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Simone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar Case
The FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office is accused of responding slowly to the first accusations against Larry Nassar and leaving Biles’ name out of investigations.
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4 Ex-Minneapolis Officers Indicted in George Floyd Case Will Appear for Federal Arraignment
Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao are all charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights.
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Kansas Rep. Sentenced to Probation After Pleading Guilty to Disorderly Conduct Charges Following Kicking and Kneeing Students
Republican Rep. Mark Samsel was placed on 12-month probation and banned from contacting the students outside of a court-ordered apology letter.
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The Caucacity: White Man Arrested on Hate Crime Charges, Accused of Yelling Racial Slurs at Black Family
Bradley Gummow was arrested on Saturday for making a false 911 call, three counts of hate crimes and resisting arrest by South Beloit Police.
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U.S. Capitol Police Recommend Disciplinary Action in 6 Cases From Jan. 6 Attack
After 38 internal investigations, discipline is recommended for cases including ‘failure to comply with directions’ and ‘improper dissemination of information.’
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White Truck Driver Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison After Stabbing Black Man At Oregon Arby’s
Nolan Strauss told police he targeted Ronnell Hughes in 2019 because he was Black, and he has a ‘problem with Black people.’
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Justice Department to Review Columbus Division of Police Following Fatal Shootings of Black People
The DOJ’s review will focus on training and recruitment, bias-based policing, de-escalation and use of force in the department.
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Illinois AG To Investigate Joliet Police Department For Pattern of Abuses, Whistleblower Remains on Desk Duty
AG Kwame Raoul will not be investigating the death of Eric Lurry, but instead the entire department for covering up civil rights abuses by officers.
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California Police Reform Bill to Get Rid of ‘Bad Apples’ Advances to Governor
California is one of the few U.S. states without a way to strip bad officers of their badges. The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act will change that.
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Good Riddance: Robert E. Lee Statue Finally Taken Down in Virginia
Workers will return on Thursday to remove the time capsule and decorative plaques.
