Tag: police violence
Lawsuit filed after California police officers shoot unarmed man on video
Recorded on surveillance video as several South Gate police officers shot him more than a dozen times, the unarmed victim recently filed...
New Jersey officer sentenced to prison for assaulting hospital patient and...
“When an officer betrays the oath to protect and serve, it tarnishes the law enforcement community and puts the public at risk.”
ACLU calls for investigation into police detaining ex-Marine moving into his...
After a police officer held a Marine veteran at gunpoint and handcuffed him while moving into his own house, the Kansas chapter...
Video shows cop fatally shooting motorist
According to Clark, running from the cops is an immediate death sentence without due process.
Lawsuit filed against jail officer for shooting inmate with shotgun on...
“At the time of the shooting, Prado was absolutely no threat to any of the corrections officers.”
Suspended cop arrested for bank robbery
Daugherty faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted of bank robbery.
Former Dallas cop charged with murdering unarmed, innocent neighbor
“He felt safe in that apartment, and he was violated.”
Atlantic City police officer charged with beating man on video
After footage of the incident became public, the victim later agreed to settle his lawsuit against the city for $3 million last year.
Chicago cop found guilty of murdering teen on video
Finally, a bit of justice for Laquan McDonald.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 27
The 7 senators who will decide Kavanaugh’s fate, more police violence, a declaration from the third Kavanaugh accuser, and more.
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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.”
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.
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.