Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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.

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Children among hundreds found in new mass grave at Gaza hospital

A horrifying discovery in Khan Younis raises alarms about the profound toll of ongoing hostilities on the most vulnerable.

Senator Sanders proposes major cuts to Israeli military aid amid human rights concerns

Amid accusations of genocide and widespread human rights abuses, Senator Bernie Sanders champions amendments to halt offensive military funding to Israel, sparking a critical Senate debate.

Historic Gaza protests at Columbia U. enter day 6; campus protests spread across country

Solidarity protests and encampments have now sprouted up on campuses across the country, including at Yale, MIT, Tufts, NYU, The New School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Democrats divided: Historic opposition to $26 billion military aid package for Israel amid Gaza...

A record 40 House Democrats have voted against a controversial bill, citing concerns over the impact of military operations on children in Gaza.