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Family demands video after baby killed by police

#BabyKohen #PoliceAccountability

A Mississippi family's second autopsy reveals 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot from the side, not front, challenging police claims of danger. They demand bodycam and surveillance footage be released after the Walmart parking lot shooting. read more


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Doug Martin family sues over police restraint death

#WrongfulDeath #PoliceAccountability

Former NFL star Doug Martin died after police pinned him face down during a mental health crisis, failing to provide timely medical care, his parents allege in a wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland officers and an ambulance company. read more

Toddler Killed in Police Shooting at Mississippi Walmart

#PoliceAccountability #RacialJustice

The fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a shoplifting response in Senatobia, Mississippi, has reignited tensions over racial justice. Protests demand accountability, as critics cite systemic failures valuing property over Black lives. read more

Florida family outraged after cop avoids charges in fatal crash

#PoliceAccountability #JusticeForMillie

Family outraged after Florida prosecutors declined charges against an Orlando cop whose crash killed 92-year-old Milagros Ortiz returning from bingo. The officer failed to yield, but no reckless driving was proven. read more

Jamaica police officer charged with murder after fatal shooting

#Jamaica #PoliceAccountability

A Jamaican policeman has been charged with murder for fatally shooting Latoya Bulgin, sparking violent protests. The officer was denied bail, amid ongoing accusations of unlawful police killings and excessive force on the island. read more

Florida officer tickets driver for missing hand

#DisabilityAwareness #PoliceAccountability

A police officer stopped disabled driver Kathleen Thomas for holding her phone in her right hand, but she revealed she had no right hand. Her citation was later dismissed. The incident highlights assumptions about disability. read more

Minneapolis police chief resigns over obstruction

#Minneapolis #PoliceAccountability

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned after obstructing an investigation into misconduct, including deleting evidence. Mayor Frey stated trust is essential. O’Hara led during national reckoning over racism, including George Floyd’s aftermath. 17 complaints remain under review. read more

California officer investigated for striking teen in viral video

#PoliceAccountability #CaliforniaNews

California cop investigated after viral footage shows her striking a teenage boy at Fairfield High School. Police chief apologizes; external probe launched. Family says boy was "beat like a dog." read more

Salinas Police Officer Charged With Child Abuse Images

#ChildAbuse #PoliceAccountability

A California police officer, Brian Jimenez-Gomez, was charged with felony possession of child sexual abuse material. He was placed on administrative leave after his department referred the case to an outside task force. No ongoing public threat is known. read more

Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE officer in shooting

#ImmigrationCrackdown #PoliceAccountability

A Minnesota prosecutor charged ICE officer Christian Castro with assault for shooting Venezuelan man Julio Sosa-Celis during Trump’s immigration crackdown. Castro allegedly lied about the incident; charges were later dismissed against the victim. read more

Former Ohio deputy convicted in killing of Black man

#CaseyGoodsonJr #PoliceAccountability

Former Ohio deputy Jason Meade, now a Baptist pastor, was convicted of reckless homicide for the 2020 fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man. Jurors deadlocked on murder charges, marking a rare conviction of a white officer in Ohio. read more

Federal Agent Charged in Protester Assault

#ICE #PoliceAccountability

An immigration officer is charged with assault for allegedly placing a protester in a chokehold during a Colorado demonstration. Video shows the agent dragging Franci Stagi. The misdemeanor charge carries a maximum sentence of under a year in jail. read more

Islanders Fundraiser for Convicted Cop Sparks Outrage

#NYIslanders #PoliceAccountability

The New York Islanders face criticism for promoting a fundraiser for ex-NYPD sergeant Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler that killed Eric Duprey. The victim's family is angered by the team's support. read more

Ex-Cop Sentenced for Fatal Cooler Toss

#PoliceAccountability #NYPD

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after hurling a cooler at a fleeing suspect, causing a fatal crash. The case has divided police and activists, with the judge rejecting the officer's defense. read more

Boston Officer Faces Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Shooting

#PoliceAccountability #ManslaughterCharge

A Boston officer is charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a carjacking suspect. Prosecutors allege bodycam footage shows the shooting was unjustified, while the police union defends the officer's split-second decision. The case is proceeding to a grand jury. read more

Prosecutors Seek to Drop Breonna Taylor Warrant Charges

#BreonnaTaylor #PoliceAccountability

Federal prosecutors seek to drop charges against two officers involved in the 2020 warrant that led to Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting. The request follows judicial rulings weakening the case. Taylor's death fueled national protests over racial injustice. read more

Afroman Wins Defamation Case Over Police Raid Parody

#FirstAmendment #PoliceAccountability

Rapper Afroman won a lawsuit filed by Ohio deputies over music videos using raid footage. He defended the parody as free speech to cover damages. The court sided with his First Amendment rights. read more

Ex-Trooper Convicted in Girls Death After Chase

#PoliceAccountability #ManslaughterVerdict

A former NY state trooper was convicted of manslaughter for ramming an SUV during a high-speed chase, causing a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl. He faces 5-15 years in prison. A previous trial ended with a hung jury. read more

Judge Dismisses Taser Death Lawsuit, Family Appeals

#PoliceAccountability #WrongfulDeathLawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against Alabama police who repeatedly tasered Jawan Dallas in 2023. The court ruled the force was reasonable, citing drug toxicity as the primary cause of death. The family plans to appeal. read more

Ambulance Diverted from Shooting Victim to Anxious Officer

#PoliceAccountability #EmergencyResponse

A Connecticut man shot by police waited 10 extra minutes for an ambulance after the first was diverted for an officer having an "anxiety attack." The 39-year-old later died. A state report deemed the shooting justified but questioned the delay. read more

Student ICE Protest Sparks Violent Arrests, Official Probe

#PoliceAccountability #StudentProtests

Pennsylvania officials are investigating police confrontations at a student anti-ICE protest. The police chief allegedly put a female student in a chokehold, leading to multiple arrests and community demands for accountability and transparency. read more

Texas Mugshot Sparks Police Brutality Concerns

#PoliceAccountability #TexasNews

Texas law enforcement faces criticism after posting a mugshot showing an officer's gloved hand gripping a woman's jaw, raising concerns about potential mistreatment. The trespassing case against Fant Jomecia, 28, was later dismissed. read more

Sydney Police Protest Handling Under Investigation

#PoliceAccountability #SydneyProtests

Australia's police watchdog will investigate complaints of brutality at Sydney protests against Israeli President Herzog's visit. The independent commission cites public interest, reviewing footage and complaints of excessive force during the clashes. read more

Seattle Pays $29M in Students Police Death

#PoliceAccountability #JusticeForKandula

Seattle will pay $29 million to the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023. Her death sparked outrage after another officer was recorded laughing about it. read more

Border Chief Praised Agent in Dubious Shooting

#PoliceAccountability #ExcessiveForce

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino praised an agent who shot US citizen Marimar Martinez five times in Chicago. Newly released evidence shows supportive messages and reveals the agent bragged about the shooting. The case against Martinez was dismissed. read more

Documents Reveal DHS Misconduct in Chicago Shooting

#PoliceAccountability #DHSControversy

Attorneys for a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent released evidence alleging DHS mishandled the investigation and spread misinformation. The U.S. citizen was charged but the case was dismissed after video contradicted official claims. read more

Border Chief Praised Agent After Chicago Shooting

#BorderPatrol #PoliceAccountability

Border Patrol official Greg Bovino praised an officer hours after he shot a Chicago woman five times, calling it "excellent service." Released texts show other officers celebrating the shooting, which is now part of a lawsuit. read more

Ex-Cop Flew Internationally While Wanted for Murder

#PoliceAccountability #JusticeSystem

Former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor, charged with murder for the 2015 shooting of Brendon Glenn, took multiple international flights after his indictment. He was not arrested until over a year later due to a restricted warrant and authorities' failure to locate him. read more

NYPD Sergeant Convicted in Fatal Cooler Toss

#PoliceAccountability #NYPD

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at Eric Duprey, causing a fatal 2023 scooter crash. The judge emphasized equal treatment under the law. Duran was dismissed and faces sentencing. read more

Mother Blames Police for Toddlers Death in Standoff

#LasVegasShooting #PoliceAccountability

A Las Vegas mother blames police for her 3-year-old son's death after a shootout with his father. Police bodycam shows the father aiming a gun at the child before officers fired. The child was fatally shot by his father during the exchange. read more

Brothers Testify on Federal Agents Fatal Shooting

#PoliceAccountability #ImmigrationEnforcement

Brothers of Renee Good testify at a Capitol Hill hearing on federal agents' use of force. Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The hearing also features others alleging excessive force by DHS agents, amid national outrage. read more

DOJ Probes Border Patrol Killing of Unarmed Nurse

#CivilRights #PoliceAccountability

The DOJ launched a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol. The FBI will lead the investigation. Videos contradict initial official claims about the incident, showing Pretti was not brandishing a weapon. read more

New Video Shows Border Patrols Fatal Encounter Build-Up

#PoliceAccountability #MinneapolisProtests

New footage shows federal agents tackling and gassing protesters after Alex Pretti kicked a vehicle in Minneapolis. This occurred 11 days before Pretti was fatally shot by agents, sparking widespread protests and demands for accountability. read more

Ex-Deputy Gets 20 Years for Fatal 911 Response

#PoliceAccountability #SonyaMassey

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson received a 20-year sentence for the 2024 second-degree murder of Sonya Massey. She was shot after calling 911 about a prowler. Her family, while grateful, felt the sentence was insufficient. read more

Video Shows ICE Altercation Before Fatal Shooting

#ICE #PoliceAccountability

Footage shows Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, kicking an ICE SUV's taillight 11 days before being fatally shot. He had a concealed carry permit. His family's attorney states the prior incident did not justify his killing. read more

Ex-Deputy Gets 20 Years for Killing 911 Caller

#PoliceAccountability #JusticeForSonya

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years for second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. She called 911 fearing a prowler. The case prompted a $10 million settlement and police reform. read more

#USPolitics #PoliceAccountability

President Trump adjusted his administration's response after realizing public rejection of DHS messaging on the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti. He dispatched a border czar and sought to de-escalate amid political fallout and conflicting narratives. read more

NRA Criticizes Trump Over Armed Nurse Shooting Remarks

#GunRights #PoliceAccountability

The NRA criticized Trump's claim that Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal agents, should not have had a gun. A preliminary review found no evidence Pretti brandished his weapon, contradicting initial official statements about the Minneapolis shooting. read more

NRA Breaks with Trump Over Shooting Remarks

#NRA #PoliceAccountability

The NRA criticized Trump's claim that Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal agents, shouldn't have had a gun. A preliminary review found no evidence he brandished his weapon, contradicting initial official statements. The gun lobby defended lawful carry rights. read more

Ex-Governor Pardons Cop in Unarmed Mans Death

#PoliceAccountability #CriminalJustice

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former police sergeant convicted in the 2023 fatal shooting of an unarmed man. The pardon, citing department policy, overturned a three-year sentence amid national debates on police use of force. read more