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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Trump-GOP budget bill would give top 1% over $1 trillion in tax breaks, analysis...
New ITEP study shows a sweeping Republican measure delivers nearly seventy percent of its benefits to the wealthiest households while gutting Medicaid.
Seven things Tom Cotton needs to learn about China
Here's what Senator Tom Cotton's recent book on China got all wrong.
This new tool can help movements chart a path to victory
As those who understand that strategic nonviolence is, both statistically and morally, the most effective means of resistance, we must take responsibility and exercise great care in its implementation.
What July 5th taught me that July 4th never did
Real freedom doesn’t come wrapped in patriotic speeches or military parades, it comes through struggle, sacrifice, and the refusal to bow to empire, no matter what form it takes.
Ventilation shutdown is one of the cruelest ways to kill animals
The least humane way of culling poultry and pigs has become increasingly common.