Law Enforcement
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![[UPDATED 8/9/22] Georgia Woman Dies After “Falling” Out Of Police Car And Her Family Wants Answers](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/01ce420d3b8a84bd0b9c94f89ac0843e-225x300.jpg)
[UPDATED 8/9/22] Georgia Woman Dies After “Falling” Out Of Police Car And Her Family Wants Answers
Brianna Grier, 28, died on Thursday after suffering fatal injuries leaving behind 3-year-old twins.
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Two Officers Said the N-Word, One White and One Black, but Received Different Punishments
The two sued the city for racial discrimination but the jury ended up deadlocked.
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Bronx Teen Killed by Corrections Officer for Playing with Water Gun
An off duty officer shot the teen in the face near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
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Portland To Pay $55K Settlement Brought By Reporters Over 2020 BLM Protests Injuries
The lawsuit alleged that two independent reporters were tackled by Portland police officers while livestreaming protests.
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![[Updated] Attorney Responds to “New” Info Regarding Jayland Walker Case](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/55cd00d045a4217fee7d747b6a75fcc0-300x200.jpg)
[Updated] Attorney Responds to “New” Info Regarding Jayland Walker Case
It's unclear where the source who spoke to local news got his information from.
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Rochester Cop Investigated for Handcuffing On-Duty EMT
This is the first high-profile instance of police misconduct investigated by the police Accountability Board.
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Two Minneapolis Snipers Shoot Down 20-Year-Old Black Man
This is the second time this year Minneapolis police shot and killed a Black man.
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Uvalde Probe Finds Nearly 400 Cops Prioritized Their Safety over Students’
Rep. Dustin Burrows said the systemic failures that occurred in Uvalde are nationwide issues.
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Delaware Officer Who Dragged Black Teenage Girl on Her Stomach Got off
The Justice Department said the girl was dragged along the floor for nearly 50 feet.