The defense attorney argues double jeopardy protections will prevent prosecutors from retrying the cop on murder charges.
The Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal by cops who claim they can't be held responsible.
South Gate seizes more under federal program than San Francisco.
Protesters have questions about Gray's mysterious death; the union hears demands for officers' "immediate imprisonment"
Given the recklessness of the assault that injured Baby Bou Bou, the amount seems low.
Officers of the law really seem to have a problem with having their actions on the record.
Careless driving in Florida that leads to death usually comes with a driving suspension.
Shona Banda's son is back in state custody as she awaits criminal charges.
Judge Janice Rogers Brown makes the case for reviving 4th Amendment protections.
Setting the table for more police violence as a solution to racist police violence
Law enforcement loses 6-3 in Rodriguez v. United States.
Was charged with possession of a switchblade. Six cops suspended with pay after his death.
Cops accused DA of trying to bribe the victims of burglaries committed by her son.
Perhaps the department thought managing the Sheriff's re-election campaign was training enough?
Committee hearing focuses on FAIR Act proposal.
Law enforcement expands the surveillance state in Virginia.
The illegal harassment of camera-carrying bystanders needs to stop.
Videotaping the police? A grave incursion on our privacy. Scooping up data on hundreds of millions? Bo-ring!
Lawsuit over use of Taser on arrested, submissive man.
Reserve Deputy Robert Bates said he thought he was holding a Taser, not a handgun, when he fired at Harris.
Radley Balko wonders how important criminal justice reform and civil liberties will be in this election cycle.
After surrendering, he's punched 37 times and kicked 17 times.
Michael Slager had possession of Walter Scott's driver's license and car when he decided to chase him anyway.
Family says he's "a good person" who simply "lacked the self-esteem" not to stalk and sexually assault vulnerable women.
Feidin Santana was exercising a constitutional right that police often violate.
Video seems to show the officer picking up an object and dropping it near the body.
Minority representation by city leaders more closely matches citizenry.
An internal investigation cleared the cop. He resigned and was eventually charged with felony assault by state investigators.
The patrolman claimed he "felt threatened" when the man grabbed his Taser.
His attorney says it wasn't fair to fire him to set 'example' about not turning on body cameras.
Internal checkpoints drive peaceful citizens to assert their rights and share the results
The police can break into your home unlawfully and shoot you dead, and nobody is at fault for that except you.
Toothless local boards inspire a stronger proposal. The bill also includes a prohibition on profiling and a new training commission.
Incident was caught on video so a judge dropped charges of fleeing police and resisting arrest that were filed against the man.
It's time to limit lawful interactions between police and residents.
It's time to rein in this abusive state agency.
Peter Delio was the subject of complaints before but the police department says they weren't sustained, even when they cost the city money.
Doctors didn't believe Brock was followed by Obama on Twitter or had a banking job. Both are true.
It couldn't happen to a nicer guy
Body-worn cameras encourage both police and citizens to behave better
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