Tag: police violence
Former Dallas cop convicted of murdering her neighbor
After mistakenly entering her neighbor’s apartment and fatally shooting him, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was convicted Tuesday of murder. Although...
Police release dash cam video of cop shooting unarmed woman
"Palmer well knew (her) hands were out of her pockets and (she) had nothing in her hands.”
New Jersey cop pleads guilty to violating civil rights and excessive...
As a result of an FBI investigation into police corruption in Paterson, New Jersey, another police officer recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
Officer resigns after beating unarmed man’s head on video
“These poor decisions have occurred while he is on and off duty and he has violated multiple policies."
Police release dash cam video of officer repeatedly punching man with...
A Louisiana police department recently released the dash cam video of a former Lake Charles cop incessantly punching a man with his...
Deputy resigns after charged with shooting unarmed woman and lying to...
Recorded on police dashcam video shooting an unarmed woman in the groin, a Florida sheriff’s deputy was indicted Wednesday on charges that...
NYPD fires officer responsible for Eric Garner’s death
Recorded on video using a banned chokehold on Eric Garner in the moments before his death, NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo was terminated from the department on Monday. Although...
Police officer fired for hitting handcuffed woman on video
Recently released surveillance video footage revealed a Vermont police officer beating a handcuffed woman for no justifiable reason. After an investigation into...
Police are more likely to kill men and women of color
Will this finally convince to hold police departments accountable for reducing the number of deaths that their officers cause?
Former cop charged with beating unarmed man on video
The police officer was previously arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.
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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.