Posts Tagged ‘police’
Woman Shocked to See Brother’s Mug Shot Used as Police Target Practice
Police snipers in North Miami Beach, Florida used mug shots of black suspects for target practice at a shooting range.
Read MoreJamal Rutledge, Florida Teen, Honored For Saving Cop’s Life After Arrest
Officer Franklin Foulks, 49, was completing booking paperwork on Jamal Rutledge,17, when he collapsed to the floor clutching at his chest. Rutledge, who was in handcuffs, sprang into action. He kicked at the security door and yelled for help, alerting other officers to the emergency.
Read MoreMO Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Grand Jury Decision
Gov. Nixon issued an executive order declaring a 30-day state of emergency in Missouri to protect the citizens and businesses from the potential “violence and damage” he presumes if the grand jury fails to indict Officer Darren Wilson. Wilson shot and killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown in August 2014.
Read MoreLawsuit alleges NYPD violated civil rights by entering private buildings
Black and Latino New Yorkers allege that NYPD systemetically violates their constitucional rights with stop-and-frisk orders,
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