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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


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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

Video Contradicts Official Killing Account

#PoliceAccountability #Misinformation

New video contradicts Trump administration claims that Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti was an armed "would-be assassin." Footage shows him holding a cellphone, not a gun, before agents tackled and shot him, raising serious questions about the official narrative. read more

Federal Agents Kill Nurse Observing Immigration Raid

#MinneapolisShooting #PoliceAccountability

Federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti while he was observing immigration officers. Video analysis pieces together the Saturday morning incident from multiple angles, showing the distressing attack. read more

Sixth Death in U.S. Immigration Crackdown Sparks Outrage

#ImmigrationCrackdown #PoliceAccountability

A Minnesota nurse, Alex Pretti, is the sixth person killed during U.S. immigration crackdowns. Federal authorities claimed he was armed, but video shows he held only a phone when shot. Other deaths include shootings and accidents during enforcement operations. read more

Minneapolis ICE Shootings Ignite Camera and Oversight Debate

#ICE #PoliceAccountability

Federal agents in Minneapolis fatally shot a protester. The Trump administration opposed expanding ICE body cameras and cut oversight staff, despite video challenging official accounts of such shootings. read more

Bipartisan Outcry Grows Over Noem After Fatal Shooting

#HomelandSecurity #PoliceAccountability

New York Governor Kathy Hochul demands Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resign after federal agents fatally shot U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Hochul asserts Noem has "forfeited her right to lead" and that no one is above the law. read more

MAGA Defends Fatal Police Shooting of Minneapolis Nurse

#USPolitics #PoliceAccountability

Senator Markwayne Mullin called a man shot by federal agents "deranged," defending the fatal Minneapolis incident. Video appears to show officers disarming Alex Pretti before shooting him. MAGA figures quickly supported the agents' actions online and on air. read more

NRA Breaks with Trump, Demands Federal Shooting Probe

#NRA #PoliceAccountability

The NRA and gun groups call for a full investigation into Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by immigration agents in Minneapolis. They challenge claims that armed individuals approaching law enforcement can be justifiably shot, emphasizing Second Amendment rights. read more

Bipartisan Outcry Over Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

#PoliceAccountability #ImmigrationEnforcement

Protests erupted in San Francisco and Minneapolis after federal immigration officers fatally shot Alex Pretti. Bipartisan calls demand a full investigation, citing video evidence contradicting official accounts and eroding public trust in law enforcement agencies. read more

Minneapolis Shooting Video Fuels Political Firestorm

#PoliceAccountability #MinneapolisShooting

Bystander videos show a Border Patrol agent fatally shooting Alex Pretti, who appears unarmed. Political leaders are divided: Democrats cite overreaction, while the Trump administration claims self-defense. This is the second such incident in Minneapolis this month. read more

Nurse Killed by Feds Sparks State-Federal Standoff

#MinneapolisShooting #PoliceAccountability

Federal agents shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti during a Minneapolis protest. Video contradicts official claims he threatened officers, showing him aiding a fallen bystander. State officials accuse federal agents of obstructing the investigation, sparking public outrage and protests. read more

Federal Shooting Sparks Cover-Up Claims, Protests

#PoliceAccountability #ICEProtests

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Trump officials for justifying Alex Pretti's killing by federal agents, highlighting hypocrisy over Kyle Rittenhouse. Hollywood stars and protesters denounce the shooting. A senator calls for a full investigation into ICE and DHS actions. read more

Federal Agents Kill Nurse, Sparking Outcry and Conflicting Stories

#MinneapolisShooting #PoliceAccountability

Federal agents shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti during a Minneapolis protest. Video contradicts official claims he threatened officers, showing him aiding a fallen bystander. State officials accuse federal agents of obstructing the investigation. read more

Witnesses Challenge Official Account of Minneapolis ICE Shooting

#PoliceAccountability #MinneapolisProtests

Witnesses testify Alex Pretti was unarmed and aiding a woman when federal agents shot him in Minneapolis. Their sworn accounts contradict official claims he brandished a weapon. The ACLU filed the affidavits in a lawsuit. read more

Video Contradicts Official Shooting Account

#PoliceAccountability #Misinformation

Video evidence contradicts official claims that Alex Pretti was a gunman. Footage shows the Minneapolis nurse holding only a phone before federal agents tackled and fatally shot him. Officials had alleged he brandished a weapon. read more

Ohio Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting of Pregnant Woman

#OhioCrime #PoliceAccountability

Police officer Connor Grubb has been indicted and charged with murder after shooting and killing pregnant Ta'Kiya Young in Ohio. The incident, captured on bodycam, shows Grubb shooting Young as she attempted to drive away, leading to a manslaughter indictment. read more

Former Deputy Sean Grayson to Remain in Jail Amid Murder Charges

#JusticeForSonya #PoliceAccountability

Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson, who fatally shot Sonya Massey, will stay in jail despite seeking release for cancer treatment. Sheriff Campbell resigns amid public outrage. Grayson faces murder charges and a history of misconduct. read more

#Louisiana #PoliceAccountability

New Orleans police investigate a triple shooting on Canal Street. Louisiana law prohibits approaching police within 25ft, causing concern over filming rights. Critics worry about restricting first amendment rights, while supporters argue for officer safety. read more

#ChicagoPD #PoliceAccountability

Off-duty Chicago cop shoots and kills neighbor's dog in self-defense as it attacks her own dog. Surveillance footage released by COPA shows the incident where the officer, Carmen Mostek, fired one shot at the dog as the owner was gaining control. read more

#AlamedaCounty #PoliceAccountability

Pamela Price, Alameda county DA, charges three officers for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez, held face-down for five minutes. The family received an $11m settlement. Growing scrutiny on deadly police tactics and lack of accountability. read more