Saturday, April 12, 2025

Tag: police brutality

Chicago Police Officer Plans To Sue Teenager He Shot And Killed

The cop is suing for "emotional distress." We are sure the 19-year-old that he killed would choose emotional distress over death any day.

Oakland Police Kill Handcuffed Man, Ignoring His Pleas of “I Can’t...

51-year-old Hernan Jaramillo died after being detained by police while in handcuffs, despite multiple yells of "I can't breathe!"

Hundreds March Against Murder of Noel Aguilar by LA Sheriff’s Deputies

After activists shut down the Metro Blue Line, two people were arrested, and a stand off ensued in front of the Compton Sheriff's Station.

LAPD Chief Calls For Criminal Charges Against Officer in Fatal Shooting

LAPD police chief Charlie Beck has called for charges Officer Clifford Proctor, who shot 29-year-old Brendon Glenn in the back as he lay on the ground.

Hawaii Man Beaten by Cop for Praying Next to a Seal

The native Hawaiian did not conduct in any confrontation or misconduct with the officer.

Jeb Bush Says No Need For Federal Investigation In Tamir Rice...

In response to news that police officers will not be charged in the killing of a 12-year old with a toy gun, Jeb Bush expressed faith that "the system worked."

L.A. Deputies Left Inmates Handcuffed to a Wall For Hours

After threatening an FBI agent and falsifying database information, eight L.A. deputies were convicted of obstructing a federal investigation into jail abuse and corruption.

New Report Criticizes Police Investigation of Unarmed Teen’s Death

The Pasadena Police Department and two of their officers are being criticized not only for their actions that led to the fatal shooting of Kendrec McDade but for their lack of transparency and accountability.

Video Reveals Guards Abusing Inmate Moments Before His Death

An inmate is killed and no one is punished. Leonard Strickland was killed at Clinton Correctional Facility and all of the involved parties are either still working or have retired with full pensions.

Former NY Police Chief Arrested For Beating Handcuffed Man

Chief James Burke resigned two months ago amid a federal investigation. On Tuesday, a grand jury indicted Burke for violating Christopher Loeb’s civil rights and conspiracy to obstruct a federal civil rights investigation into the attack.

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Trump accused of weaponizing Social Security and immigration system to target immigrants and silence...

Critics warn of authoritarian overreach as Trump administration marks immigrants as “dead” to force deportation and targets lawful residents for protected political speech.

House passes bill to shield Trump from legal accountability, restricts judges from halting unconstitutional...

Republicans push sweeping limits on judicial authority after courts repeatedly block Trump’s executive actions as unlawful or unconstitutional.

Trump faces Palestine

The legacies of colonialism and the set of ideas behind that Act of 1688 are still with us and continue to target formerly colonized (and still colonized) peoples.

Revealed: Meat industry behind attacks on flagship climate-friendly diet report

New evidence seen by DeSmog suggests this surge of outrage against the report was stoked by a PR firm that represents the meat and dairy sector. 

This chart explains why Trump backflipped on tariffs. The economic damage would have been huge

The answer is simple: the economic cost to the U.S. was too high.