Law Enforcement
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Officers Pursuing White Suspect Arrested an Innocent Black Man Instead
One officer jumped on the Black man while another pinned him to the ground with their knee.
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Police ‘Attack’ 11-Year-Old Boy at State Fair
Elijah was the only one attacked out of his group of white friends.
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[Updated] New Development For Black Army Lieutenant who was Pepper-Sprayed
No uniform can keep a Black person from being mistreated by the police.
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![[Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Killing Has Been Sentenced](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29125422/55d02962a2184ab53e913edea7a6ebf7-300x200.jpg)
[Updated] Every Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd’s Killing Has Been Sentenced
The case for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander was rescheduled to ensure a non-biased jury.
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![[UPDATED 8/9/22] Georgia Woman Dies After “Falling” Out Of Police Car And Her Family Wants Answers](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29125406/01ce420d3b8a84bd0b9c94f89ac0843e-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://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29125335/55cd00d045a4217fee7d747b6a75fcc0-300x200.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.