Posts Tagged ‘Police Violence’
Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses
The execution of Corey Ruiz by Madison police has sparked protests and comments from those who will soon face off in Wisconsin’s polls.
Read MoreChild dead after officer-involved shooting at Senatobia Walmart, community reacts
The police fired into the car, killing the child and injuring an adult, after responding to a claim of alleged shoplifting at the store.
Read MoreAfter 17 Police Bullets Killed This N.C. Mom, a Judge Has Dismissed Her Family’s Case
Jada Elizabeth Johnson’s family watched as police ended her life after having previously ignored her calls about an abusive ex.
Read MoreA Doritos Bag, a Gun Drawn, and a Black Teen Terrorized by ‘AI’
An AI falsely flagged a student’s bag of Doritos for a gun, resulting in a traumatic experience at gunpoint.
Read MoreJudge orders new trial for officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death
A risk of bias by the original judge may have compromised the ruling, leading to a second judge ordering a new trial.
Read MoreThey were shot by police at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. ‘I came home a different person’
Thousands of activists protested after George Floyd’s murder, and many of them bear the scars five years later.
Read More5 Years After George Floyd’s Death, Activists Say the Promise of Change Remains Unfulfilled
George Floyd’s murder turned attention to anti-Black violence by police, but that attention hasn’t led to enough progress, according to many.
Read MoreWreath laying ceremony honors Freddie Gray 10 years after brutal death
On the anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, Baltimore held memorial events including marches, concerts, and interfaith gatherings. The community came together to honor his legacy and reflect on the ongoing fight for justice and reform.
Read MoreArizona officers who beat deaf Black man with cerebral palsy are suspended
The Phoenix Police Department has suspended three officers who were involved in the violent and sudden arrest of a disabled black man.
Read MoreSeattle to pay Black delivery driver after police held him at gunpoint
A delivery driver from Seattle has been awarded more than $300,000 after a traffic stop where cops illegally searched his car.
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