#excessive-force

#excessive-force

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.

The family of Mohd F. Hijaz is suing for wrongful death and excessive force after a police encounter led to his death.

San Jose police agreed to a $1.6 million settlement after a K9 severely injured a robbery suspect, reflecting issues with excessive force.

A San Jose police K-9 attacked a suspect for a minute due to handler's inability to control, leading to a $1.6 million settlement for excessive force.

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.

The SF District Attorney's Office did not file charges against Christiana Porter, who alleged excessive force during a police encounter.

Jevon Holland condemned police treatment of Tyreek Hill during his detainment, highlighting the excessive use of force and systemic issues in America.

Louisiana State Police exhibited a pattern of excessive force and accountability failures, violating the civil rights of individuals during arrests and pursuits.

Former officer testified to punching Tyre Nichols while held by colleagues, admitting to excessive force and subsequent lies about the incident.

The Memphis Police Department exhibits excessive force and discrimination, particularly against Black individuals, as revealed by a DOJ investigation into Tyre Nichols' death.

The Memphis police department has been reported to use excessive force and discriminate against Black individuals, undermining civil rights.

Law enforcement is shielded from accountability for excessive force against minors, emphasizing systemic issues in policing practices.

The Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.

A police officer in Oklahoma City faces felony charges after using excessive force against a 71-year-old man, prompting discussions on police accountability.

Lawmakers urge federal investigation into a 2022 incident of possible excessive force at Men's Central Jail, highlighting accountability issues in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Charges against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, were dismissed after a review revealed issues with police conduct in his arrest.

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

The Metropolitan police apologized to Jason Matthews for excessive force by an officer with multiple misconduct allegations.

Former police officer sentenced to a year for excessive force against an unarmed man at a VA Medical Center.

A former Veterans Affairs police officer was sentenced to a year in prison for using excessive force against an unarmed man during an arrest.

Pro-Palestine protest in Bay Ridge condemned excessive force by NYPD at event.

Officials scrutinize NYPD response to Brooklyn pro-Palestine protest for alleged excessive force.