Tag: police violence
Alabama police captain resigns after posting ‘bullet in their skull’ comment...
Police Captain Scott Walden submitted his resignation amid public outcries for his termination from office.
Innocent mother beaten by Philly cops on video filing lawsuit
Attorneys representing the victim have confirmed she is filing a civil rights case against the police department.
Breonna Taylor grand jurors say police actions were ‘criminal’; never given...
“From the very beginning, we have seen a campaign of prevarication, of dishonesty, of outright neglect of any semblance of justice for Breonna Taylor or for her family.”
Texas police officer fired after shooting unarmed man
“Earlier today Mr. Lucas was terminated for his egregious violation of the City’s and police department’s policies.”
Texas cop charged with murder in fatal police shooting
Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas was accused of shooting an unarmed man for no justifiable reason while on-duty.
Former Chicago police sergeant sentenced to 13 years in federal prison
Hicks and his robbery crew stole thousands of dollars in cash, multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine, hundreds of pounds of marijuana, and several firearms.
Colorado police release video of woman hogtied inside patrol car
“That is not what we’re hired to do. We are not judge, jury, and executor. We are not to treat people inhumanely like they don’t matter.”
Utah police release body cam video of officer shooting unarmed 13-year-old...
The district attorney’s office is continuing to review the shooting and determine whether the officer was legally justified in firing his weapon at Cameron.
4 Texas police officers fired over fatal shooting
"You don’t get to shoot somebody 21 times, because at that time, when we discharged those 21 rounds, Mr. Chavez was at his greatest level of incapacitation.”
Rochester police killed an unarmed Black man having a mental health...
Mayor Lovely Warren announced the next day that she had suspended seven officers while an investigation is under way.
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Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.