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Jury Throws Out Wrongful Death Claim From Family Of Mentally Ill Veteran Killed By Wichita Police
"I do not believe that a white man or a white family would have been treated this way," family attorney William Skepnik said.
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Family of Anton Black Reach a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
The family’s suit stated Black was killed in a similar manner to George Floyd.
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Black Man Shot To Death By Cop For Allegedly Stealing Laundry Detergent
Roderick Brooks, 47, was unarmed when he was killed by law enforcement for reportedly shoplifting from a Dollar General in Houston.
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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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Officers who Tased Jim Rogers to Death Appeal Termination [UPDATED]
The five officers involved are appealing the decision to be terminated but are also facing a lawsuit for the use of excessive force.
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Video: Black DoorDash Driver Tased by Cop While Making Delivery
The Collegedale police officer tried to force Delane Gordon out of his vehicle after Gordon asked to see his supervisor.
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Black People More Likely to be Subjected to Use of Force by Kansas City Police
Of all the examples of use force in Kansas City, Missouri, 57% of them were against Black people
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Court Blocks DA Investigating Cops Involved in Black Man’s Death
The movement for justice for Jim Rogers in Pittsburgh continues
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Closing Arguments Given in Kim Potter Trial, Jury Begins Deliberations
In closing arguments, the defense asserts that 20-year-old Daunte Wright caused his own death.
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‘It Just Went Chaotic’: A Weeping Kim Potter Takes the Stand
Former Minnesota officer Kim Potter spared no tears while performing her testimony before a mostly white jury.