law enforcement

  • Mother Sues Mississippi City and Officers Over 10-Year-Old Son’s Public Urination Arrest

    A mother from Senatobia, Mississippi, has filed a lawsuit against the city and involved officers after her 10-year-old son, Quantavious, was arrested for public urination last August. The lawsuit, brought forth by Latonya Eason in federal court, highlights a distressing incident that has sparked allegations of racial bias and excessive policing. According to their attorney,…

  • Family Of Black Girls Handcuffed By Police And Held At Gunpoint Reach $1.9 Million Settlement

    In a case that sparked nationwide outrage, the family of Black girls who were handcuffed by police and held at gunpoint has reached a $1.9 million settlement with city officials in Aurora, Colorado. The incident, which occurred in 2021, involved Brittney Gilliam and her daughters, who were mistakenly detained by police officers who believed the…