Jury deliberates ex-Texas officer’s sentence in killing
Ex-cop Aaron Dean, who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson, faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced. More
December 19, 2022
Police Brutality
This category examines those that are marginalized and disproportionately impacted by police brutality, such as police shootings, wrongful arrests and physical abuse of civilians.
Sentencing phase underway in police killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean faces up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 19, 2022
Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest
5 Louisiana officers were charged with state crimes ranging from negligent homicide to malfeasance in the deadly arrest of Ronald Greene. More
December 16, 2022
Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Texas police officer Aaron Dean was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window of her home. More
December 15, 2022
$3M deal reached over police shooting of Pharrell’s cousin
City of Virginia Beach to pay $3M to settle a lawsuit from the family of Donovon Lynch, a Black man and cousin of Pharrell Williams shot by cops. More
December 14, 2022
Jury deliberating in Texas officer’s murder trial
The jury took up the case after six days of testimony and argument in Aaron Dean's long-delayed trial for killing Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 14, 2022
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend settles lawsuits over shooting
The city agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker in federal and state court, said his attorney. More
December 13, 2022
Texas officer testifies he saw gun before fatal shooting
“When my vision cleared, then I observed the person that we now know is Miss Jefferson,” Aaron Dean said, crying. More
December 12, 2022
Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year term
Ex-Minneapolis cop J. Alexander Kueng, who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another cop kneeled on his neck, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison. More
December 9, 2022
Minneapolis to buy gas station at site of Floyd’s killing
Minneapolis will buy the gas station at the intersection where George Floyd was killed and turn it into a racial justice healing center and memorial. More
December 9, 2022
Texas cop didn’t say ‘gun’ before fatal shooting, search
Officer Carol Darch testified that when she turned, all she could see in the window through which Atatiana Jefferson had just been shot were "eyes as big as saucers.” More
December 7, 2022
Trial for Texas officer who killed Black woman hinges on gun
Aaron Dean, who has pleaded not guilty, has been free on $200,000 bond. He is charged with killing Atatiana Jefferson in 2019. More
December 5, 2022
Fired San Antonio cop is indicted for shooting teen in car
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A former San Antonio police officer who shot and wounded a 17-year-old as the teen put his car in reverse while eating a hamburger has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one count of attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday. James […] More
December 1, 2022
Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in George Floyd protests
City of Minneapolis reaches $600K settlement with 12 protesters injured during demonstrations after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd. More
November 30, 2022
Tennessee officers won’t face charges for violent arrest
Grand jury declines to indict Tennessee police officers for the violent arrest of Black man Brandon Calloway for alleged traffic violations. More
November 30, 2022
5 officers charged after Black man paralyzed in police van
5 Connecticut cops were charged with misdemeanors over treatment of a Black man after he was paralyzed from the chest down in the back of a police van. More
November 28, 2022
Grand jury indicts deputies in shooting death of young man
Charges against the two deputies in the death of Christian Glass include second-degree murder, according to the court records. More
November 28, 2022
Navy SEAL wins appeal of sentence in soldier’s hazing death
Military appeals court orders new sentencing hearing for Navy SEAL Tony DeDolph, who got 10 years in prison for his role in a Green Beret's hazing death. More
November 21, 2022
Ex-Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of Black man
Ex-Michigan cop Christopher Schurr, who shot Black motorist Patrick Lyoya, will stand trial for second-degree murder. More
October 31, 2022
Judge to rule if ex-cop will stand trial in fatal shooting
Judge to rule next week whether ex-Michigan cop Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot a Black man in a struggle over a Taser will stand trial for murder. More
October 28, 2022
Witness: Cop had ‘upper hand’ before killing Black motorist
Witness says Michigan cop Christopher Schurr, who killed Black motorist Patrick Lyoya “always had the upper hand” in the struggle before the shooting. More
October 27, 2022
Patrick Lyoya shooting death: Ex-Michigan cop in court for preliminary exam
Ex-Michigan cop Christopher Schurr, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya, is back in court for a preliminary exam. More
October 27, 2022
Suspended Georgia sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses
Prosecutors said Victor Hill had detainees strapped into restraint chairs for hours even though they posed no threat. More
October 27, 2022
Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
The plea deal for J. Alexander Kueng calls for 3 1/2 years in prison, with prosecutors agreeing to drop a count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. More
October 24, 2022
2 cops head to trial for aiding George Floyd’s killing
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao. They're charged with aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter. More
October 24, 2022
Detainees testify in rights abuse trial of Georgia sheriff
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is standing trial on federal charges that he violated the rights of seven detainees. More
October 19, 2022
Ex-Louisville cop involved in protest shooting pleads guilty
Ex-Louisville cop Katie Crews, blamed for instigating conflict that led to a fatal shooting, pleaded guilty to excessive force use. More
October 12, 2022
Sheriff charged with civil rights violations to stand trial
Victor Hill fired 27 deputies on his first day, and his tough-on-crime stance has included using a tank owned by the sheriff's office during drug raids. More
October 12, 2022
State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killing
All parties have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence, many relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in George Floyd’s death. More
October 10, 2022
Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police
Former officer Kelly Goodlett admitted she and another officer falsified information in the warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s death. More
October 10, 2022