Tag: police
Houston Police Chief vows to end no-knock raids
“The no-knock warrants are going to go away like leaded gasoline in this city.”
California cop on paid leave after detaining former Marine filming him
Vallejo police have begun an internal affairs investigation, and placed David McLaughlin on paid leave Monday.
Detroit Police Commander charged with DUI after crashing into civilian
“He could be terminated certainly, he could be demoted, he could opt for retirement, the investigation is very early right now.”
Police sergeant was unbalanced and urine-stained after injuring innocent civilian
Jeffrey Kutz was charged with third-degree vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, and reckless driving. He was also suspended without pay from the department.
Video reveals police sergeant kicking handcuffed teen in the face
“That is unacceptable and intolerable and that’s why we charged him.”
Lawsuit filed against cop assaulting unarmed teen on video
“It’s ridiculous for the police to think they have the right to do that to human beings, period, not even my child.”
Police Chief forced to resign amid multiple controversies
“The Mayor contacted me and stated that he wanted me to resign. So, with that said, I want to let all of you know that I will be leaving.”
With Trump’s Justice Department retreating, who will now police the police?
The Department of Justice is moving away from taking on abuses by local law enforcement. This is what that means for Elkhart, Indiana.
Police Chief suspended after video reveals officers beating handcuffed man
Elkhart Police Chief Ed Windbigler was suspended for failing to promptly notify the mayor of the assault and “understating the severity of the incident” to the Police Merit Commission, a civilian oversight board.
Former Memphis police officer sentenced to 10 years in prison
“This sentencing sends a message that no one is above the law, especially those who have sworn an oath to uphold the law.”
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Could Trump’s Iran fiasco be America’s Suez crisis?
The U.S. war on Iran today, but similarities in the larger context, suggest that the United States is facing the same kind of “end of empire” moment that the British Empire faced in that historic crisis.
Trump DOJ subpoenas reporters after Iran war leaks trigger escalating clash with the press
The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas targeting journalists and news organizations over Iran war reporting, intensifying concerns that the Justice Department is being used to expose confidential sources and pressure outlets covering national security issues
Wow! Losing the war PLUS losing the peace – the frenzy of fiascos ravage...
What other blundering buffoons ever lost a war (of choice), then willfully lost the peace via threats, phony bluffs and tin-ear, belligerent BS?
Too much money, too little democracy: Americans across party lines reject billionaire power in...
A new national poll finds widespread bipartisan concern that billionaires, dark money and special interest spending are overpowering ordinary voters in U.S. elections as campaign spending continues to shatter records.
Now you see them… now you don’t
Women leaders and Trump 2.0.