Supreme Court Decision Puts Black Lives Matter Activist’s Legal Battle in Spotlight
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding a Black Lives Matter activist's appeal has significant implications for public demonstrations. Want…
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Former Cop Michael Slager Gets 20 Years for Shooting Walter Scott
Summary: The former South Carolina police officer who shot an unarmed man was sentenced to 20 years behind bars. Michael…
Oklahoma Police Kill Deaf Man Despite Being Told “He Can’t Hear”
Summary: Oklahoma City police shot and killed a deaf man who was unable to understand their orders. On Tuesday night, a…
Missouri Judge Acquits Ex-Cop Jason Stockton of Murdering Black Motorist
Summary: A former St. Louis police officer was acquitted of the killing of Anthony Lamar Smith in 2011. On Friday,…
Three Chicago Cops Indicted for Conspiracy in Shooting of Laquan McDonald
Summary: Three former Chicago police officers have been charged with conspiring to cover-up the truth in the shooting death of…
Philando Castile’s Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit with City
Summary: The family of Philando Castile, who was killed during a traffic stop, will receive $3 million from the city…
Milwaukee Cop Found Not Guilty of Shooting Syville Smith
Summary: Former Milwaukee police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was found not guilty by a jury in the shooting death of Sylville…
Former SC Police Officer to Plead Guilty as Part of Plea Deal
Summary: Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager intends to plead guilty in the shooting of a man in the…
Two Police Officers Ambushed in Iowa
Summary: Two Iowa police officers were killed during an ambush Wednesday morning with a suspect now in custody. Two police…
Department of Justice Will Collect Police Shooting Data
Summary: The Department of Justice will start collecting police shooting data on a national level. As tensions build between minority…
Tulsa Officer Pleads Not Guilty
Summary: The Tulsa officer responsible for firing the fatal shot of Terence Crutcher pleaded not guilty for reasons of temporary deafness.…
Terence Crutcher’s Shooting to Be Investigated by Justice Department
Summary: Another traffic incident turned into a fatal shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week when African-American Terence Crutcher was fatally…