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Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Ex-Antioch cop takes the witness stand, says he and colleagues hurt people because they enjoyed it

Eric Rombough admitted to police violence for amusement and is now testifying against a colleague after pleading guilty to conspiracy.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Multiple L.A. sheriff's deputies relieved of duty as feds probe beating of trans teacher

Law enforcement officials have been implicated in covering up the beating of a trans man, highlighting issues of police misconduct and accountability.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Ex-Antioch cop takes the witness stand, says he and colleagues hurt people because they enjoyed it

Eric Rombough admitted to police violence for amusement and is now testifying against a colleague after pleading guilty to conspiracy.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Multiple L.A. sheriff's deputies relieved of duty as feds probe beating of trans teacher

Law enforcement officials have been implicated in covering up the beating of a trans man, highlighting issues of police misconduct and accountability.
more#police-misconduct
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials over handling of 'Rust' shooting case

Alec Baldwin filed a lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations over the fatal shooting incident on the set of Rust.
#doj-investigation
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Memphis police discriminated against Black people and used excessive force, DOJ report finds

Memphis police regularly violate citizens' rights, with excessive force and discrimination against vulnerable populations identified by the DOJ investigation.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
New York City

Justice Department investigation finds Worcester police officers sexually assaulted suspected sex workers

The DOJ's investigation found Worcester Police Department guilty of excessive force and civil rights violations against Black and Hispanic communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Memphis police regularly violate constitution', says justice department

The DOJ found that Memphis police regularly violate constitutional rights and discriminate against Black individuals, revealing systemic issues in law enforcement practices.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Memphis police discriminated against Black people and used excessive force, DOJ report finds

Memphis police regularly violate citizens' rights, with excessive force and discrimination against vulnerable populations identified by the DOJ investigation.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
New York City

Justice Department investigation finds Worcester police officers sexually assaulted suspected sex workers

The DOJ's investigation found Worcester Police Department guilty of excessive force and civil rights violations against Black and Hispanic communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Memphis police regularly violate constitution', says justice department

The DOJ found that Memphis police regularly violate constitutional rights and discriminate against Black individuals, revealing systemic issues in law enforcement practices.
more#doj-investigation
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Ex-Officer Took Nude Images From Women's Phones in Traffic Stops, U.S. Says

A former Missouri police officer was indicted for unlawfully searching women's cellphones during traffic stops to obtain nude images.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Florida sues FEMA for discrimination accusing it of denying aid to Trump supporters

FEMA is being sued for allegedly discriminating against hurricane victims based on political affiliation.
Florida AG Ashley Moody emphasizes the need for equal treatment among all storm victims, regardless of politics.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Two leaders of US white supremacist group charged over assassination hitlist

A white supremacist group plotted high-profile assassinations and incited hate crimes, revealing severe threats to targeted communities and societal stability.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
New York City

A Chinese millionaire, a cop for hire and an Irvine family: Inside a twisted global business dispute

Jing Liu turned to illegal methods for resolution after legal avenues failed in her long-standing $100 million dispute.
#police-brutality
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
New York City

Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial

Former officer plans to change his plea amid ongoing federal and state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death.
fromMiami Herald
11 months ago
New York City

Protesting closure of Opa-locka Flea Market got vendor tased. Now, she's suing cops.

A woman is suing the city and police officers in federal court for false arrest and civil rights violations after allegedly being unlawfully arrested and mistreated.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago
New York City

Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial

Former officer plans to change his plea amid ongoing federal and state charges related to Tyre Nichols' death.
fromMiami Herald
11 months ago
New York City

Protesting closure of Opa-locka Flea Market got vendor tased. Now, she's suing cops.

A woman is suing the city and police officers in federal court for false arrest and civil rights violations after allegedly being unlawfully arrested and mistreated.
more#police-brutality
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago
Education

Rep. Malliotakis' bill to fine schools for violating civil rights advances from House Ways and Means Committee

A bill proposing fines for tax-exempt schools violating students' civil rights under Title VI is advancing through Congress.
Chicago
fromwww.chicagotribune.com
10 months ago

This will not be 1968.' Chicago police prepare for DNC as whole world watches once again.

The article highlights concerns about potential unrest and protests at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago, drawing parallels to the chaos of the 1968 convention.
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