Law Enforcement
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U.S. Marshal and Georgia Officer Indicted in Shooting Death of Jamarion Robinson
In 2016, Robinson died with 76 bullet wounds. Now five years later, U.S. Marshal Eric Heinze and Officer Kristopher Hutchens are indicted for felony murder.
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A Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Who Repeatedly Slammed a Black Woman’s Head to the Ground Has a History of Excessive Force Lawsuits Against Him
In fact, he’s been named in the most excessive force suits out of any other deputy currently with the department.
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Washington State Sheriff Charged After Falsely Claiming Black Newspaper Carrier Threatened to Kill Him in January
More than 40 officers were initially called to respond to the scene after Sheriff Ed Troyer dispatched for help.
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Prosecutors Rest Their Case in Trial Over Police Stun Gun Death of Eurie Martin
Witnesses recall the officers yelling at Martin while he was face down on the ground and tasing him repeatedly, sometimes for as long as two minutes at a time.
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The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for Cops to Brutalize Black and Brown People
The Supreme Court just sided with police in two separate rulings on qualified immunity, a legal doctrine shielding officers from lawsuits.
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Cellphone Video Captured a Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Violently Slamming a Black Woman’s Head Against Pavement
Shantel Arnold said the deputy’s assault happened moments after she was assaulted by a group of local boys.
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Philadelphia Passes Bill to Keep Police From Pulling Over Drivers for Minor Traffic Violations
Proponents say this will stop police from using low-level violations as reason to search a vehicle–a practice that disproportionately affects Black motorists.
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A Black Louisiana State Trooper Says His Potential Firing Is Retaliation for Speaking Out About Ronald Greene’s Death
Louisiana State Police officials say trooper Carl Cavalier violated several department policies on disseminating information and making public comments.
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Ex-Louisiana State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty in Black Motorist’s Brutal Beating
Former trooper Jacob Brown is accused of beating Aaron Bowman 18 times with a tactical flashlight, leaving Bowman with severe injuries.