Tag: police crime
Video reveals police officers beating unarmed teen
Last week, two of the officers were fired from the department after police officials reviewed the body cam videos.
Court refuses reinstatement for ex-NYPD cop who killed Eric Garner
“Today we provide the people of New York City an important tool for accountability when law enforcement violates their rights.”
Retired NYPD cop charged with assaulting police officer during Capitol riots
A retired New York Police Department (NYPD) officer and former Marine was charged Tuesday for his participation in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Former police officer pleads guilty to pistol-whipping motorists
“Most police officers honorably serve and uphold their mission to protect the citizens of Michigan, but this is a rare example of an officer who has fallen far below his duty.”
Former police officer charged with falsifying arrest report
"The La Mesa Police Department holds each and every member of the Department to the highest standards of integrity in order to protect and serve our community and keep its trust.”
Former sheriff’s lieutenant pleads guilty to stealing $30K
“The appalling criminal actions of former Lt. Scott Pillow revealed his lack of integrity and greed.”
Police officer placed on leave after hitting bystander on video
Livestreaming a video of an arrest where a police officer's use of force leads to his arrest.
Fired police officer charged with killing unarmed man on video
“Bayview residents deserve to know that law enforcement officers who inflict violence and harm in the community will be held accountable."
Former supervisory corrections officer sentenced to prison for tasing restrained teen
"Our citizens have a fundamental and constitutional right to ethical treatment by employees of federal, state, and local government."
Correctional officer pleads guilty to assaulting handcuffed inmate
"We will never accept criminal conduct on the part of our law enforcement officers.”
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Thousands protest Olympics’ social and environmental harms as ICE presence sparks unrest in Milan
Demonstrators denounce public spending, ecological damage, police repression, Israel’s participation, and the deployment of US immigration agents during the Milano-Cortina Winter Games.
$380 million in funding cuts to one of the most successful public education programs
“Every day, there’s yet another abuse.” The wanton attack on public schools is one of America’s biggest tragedies.
The materialist mind is trying to resolve an existential crisis
“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” — John Lennon
What do Minnesota and Venezuela have in common?
The governing logic of the Trump administration increasingly treats both Democratic-controlled U.S. states and neighboring countries as spaces requiring imperial pacification rather than democratic self-rule.
EPA reapproves drift-prone pesticide dicamba
This decision will allow farmers in 34 states to use the herbicide on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton, following a 2024 court ruling that had previously vacated its use.