Taking on a billionaire landlord in the Twin Cities
Private equity firms snatched up rental properties, then neglected them. So Minneapolis activists organized the tenants to fight for their rights.
Florida police officer resigns after attacking innocent man on video
When Officer Black was ordered to watch the video of the arrest, he wrote in another report, “I believe my perception was altered due to the high stress of the incident.”
Houston police shoot 1-year-old child in the head while pursuing robbery suspect
“My son has been fighting every day for his life. He’s struggling to breathe on his own. My baby didn’t deserve it. I miss my son. I want him to be back the way he used to be.”
Minneapolis agrees to pay $27M settlement to family of George Floyd
“Minneapolis has been fundamentally changed by this time of racial reckoning, and this city council is united in working together with our community and the Floyd family to equitably reshape our city of Minneapolis.”
When public officials get rented out by corporate power, the people lose
Such deep betrayals of public trust should not be rewarded with plum executive branch jobs.
4 former correctional officers sentenced to prison for inmate’s death
“Their actions are a disgrace to all correctional officers who serve ethically and continue to maintain high moral standards throughout our correctional facilities.”
Prison guard pleads guilty to beating handcuffed inmate to death
The prison guard faces possible life sentences for the two civil rights charges and another 20 years for the misleading information charge.
Over 700 complaints about NYPD officers abusing Black Lives Matter protesters, then silence
Emails show New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board leaders discouraged staff from confronting the NYPD about a lack of cooperation on abuse investigations.
Former Marine ordered to remain in custody pending trial for Capitol riots
According to the criminal complaint against the former Marine, Caldwell was seen in a video admitting to using pepper spray on the police officers.
Former State Dept aide arrested for participating in Capitol riots
Federico Klein was arrested on charges that include unlawful entry, violent and disorderly conduct, obstructing Congress and law enforcement, and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon.