Police Abuse
Could a Federal Law to Stop Police Revenue-Seeking Actually Work?
Congressman wants to make shaking down the citizens a federal crime.
Madison, Wisc. Cop Fatally Shoots Unarmed Teen, New State Law on Investigating Fatal Police Shootings Kicking In
Tony Robinson was reportedly alone and unarmed when shot by a cop looking for him over an alleged battery.
How the DOJ Contributed to the Awful Ferguson Police Culture It Condemns
You know who else has a judicial system that is hard to fight and extracts money from citizens?
Police Mum on Fatal Shooting of Mexican National, Mexican Government Condemns Third Shooting in Less than Month
Witnesses say Ernesto Canepa was unarmed when he was shot by police in Santa Ana, Calif., media reports suggest he was a robbery suspect.
Man Complains He Can't Breathe, Yells Police Are Killing Him—Dies in Police Custody
Calvon Reid dies in Cocunut Creek, Florida, after being Tased multiple times. 911 called when he asked someone for a ride to the hospital.
Deputy Shoots and Kills Pony; Says Horse Was Critically Injured But the Facts Don't Match
The deputy says he called the Humane Society but the Society denies it; a vet says the pony was healthy when the deputy killed him.
Cop Convicted on Sexual Assault-Related Charges Released Just Five Months Into One Year Sentence
Former San Diego cop's legal fees covered by the city, won't have to register as a sex offender either.
Lack of Transparency on North Dakota Police Shooting Spurs Scathing Editorial
Authorities blame involvement of multiple agencies for info issues, say they're trying to be as transparent as possible.
The President's Police Reform Dream Journal
A task force on upgrading policing tactics calls for more guidelines, more training, more spending, but lacks introspection on the state of our laws.
New York Activist Billy Talen Goes to Trial Rather Than Plea Out Over "Obstructing Government Administration" Charge
Leading a "Black Lives Matter" Protest Talen Insists Video Shows He Was Breaking No Law
Still Not Getting Along
Despite Rodney King's famous plea, the police and the public have not yet learned to get along.
The Historic Roots of Homan Square, Chicago's CIA-Style Black Site
The Chicago Police Department didn't need the War on Terror to teach it to violate civil rights.
Elderly Man Ends Up Topless, On His Knees, and Handcuffed After Cops Mistake His Collector Car for a Stolen One
Nevada highway trooper didn't enter the license plate number correctly, and then a dispatcher entered the VIN number incorrectly.
Mexico Condemns Death of Unarmed Immigrant in Texas Police Shooting; Second Illegal Immigrant Shooting of the Month
Rubén García Villalpando was reportedly unarmed with his hands up, but, say police, approaching them when they shot him twice in the chest.
Army Vet Serves Ex-Cop Summons for Brutality Lawsuit; Prosecutors Charged Him With Multiple Felonies Based on Testimony Contradicted by Cellphone Video
Seven witnesses, all government employees, told stories that appeared to contradict video taken by the Louisiana man's family.
Police Suddenly Care About Citizen Privacy When Body Cameras Enter the Picture
Missouri legislator wants to keep police recordings secret.
Florida Deputy Drags Mentally Ill Woman Out of Court By Her Feet Because She Was Crying Too Much
Sheriff concerned, places deputy on restricted duty.
The Chicago Police Department Has a 'Black Site'
People detained for hours without being charged or being able to contact lawyers.
Police Union Boss Says Cop Justified in Killing 'Menacing' 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice
Ignorance of reality is no excuse
Prosecutors: Not Enough Evidence Cops Who Shot Unarmed Man 16 Times As He Lay In Bed Acted With 'Malice'
A judge recently ruled the Washington man's lawsuit could move forward, but prosecutors say they aren't impressed by the evidence.
Pussy Riot Dedicate New Song, 'I Can't Breathe,' to Eric Garner and All 'Who Suffer From State Terror'
"We've known, on our own skin, what police brutality feels like, and we can't be silent on this issue."
When Gitmo Needed a Brutal Interrogator, They Turned to the Best: Chicago PD
New story sees roots of Guantanamo abuse in law enforcement agency's troubled past.
St. Louis Cops Stop Beating Up Man to Turn Off Dashcam Recording Them, Lawsuit Claims
Only the officer who shut the dashcam off was "disciplined" in any way.
Estranged Wife Calls Police over Suicidal Husband, Cops Pursue, Shoot, and Kill Him
Man's family would like to talk to the woman but she reportedly took her children and left town.
Parents of Toddler Burned by Drug Warriors Demand Compensation
A federal lawsuit argues that the botched raid was "reckless," "plainly incompetent," and "objectively unreasonable."
Police Shoot Rock-Throwing Man, Could Lead to Largest Protest in Washington State Tri-City Area
Thirty seconds of the incident were caught on video, helping to spur protests expected to be some of the area's largest.
How to Address Anger Over Shootings By Police? Hide Cops' Names, Of Course!
Arizona legislators make a pretty solid effort to shield cops from public scrutiny
Cop Sees Teen with Fake Gun, Shoots Different Kid, Kindly Declines to Arrest Them (for Now)
Authorities still weighing options
Virginia Delegates Overwhelmingly Approve Major Forfeiture Reform
The bill, now before the state Senate, requires a criminal conviction to complete a forfeiture.
No Knock Raid Over Alleged Animal Cruelty Leads to Lawsuit by Man Who Just Wants His Dog Back
Lawsuit claims a local politician may have conspired with a cop to target the resident, a bar owner, because of a judgment he had won against the pol earlier.
NYPD Cop Indicted for Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Akai Gurley
Peter Liang reportedly texted his union rep instead of calling for medical assistance after shooting and killing Akai Gurley while patrolling a stairwell.
Never, Never Call the Cops For "Help" Unless You're Willing to Risk Someone Being Shot and Killed
74-year-old North Carolina Man Shot and Killed by Cops as They Bust Through His Back Door on a "Welfare Check"
New Evidence in Seth Adams 'Nothing to See Here' Police Shooting Won't Be Considered If It's From Family Attorneys
An attorney for the Adams family says witness testimony, forensic evidence, and the cop's performance reviews all suggest shooting wasn't justified.
Philly Cops Charged in Brutality Incident After Victim's Girlfriend Did Some Investigating of Her Own to Get Authorities Started
A year and a half after the incident, the two cops were charged and suspended with intent to dismiss.
Louisville Cop Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Two Children; Previously Commended for His Work With Youth
Cop had multiple commendations for working with youth. Psychologist says she was kicked out of clinical program after reporting kids's allegations against him.
Prosecutor Wants to Apologize to Wrongly Accused Man, Cops Insist the System Worked
Cornealious Anderson was arrested and charged even though he had dozens of alibi. The prosecutor's investigation found problems in the police investigation.
