Tag: police violence
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.
Teen awarded $325K settlement after police brutality incident
Dee reportedly knelt on the teen and punched him at least ten times as the teen screamed, “Why are you punching me?”
5 Pittsburgh cops fired after fatal arrest involving stun gun
None of the terminated officers currently face any criminal charges for causing the death of Jim Rogers after tasing him at least eight times.
Dashcam video released showing officer fatally shooting unarmed man
Cassandra Dollard was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. She was also terminated from the Hemingway Police Department.