Sunday, March 16, 2025

Tag: police violence

Teen awarded $325K settlement after police brutality incident

Dee reportedly knelt on the teen and punched him at least ten times as the teen screamed, “Why are you punching me?”

5 Pittsburgh cops fired after fatal arrest involving stun gun

None of the terminated officers currently face any criminal charges for causing the death of Jim Rogers after tasing him at least eight times.

Dashcam video released showing officer fatally shooting unarmed man

Cassandra Dollard was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. She was also terminated from the Hemingway Police Department.

Former police officer sentenced to federal prison for using excessive force

“The actions of Mr. Maynard are disturbing and violate the trust placed in him by the community.”

Minneapolis agrees to pay $2.4M to man who lost eye during...

“It took me a long time to get a job even though I was well qualified because it’s pretty hard to look at a computer screen with one eye after having two.”

Deputy fired for use of excessive force

“This incident went beyond the scope of acceptable force and will not be tolerated in this office."

Former sheriff sentenced to prison for assaulting detainees

“When former Sheriff Boen brutally assaulted individuals in his custody and violated their civil rights, it impacted all Arkansans and their trust in authorities.”

Off-duty Las Vegas cop arrested for robbing casino at gunpoint

Detained by security after allegedly robbing a casino, an off-duty Las Vegas police officer was arrested Sunday and charged with robbery and...

3 Minneapolis cops convicted of violating George Floyd’s rights

“Today’s verdict recognizes that two police officers violated the Constitution by failing to intervene to stop another officer from killing George Floyd, and three officers violated the Constitution by failing to provide aid to Mr. Floyd in time to prevent his death."

Louisiana deputies arrested and fired after fatal shooting

After reviewing the footage, the sheriff stated, “Unfortunately, we can’t justify the use of deadly force.”

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Musk-linked operatives gain access to Social Security Administration, raising fears of data breaches and...

A new investigation reveals that Musk-linked operatives with little government experience have gained access to sensitive Social Security data, raising alarms over potential benefit disruptions, privacy risks, and a broader push to privatize the agency.

Senate Democrats face reckoning over GOP spending bill that hands Trump and Musk unchecked...

Progressives warn that the Republican spending bill would give Trump and Musk sweeping control over federal funds, gut social programs, and set a dangerous precedent—while Senate Democrats waver on whether to fight or fold.

The healthcare system in Cuba

How a tiny island defies U.S. sanctions to lead in healthcare.