Tag: police violence
Former deputy sentenced to prison for assaulting handcuffed inmate
A former Indiana deputy was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
Former Colorado police officer sentenced to 5 years in prison
“The Loveland Police Department is grateful for the District Attorney’s diligence and pursuit of due process during this very important case.”
Retired NYPD cop convicted of assaulting police officer during Capitol riots
The charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon carries a statutory maximum of 20 years in federal prison.
Atlanta officer indicted after killing innocent man on scooter
An emergency hearing is being scheduled to determine Chandler’s employment status.
Former correctional sergeant charged with assaulting inmates and falsifying report
The Justice Department announced that Lorenzo Mills has been charged in a four-count indictment for assaulting the three inmates and falsification of records for submitting a false written statement.
New Jersey police chief faces assault and firearm charges
Lee was charged with a felony count of second-degree assault along with two felony counts of reckless discharge of a firearm and a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Former police sergeant arrested for use of excessive force
According to the arrest warrant, Sgt. Miller put his knee on her neck, which resulted in injuries to her neck.
Former correctional captain pleads guilty to assaulting detainee
“When members of law enforcement engage in excessive force, they not only victimize an individual but do grave disservice to the dedicated work of so many others who honorably serve the public.”
Woman files excessive force lawsuit after officer broke her arm
She recently filed a federal lawsuit against Sgt. Russell Clark and Iredell County for use of excessive force, assault and battery, and violations of Gardner’s constitutional rights.
Michigan State Police trooper suspended after punching handcuffed man on video
The Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office will review the investigation to determine whether criminal charges will be filed against the suspended trooper.
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ICE at the gates: Rights groups warn Trump airport deployment risks civil liberties crisis
Civil liberties advocates, unions, and lawmakers raise alarm over use of immigration agents in airport security amid shutdown-driven staffing crisis.
California’s herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide
The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.
Why Donald Trump just can’t stop going to war
When imperial America offers help, it just might get you killed.
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