Police Abuse
That's Bottled Water, Not Beer, Officer: A Ridiculous Arrest Yields a $200,000 Settlement
One University of Virginia student's mistreatment at the hands of state regulatory agents has come to a just end.
Man Who Filmed Eric Garner's Death Was Arrested on Gun Charges
Ramsey Orta, the 22-year-old bystander who shot the widely-viewed cell phone video of Eric Garner's fatal arrest on Bay Street, was arrested Saturday night on weapon possession charges, police said.
Bill de Blasio, Progressive Hero, Scourge of the Poor
He backs strict enforcement of petty laws that disproportionately hurt the poor and marginalized.
What's Happening to America in the Borderlands?
Two thirds of Americans live within a hundred miles of a border or coast, where feds are allowed to violate more of their rights
NYPD Unions Can't Challenge Stop-and-Frisk Settlement
The unions argue that the ruling had hurt police officers' reputations and that the proposed reforms could impede their ability to do their jobs.
Arrested: 6 Crazy Cops Who Stole Money, Sold Drugs, Dangled Man Off Balcony
They used their law enforcement positions to gain access to drug dealers and steal their loot.
Canada Gets SWAT-Mania: Troubled Man Removed From Plane by Tactical Team (and Fighter Jets)
"A little bit out of hand," says security expert.
Cops Have Ugly, Unsympathetic Reaction to NYPD Choking Victim
"Those are your police, America."
Over-Policing America
SWAT teams were once used only in emergencies such as riots or hostage situations. But today there are more than 50,000 "no-knock raids" a year.
