi with unpermitted methane gas generators.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

ICE detainees' deaths raise questions about news coverage of Asian communities - Poynter

The Asian community's voices are absent in local news coverage, especially regarding recent deaths in ICE custody.
#police-violence
Social justice
fromBossip
1 day ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
Social justice
fromBossip
1 day ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
fromDefector
1 day ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Peel police officer who shot man with knife 5 times in Mississauga last year cleared by SIU | CBC News

"There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case," wrote SIU director Joseph Martino in his decision. "The file is closed."
SF parents
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
Social justice
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Can Columbus, Ohio teach the NYPD about crowd control? Mamdani wants to find out.

Columbus emphasizes conversation and de-escalation in protest policing, contrasting with aggressive tactics historically used by the NYPD.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

AG Letitia James won't seek criminal charges against cop who fatally ran over sleeping man in Queens park during U.S. Open | amNewYork

No criminal charges will be filed against the officer who struck and killed Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez in Queens during the U.S. Open.
NYC politics
fromFox News
5 days ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan addresses racial wealth disparities through diversity initiatives, tax increases, and police position cuts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
Law
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
#police-brutality
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Man mistaken for drug dealer at Brooklyn liquor store told police 'I'm not resisting': CBS

A man was beaten by police in Brooklyn after being mistaken for a drug dealer, despite his compliance and lack of drugs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Two Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty after a viral video showed them beating a man inside a liquor store.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met accused of insulting black people with shake-up of anti-racism strategy

The Metropolitan Police's plan to merge its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination scheme has drawn criticism from academics and activists who argue it dilutes focus on systemic racism affecting black communities.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
NYC politics
fromAtlanta Black Star
1 month ago

'It's Shameful ... Treated Like an Animal': Black Men Sue NYPD After Officers Searched Their Cars During Minor Traffic Stops Even After They Refused Consent

NYPD vehicle searches disproportionately target Black and Hispanic drivers, with over 84% of searches targeting these groups compared to less than 4% of white drivers, despite contraband being found in less than 4% of searches.
Social justice
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Racial disparities in officer discipline complicate OPD's push to end federal oversight

Oakland Police Department nears end of 23-year federal oversight but must complete three reforms and confront racial disparities in internal investigations and discipline.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How bystander videos of law enforcement have shaped public understanding

Bystander and social-media videos increasingly shape public understanding of law-enforcement killings, providing real-time transparency but not the complete story.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Met told 'young Londoners do not trust police'

Many young Londoners distrust the Metropolitan Police and feel unsafe locally despite the 'child-first' reforms; removal of school specialist officers widened that gulf.
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

For journalists who covered Ferguson, the news from Minneapolis feels 'uncomfortably familiar' - Poynter

Ferguson's 2014 unrest launched rapid live Twitter-driven news dissemination and exposed fragmented police responses from many small, often unprepared, municipal departments.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Minneapolis Uprising

Confrontations between ICE agents and organized local protectors combine brutal physical clashes with rehearsed, coordinated community defense tactics and encrypted communication.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests clampdown killings by federal agents

Minneapolis residents are organizing watch patrols, protests, and mutual aid after federal agents killed two people, transforming local solidarity and the meaning of "Minnesota nice."
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Believe Your Eyes

Taken Wednesday in Minneapolis, it shows an unidentifiable protester face down on the ground; two Border Patrol agents are on top of him, holding him there, while a third unloads pepper spray into his face from just inches away. The photo ran on the front page of The Minnesota Star Tribune on Friday and already feels like a defining image of the long ICE incursion in Minneapolis-a powerful illustration of how the agency has acted, in broad daylight, with excessive force and impunity.
US politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests against impunity' of the immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti

Residents of Minneapolis protested federal agents after immigration officers killed a 37-year-old nurse, fueling anger, unanimous outcry, and sustained demonstrations despite extreme cold.
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