Policing of Black America

La. police assaulted, strip searched suspects in ‘Brave Cave,’ an obscure warehouse, lawsuits claim

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Elijah McClain’s mother left court weeping after seeing video of her son vomiting, struggling

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Trial date set for ex-cops charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

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Falsely accused WI couple at risk of fines and jail time

A video from an Applebee’s employee circulated on social media shows the violent arrest of the couple with their baby present.
/ August 15, 2023

Ex-cop at scene of George Floyd’s death shows no remorse at sentencing, says he was a ‘traffic cone’

Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, did not show any…
/ August 7, 2023

Trooper hit Aaron Bowman 18 times with flashlight and broke his jaw; the jury acquitted the officer

A federal jury in Louisiana acquitted a white state trooper charged with violating the civil rights of Aaron Bowman, a Black motorist…
/ August 4, 2023

‘Goon Squad’ of white ex-officers plead guilty to racist, sexual assault of Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker

Six white ex-officers in Mississippi who called themselves the “Goon Squad” have pleaded guilty to a racist assault on two Black men.
/ August 3, 2023

Police body camera use led to fewer citizen complaints, research shows

Police body camera use has increased in U.S. law enforcement agencies, but studies are mixed whether their usage reduces use of force.
/ July 4, 2023

Jayland Walker’s death at hands of 8 police officers propels social justice movement in Ohio city

In Akron, Ohio, the phrase, “Say his Name,” has one answer — Jayland Walker, who died in a police shooting in June 2022.
/ June 23, 2023
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Man shot in the mouth by Mississippi deputy to file federal civil rights lawsuit

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two men — one of whom was shot in the mouth by a law enforcement officer — announced on Tuesday that they will file…
/ June 7, 2023