Friday, May 3, 2024

Tag: police brutality

2 Officers Found Guilty of Sodomizing a Young Black Man are...

Despite being found guilty of raping Coffie with a screwdriver and lying under oath, the officers never served a jail sentence, and, perhaps most shockingly of all, 12 years later, both officers are still employed by the Chicago Police Department.

Police Refuse to Release Video of Officers Killing Unarmed Mentally Ill...

Ignoring calls from the community for total transparency, Chief Davis refuses to release the cellphone video to the public.

Unarmed Black Man Killed by San Diego Police

Unarmed Alfred Olango was shot and killed by San Diego police after his sister called police to help with her brother's mental health emergency.

Cops Involved in the Murder of Freddie Gray Honored at Conservative...

Brian Rice, Edward Nero, and Garret Miller were cleared of all charges earlier this year, but remain on administrative duty pending an internal review for their role in Gray’s death.

Police Killings Won’t Stop

The corporate state, until it is destroyed, will do what it is designed to do—kill with impunity.

Police Release Videos of Cops Killing Mentally Ill Man

Until now the police have refused to release any footage of Joseph Mann's death.

Disturbing Video Footage Shows Tulsa Police Killing Unarmed Father of Four

The United States Department of Justice has opened a separate civil rights investigation into Crutcher’s death.

‘Officer Slam’ Will Not Be Charged for Brutalizing Teenage Girl

Officer Ben Fields will not be receiving any criminal charges.

Police Superintendent Recommends Firing 7 Officers Involved In Teen’s Death

Superintendent Eddie Johnson called for seven of the officers involved in the Laquan McDonald investigation to be terminated for writing false reports and giving false statements.

NYC Agrees to Pay Over $4 Million to Family of Akai...

In order to settle the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gurley’s family, Liang has agreed to pay $25,000 to Kimberly Ballinger, the mother of Gurley’s young daughter Akaila.

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Fossil fuel tax could unlock $720 billion for climate crisis, new report finds

The Climate Damages Tax aims to rectify historical injustices and provide a tangible pathway towards a more sustainable and just world.

EPA proposes ban on pesticide widely used on fruits and vegetables

In calling for an end to all uses of the pesticide on food, the agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical as well as the general public and young children.

New report finds Tyson Foods dumped pollutants into US waterways for years

The wastewater analyzed consisted of pathogens and microorganisms and slaughterhouse byproducts, such as body parts of animals, feces and blood.

Bernie Sanders speaks out: Criticizing Israeli policy is not antisemitism

Amid national debate over Gaza protests, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the narrative equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, drawing on his personal history and widespread American discontent.

FTC challenges Big Pharma over unfair patents as Sanders applauds regulatory crackdown

The Federal Trade Commission intensifies its fight against pharmaceutical patent abuses, aiming to slash drug prices and increase access to generic medications.