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US politics
fromTruthout
12 hours ago

As UN Turns 80, Trump Continues US Violation of Charter's Limits on Use of Force

United States presidents have repeatedly violated the UN Charter by using military force without Security Council approval, driven by American exceptionalism.
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US news
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Armed with scissors, SFPD countered with guns

San Francisco police officer shot 40-year-old Juan Antonio Serrato in the chest after Serrato hobbled toward officers while making stabbing motions with scissors.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US not entitled to use lethal force against Venezuelan vessels

US not entitled to use lethal force against Venezuelan vessels
World news
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
US news

BART reaches $6.75 million settlement with woman shot by officer in 2024

BART settled for $6.75 million with Jasmine Gao after acknowledging inaccurate police statements and that an officer shot her while she was driving away.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
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A Miami cop on car hood shot driver through windshield at music festival. Is it permitted?

Officer's actions in shooting were considered justifiable under perceived threat, though circumstances leading to the event remain unclear.
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fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

A Miami cop on car hood shot driver through windshield at music festival. Is it permitted?

Officer's actions in shooting were considered justifiable under perceived threat, though circumstances leading to the event remain unclear.
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US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Top Senator Says Pentagon Has "No Evidence" to Legitimize Caribbean Boat Strike

Pentagon provided no evidence that a U.S. Caribbean strike was in self-defense or that the targeted boat’s crew were members of Tren de Aragua.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

SIU investigates man's death after being tasered by police | CBC News

A man in North York died after police used a taser during an altercation at a home; the SIU has launched an investigation.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Lawyers call for inquiry after immigration agents fired at truck in San Bernardino

Masked CBP agents shot at a San Bernardino man's truck during an Aug. 16 stop; surveillance video contradicts DHS claim that he rammed agents.
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fromAxios
1 month ago
Washington DC

Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

fromAxios
1 month ago
Washington DC

Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

SIU clears police of wrongdoing after man in distress shot dead at Pearson airport | CBC News

SIU cleared two Peel Regional Police officers after a Pearson Airport shooting, finding their use of firearms constituted reasonable defensive force.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police watchdog clears Toronto police officers in fatal shooting of teen | CBC News

No reasonable grounds for criminal charges against two Toronto police officers in the shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Access denied: L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a suspect during a burglary in progress, sparking controversy over investigative oversight.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Detained California landscaper punched by federal agent swung a weed whacker first, Border Patrol says

The U.S. Border Patrol's handling of a landscaper sparked public outrage and raises concerns over the use of force in detaining suspects.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose police auditor wants to review all use-of-force data - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's independent police auditor seeks expanded oversight on all police use-of-force incidents, facing resistance from police and city council.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Sidewalk Police Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The aggressive arrest of a woman at an immigration protest raises concerns about NYPD's actions and their justification for use of force.
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago

17-year-old girl injured as California takes her to the ground during arrest

The incident has sparked community outrage, with Erin's family demanding accountability and transparency in the police's use of force during the arrest.
SF parents
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fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

External review finds data inconsistencies in APD reporting on use of force - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's use of force data is described as inconsistent and inaccurate, impacting accountability and public trust.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.
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Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
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