Tag: police violence
Two additional correctional officers charged with assaulting mentally ill inmate
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Louisiana cop sentenced to prison after beating unarmed man on video
“Officers who deprive individuals of their civil rights will not be tolerated.”
Sanctimonious US senators condemn Hong Kong police ignoring far more brutal...
“I salute the Hong Kong students for their passion and courage in demanding democratic rights and freedoms in their city.”
Florida deputy charged with child abuse for assaulting teen on video
“The way the deputy responds, for whatever occurred, whatever type of verbal dialogue was going on, it makes no sense and it wasn’t necessary.”
Former police officer sentenced to prison for killing unarmed veteran
“He’s never taken responsibility for taking my son’s life. He’s never just said, ‘I’m sorry,’ for killing Tony.”
Video: Police officer fatally shoots unarmed teen in back of head
The federal civil rights lawsuit filed by the boy’s father alleges that Villalvazo used excessive and unlawful deadly force while committing assault and battery with negligence.
Police officer charged after shooting at unarmed couple
“Police accountability will not exist until every level of government works to prevent police violence and to hold police employees responsible each time they hurt or kill someone.”
Video shows Florida cop pushing teen off roof
“Massiah's decision to push the suspect off the roof could have resulted in significant injury.”
Former Fort Worth cop arrested and charged with murdering innocent woman...
Under investigation for fatally shooting an innocent woman at her residence, a Fort Worth police officer resigned Monday and was charged with...
Police release body cam video of officer killing innocent woman at...
The Fort Worth Police Department recently released the body cam footage of an officer fatally shooting a woman at home without identifying...
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
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.
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.