Tag: police violence

“The behavior that occurred during the interaction between Rickia Young, her nephew, her son, and some of the officers on the scene violated the mission of the Philadelphia Police Department.”

"...Ryan McInerney, who abuse their official capacity in dereliction of duty, will be prosecuted like any other criminal.”

It’s not just that movements make a difference. They make all the difference.

On Wednesday, the three officers and two paramedics responsible for McClain’s death were charged in a 32-count indictment. All five face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

“They are approaching me and putting me on the car with force. So those that are listening, I am not resisting arrest.”

"His actions were antithetical to the oath he swore to uphold. Now, he will rightly serve time for his many crimes.”

“The Justice Department will continue to vigorously prosecute officers who abuse their authority to make clear that no one is above the law.”

“While the vast majority of law enforcement officers are hardworking professionals who work conscientiously to protect the public, Cory Evans was simply not one of those officers.”

The Atlanta Police Department has not yet released the names of the police officer, sergeant, or the victim who was not charged with a crime.

Collare faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for federal program bribery, 15 years in prison for bribery by a federal official, 20 years in prison for distribution of heroin and five years in prison for false statements.