police reform
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has endorsed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a “strong choice” for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Crump cited Walz’s significant support following the deaths of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, according to Newsweek. Crump praised Walz for his efforts in advocating for police reform after the tragic events involving Floyd…
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The family of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman fatally shot by police in July 2024, is advocating for legislative changes to address issues related to problematic police officers transferring between departments. This push highlights ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of current regulations in preventing officers with troubling histories from being rehired. Sonya Massey’s father,…
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A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations against a Minneapolis SWAT officer and the city can proceed following the killing of Amir Locke during a no-knock warrant search in February 2022. In a motion last fall, attorneys representing the city and Officer Mark Hanneman had sought to dismiss the civil suit,…
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The city of Fontana, California, has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Thomas Perez Jr., who was subjected to a grueling 17-hour interrogation by police that led to a false confession and a suicide attempt. The lawsuit highlights severe misconduct by law enforcement, including false accusations, threats, and…
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Judge Denies Motion to Move Trial of Former Memphis Police Officers Charged In Death of Tyre Nichols
In a ruling on Thursday, April 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris decided that the federal trial of four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will remain in the city. This is despite defense attorneys’ motions to relocate the trial due to intense…
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In a significant legal development, a Colorado woman, Ruby Johnson, has secured a monumental victory in her lawsuit against two police officers following a wrongful SWAT team raid on her home. The jury’s verdict, amounting to $3.76 million, marks a crucial milestone in holding law enforcement accountable for violations of state constitutional rights. The verdict,…
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