Bookmark AtlantaGeneral NewsHomicideLaw enforcementU.S. News An autopsy rules that an Atlanta church deacon’s death during his arrest was a homicide by Michael Nguyen October 9, 2023 October 9, 2023 Tragic incident: Autopsy confirms church deacon’s death during arrest was a homicide, raising concerns about police conduct in Atlanta.
Bookmark CrimeGeneral NewsIndictmentsLaw enforcementMississippiU.S. News Former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty to state charges for racist assault by Madison Thomas August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023 Six former Mississippi officers to plead guilty to state charges for a racially-motivated assault, where two Black men were tortured and abused.
Bookmark Antony BlinkenGeneral NewsHaitiKenyaKenya governmentOrganized crimeProtests and demonstrationsUnited NationsWar and unrestWorld News The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they’ll export abuse by Sophia Chen August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023 Kenya’s potential lead in Haiti force raises concerns over alleged police abuses. U.S. seeks change, but rights watchdogs skeptical.
Bookmark ArizonaArkansasDallasGeneral NewsLaw enforcementTexasU.S. News Texas law enforcement apologizes for drawing firearms on innocent family due to license plate typo by Sophia Chen August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023 Texas Police apologize after mistakenly targeting innocent Black family due to a license plate typo.
Bookmark AP Top NewsAssociated PressCirclevilleGeneral NewsLaw enforcementOhioU.S. News Termination of Ohio Policeman Following His K9 Attack on Surrendering Truck Driver by Madison Thomas July 26, 2023 July 26, 2023 Termination of Ohio Policeman Following His K9 Attack on Surrendering Truck DriverIn rural Ohio, a police officer was dismissed on Wednesday after allowing his K9 unit to attack a truck …
Bookmark General NewsSexual assaultU.S. News Mississippi Sheriff Fires Deputies Accused of Abusing Black Men Amid Federal Probe by Madison Thomas June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 Mississippi sheriff fires deputies accused of abusing Black men amid federal probe; victims seek justice and file civil rights lawsuit.
Bookmark CA State WireCaliforniaCourtsGeneral NewsLaw enforcementU.S. News California Supreme Court Rules Police Can Be Held Liable for Misconduct During Investigations by Madison Thomas June 24, 2023 June 24, 2023 California Supreme Court rules police can be sued for misconduct during investigations, overturning decades-old precedent. Positive impact on police reform.
Bookmark Death of George FloydGeneral NewsLaw enforcementMinneapolisMN State WireRace and ethnicityRacial injusticeU.S. News Key Findings from the Minneapolis Police Report Following George Floyd’s Killing by Ethan Kim June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023 A scathing report reveals racial discrimination, excessive force, and lack of accountability within the Minneapolis police force after George Floyd’s killing.
Bookmark Death of George FloydGeneral NewsMinneapolisPoliticsRace and ethnicityRacial injusticeU.S. News Justice Department accuses Minneapolis police of rights violations after George Floyd’s killing by Andrew Wright June 16, 2023 June 16, 2023 Justice Department accuses Minneapolis police of systemic rights violations, excessive force, and discrimination after George Floyd’s killing.
Bookmark CT State WireGeneral NewsLaw enforcementNew HavenRace and ethnicityTrending NewsU.S. News Randy Cox, paralyzed in police van, reaches $45 million settlement with New Haven, Connecticut by Chloe Baker June 10, 2023 June 10, 2023 Paralyzed victim Randy Cox receives a $45M settlement from New Haven, Connecticut, after a severe police van incident in 2022.