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local1 month ago•4 min saved

Madison’s Body-Camera Gap Fuels Debate After Fatal Shooting

Madison, Wisconsin does not require body-worn cameras, so footage from the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz may not exist; four officers were involved and placed on administrative leave. The absence of bodycam video has reignited debates over cameras, with years of budget and policy battles culminating in a proposed $414,800, three-year rollout that’s being considered after a 2024 pilot showed limited impact on behavior or community attitudes.

via NBC News|

#body-cameras #budget #corey-ruiz

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Madison shooting spurs protests as family hires Crump and DOJ opens probe

In Madison, 38-year-old Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer after a struggle; four officers were involved and are on administrative leave, with one firing his weapon. The family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will conduct an outside investigation, as protesters call for accountability and body-worn cameras and broader police oversight.

via The Capital Times|

#ben-crump #doj-investigation #madison

us-news2 months ago•5 min saved

Senatobia tragedy: Police shooting of a 1-year-old sparks protests and calls for accountability

A Walmart shoplifting call in Senatobia, Mississippi, ended with police shooting at a car and killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, provoking protests and renewed demands for police accountability amid longstanding tensions between Black residents and local authorities; authorities say the driver nearly struck an officer, though the family disputes the details, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident with video release planned after the probe.

via The Guardian|

#kohen-wiley #police-accountability #police-shooting

us-news2 months ago•79 min saved

Mississippi police shooting of 1-year-old sparks calls for reform

A Mississippi officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia during a confrontation tied to a shoplifting accusation. The child died, triggering outrage and renewed scrutiny of police use of force in Black communities. The officer has been put on administrative leave as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation reviews the case, and authorities say video of the shooting will be released after the investigation. Activists say the incident highlights ongoing racial disparities in policing and demands for accountability and reform.

via AP News|

#gun-violence #mississippi #police-accountability

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Lawsuit Claims Faulty Facial Recognition Triggered Wrongful Florida Arrest

A Florida man sues multiple police agencies alleging that a 93% facial-recognition match from the FACES database led to his arrest for alleged child-luring, despite him being nowhere near the scene. The suit accuses officers of relying on an error-prone AI result, withholding exculpatory evidence, and failing to pursue other investigative leads, with charges later dropped. The plaintiff seeks damages and reforms to how facial recognition is used by law enforcement.

via Ars Technica|

#aclu #facial-recognition #florida

uk6 months ago•5 min saved

Hillsborough families launch bid to correct decades-old court record

Jenni and Trevor Hicks, who lost daughters Victoria (15) and Sarah (19) in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, have launched a campaign to amend official court records that wrongly claimed the victims died within minutes. New medical and inquest evidence showed they were conscious for longer, but South Yorkshire Police has refused to consent to a fresh hearing. The couple will push for a mechanism to correct inaccurate records at a Westminster event, describing it as potentially their last legal bid for truth and for accountability for all who died that day.

via BBC|

#2016-inquests #court-records #hicks-family

california-politics7 months ago•6 min saved

California Senate advances bill to let residents sue federal agents for rights violations

California’s Senate approved SB 747 to let residents sue federal agents for constitutional rights violations, such as excessive force or unlawful home searches, in response to the Minnesota incidents; the measure moves to the Assembly amid opposition from some law-enforcement groups and questions about Governor Newsom’s support.

via latimes.com|

#bivens-doctrine #california-politics #civil-rights

law-and-crime7 months ago•5 min saved

Trial Starts for Uvalde Officer Over School Shooting Response

The trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales begins, charged with failing to respond adequately during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that resulted in 21 deaths. Prosecutors allege he neglected his duty by not engaging the shooter despite knowing his location, marking a rare case of holding law enforcement accountable for their response to a mass shooting. The case could set a precedent for police accountability in such incidents.

via ABC News|

#gonzales-trial #law-and-crime #mass-shooting-response

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Hillsborough Report Reveals Police Failings and Potential Misconduct

A long-running investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges if they were still in service, but due to retirement, no disciplinary actions will be taken. The report criticizes police failures and a false narrative blaming fans, highlighting systemic issues and ongoing calls for accountability and legal reforms. The only conviction related to the incident was for a safety failure by a club official.

via AP News|

#disaster-investigation #hillsborough #justice

world1 year ago•7 min saved

Ex-police officer sentenced to 33 months in Breonna Taylor case amid protests

A former Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death was sentenced to 33 months, highlighting ongoing debates over police accountability and reform in the US, especially under the polarized policies of the Trump and Biden administrations. The case underscores challenges in prosecuting police misconduct and the shifting federal approach to policing, with recent moves by the Trump administration to end consent decrees and reduce civil rights enforcement, raising concerns about the future of systemic police reforms.

via The Christian Science Monitor|

#breonna-taylor #federal-sentencing #police-accountability

local-news1 year ago•6 min saved

Family of Jabari Peoples Demands Transparency and Body Camera Footage in Police Shooting

The family of Jabari Peoples, an 18-year-old shot and killed by Homewood police, is demanding the release of body camera footage and answers about the incident, which they and activists believe was unjustified. Protests and legal actions are ongoing to seek transparency and accountability from authorities.

via AL.com|

#black-lives-matter #homewood-police-shooting #jabari-peoples

local1 year ago•4 min saved

Baltimore Police Release Bodycam Footage of Arabber Shooting

Bodycam footage shows the police shooting of Bilal 'BJ' Abdullah in West Baltimore after he appeared to shoot at officers, leading to a controversial and emotional community response and calls for further review of police tactics and use of force.

via The Baltimore Banner|

#baltimore-police #bodycam-footage #community-response

local-news1 year ago•8 min saved

Community Demands Justice After Baltimore Police Shooting

A beloved arabber, Bilal Abdullah, was shot and killed by Baltimore police during an encounter that involved a chase and gunfire, leading to community mourning, concerns over police conduct, and calls for justice and transparency in the investigation.

via Baltimore Beat|

#baltimore #bilal-abdullah #community-protest

legalcrime2 years ago•6 min saved

Minnesota Prosecutor Reluctantly Drops Murder Charge Against Trooper

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, elected on a platform of police accountability, has reluctantly dropped murder charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop. Moriarty cited new evidence and defense claims that made the case difficult to prove. The decision has sparked criticism and debate over the politicization of the criminal justice system and the challenges of prosecuting police officers.

via The Associated Press|

#legalcrime #minnesota #murder-charge

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alameda County DA Charges 3 Officers with Involuntary Manslaughter in Mario Gonzalez Case"

Alameda County DA Pamela Price filed involuntary manslaughter charges against three Alameda police officers involved in the death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while being pinned to the ground. This marks a reversal from the previous finding that cleared the officers of any criminal wrongdoing. The officers were charged almost three years after Gonzalez's death, with their attorneys criticizing the timing and framing the charges as politically motivated. The decision to file criminal charges was praised by Gonzalez's family attorneys, who emphasized the importance of holding officers to the same standards as the people they police.

via The Mercury News|

#alameda-county #involuntary-manslaughter #legalcriminal-justice