Law Enforcement
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NYC’s De Blasio Accused of Firing White NYPD Brass for Black Replacements
After four white NYPD chiefs were forced to resign, de Blasio was suspected of deliberately filling their positions with people of color.
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Jacob Blake Withdraws Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer who Shot Him
Blake dismissed the case with prejudice meaning he will not be able to refile the claim.
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Patrick Lyoya Official Autopsy Results Released [Updated]
The Kent County Medical Examiner's office report found Lyoya died by a gunshot to the back of the head.
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Daunte Wright’s Mother Detained by Officer for Recording Traffic Stop
Katie Wright said it was her civic duty to make sure no one suffered the same fate as her son.
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California State Audit Reveals Racist Behavior By Local Law Enforcement
Officers engaged in “poor investigation practices,” the report states.
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BLM’s Melina Abdullah Forcibly Removed from Mayoral Debate by Police
Minutes before the event began, protests ensued outside and Abdullah was dragged out the venue by police.
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Jury Rejects Allegations That Ohio Police Used Excessive Force in 2016 Shooting of Black Man
Henry Green was fatally shot by Columbus police during an undercover operation.
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London Officers Accused of Racially Profiling 2 Black Athletes
The officers will face a misconduct hearing after stopping and searching two Black athletes for weapons.
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Christopher Schurr Identified As Officer Who Killed Patrick Lyoya
In a written statement, Michigan Police Chief Eric Windstrom publicly released Schurr's name Monday as the man who shot Lyoya during traffic stop
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Patrick Lyoya’s Family Hold Public Funeral, Eulogy Given by Rev. Al Sharpton [Updated]
The funeral service for Patrick Lyoya was held publicly and live streamed. Lyoya's family remembered him as a father and hard worker with a good heart.