Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: police corruption

Police Chief overdosed on drugs taken from department evidence room

The fentanyl and cocaine were reportedly being held as evidence in other cases when Hughes illegally obtained them.

Mexican police officers sentenced to 25 years for murdering journalist

The former mayor and deputy police chief remain in hiding along with many of the other officers suspected of murdering Sánchez.

Innocent man wins nearly $1M after NYPD cops try to frame...

“They ran a stop sign and I think they were trying to hide that they caused the accident.”

Baltimore cop charged with planting drugs in body cam video

Pinheiro’s attorney claims “this is just another overreach."

Trooper sues police commanders for altering arrest report of judge’s daughter

“What they did to Trooper Sceviour is shameful.”

Federal prison guard arrested for accepting bribes

Harris accepted bribes in exchange for smuggling drugs and contraband into prison.

Second police body cam video appears to show cops planting drugs

Police officials have refused to disclose the identities of the officers allegedly depicted planting drugs in the second video.

3 NYPD Commanders Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges

Nearly a dozen mostly senior NYPD officials have been disciplined by the Department in some way as a result of the inquiry into de Blasio’s campaign fundraising.

Indicted: Grand Jury Brings Charges Against Baltimore Police Officers Tied to...

Charges were brought against six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray clearly leading the way to a criminal trial. And the most serious indictments—second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter—remain.

No Honor Among Thieves: Corrupt Cops Sentenced to Prison

Two former Philadelphia police officers developed a pattern of robbing drug dealers and lying on their reports. While they were both convicted, one of the former officers betrayed his partner and informed on him—“There’s no honor among thieves, your honor.”

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.