NFL Player Doug Martin’s Family Accuses Oakland Police of Using Excessive Force in Death
The family of NFL player Doug Martin is accusing the Oakland Police Department of using excessive force in the player’s arrest and death
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NY Attorney General Sues NYPD over ‘Excessive Force’; Wants Police Monitor
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the city of New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea on Thursday to put a monitor in place for the police department.
Loretta Lynch to Advise on NYPD Protest Response Probe
Officials announced on Wednesday that former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch would advise New York Attorney General Letitia James during the investigation into the police response during recent protests.
McDonald’s Worker Charged for Allegedly Tampering with Police Officer’s Food
A McDonald’s employee was arrested Friday after she allegedly tampered with a police officer’s food order in Bakersfield, California.
Portland Police Chief Reviewing Allegations Officers Used Too Much Force Against Antifa
Portland’s Police chief has ordered a review after violent clashes between pro-freedom marchers and far-left terror group Antifa.
Family Argues Mexican National Killed by Border Patrol Had Constitutional Rights
A Mexican family whose son was killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent told the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday that the agent violated their son’s constitutional rights by using unnecessary deadly force. A preliminary issue is whether the Constitution applies to someone who is not a citizen of the U.S. and was standing on Mexican soil at the time of the shooting.
Obama’s DOJ: Chicago Police Use Unconstitutional, ‘Excessive’ Force
On January 13 President Obama’s Department of Justice announced that the Chicago Police Department is “unconstitutionally engaged” in the use of “excessive” force.
Topless Woman at Bernie Sanders Rally Sues L.A. Police
One of two women who was arrested for going topless at a Bernie Sanders rally in Los Angeles in March has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department for $3 million for using excessive force.
Austin Police Department Faces Criticism over YouTube Video
On June 7, online video gamer Jericho Tucker published via YouTube a confrontation between police officers and Sixth Street party-goers in downtown Austin. The clip has been cited by many viewers as an example of police brutality.
