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Ben Crump Weighs in with Details in Shooting of Black Air Force Airman by Fla. Cop
The civil rights attorney insists the Florida officer went into the wrong apartment when Roger Fortson was killed.
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The Times When Black Americans Rose-up In the Wake of Police Brutality
Michael Brown’s death helped spark a whole movement. The Root looks back at other incidents of police brutality that sparked racial justice protests.
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Amir Locke Will Become the Face of No-Knock Warrant Bans, Family Says
No Minneapolis officers were charged in the fatal shooting one year ago.
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Two Years After The Murder Of George Floyd, America Still Won’t Change The Way It Polices Black People
Despite his death galvanizing nationwide racial justice protests, law enforcement continues to brutalize Black folks the same way as they ever did.
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Investigation: No-Knock Raids for Drug Searches Lead to Fatal Shootings
Judges often sign off on no-knock warrant requests without resistance or questioning the merit.
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Amir Locke: No Charges Against Cops In Fatal Shooting
The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Amir Locke in a no-knock raid in February will face no charges.
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No Charges Against Police Who Shot and Killed Amir Locke, Mother Speaks Out [UPDATED]
Officials said there is “insufficient admissible evidence” to file criminal charges against the SWAT officers.
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Minneapolis Mayor Officially Prohibits Execution of No-Knock Warrants [UPDATED]
Minneapolis Police Department will no longer be allowed to request no-knock warrants or respond to similar searches from other cities.