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Senatobia tragedy: Police shooting of a 1-year-old sparks protests and calls for accountability
us-news20 days ago

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
Mississippi police shooting of 1-year-old sparks calls for reform
us-news23 days ago

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
Lawsuit Claims Faulty Facial Recognition Triggered Wrongful Florida Arrest
technology1 month ago

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
Hillsborough families launch bid to correct decades-old court record
uk5 months ago

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 Senate advances bill to let residents sue federal agents for rights violations
california-politics5 months ago

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
Trial Starts for Uvalde Officer Over School Shooting Response
law-and-crime6 months ago

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
Hillsborough Report Reveals Police Failings and Potential Misconduct
world7 months ago

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
Ex-police officer sentenced to 33 months in Breonna Taylor case amid protests
world11 months ago

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
Minnesota Prosecutor Reluctantly Drops Murder Charge Against Trooper
legalcrime2 years ago

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
"Alameda County DA Charges 3 Officers with Involuntary Manslaughter in Mario Gonzalez Case"
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"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
"Chicago Police Fire Nearly 100 Shots in Fatal Traffic Stop"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Chicago Police Fire Nearly 100 Shots in Fatal Traffic Stop"

Bodycam footage from a fatal Chicago traffic stop shows plainclothes officers firing nearly 100 shots in less than a minute, killing 26-year-old Dexter Reed and injuring another man. The chaotic video reveals Reed refusing to exit his vehicle before allegedly firing at officers, who then returned fire. Reed's family questions the police account and demands an investigation, while officials and the mayor pledge transparency and cooperation with the inquiry.

via New York Post |
#bodycam-footage#chicago-police#crime-and-justice
NYC Council Overrides Mayor's Veto, Mandates NYPD to Document Race in Interactions
politics2 years ago

NYC Council Overrides Mayor's Veto, Mandates NYPD to Document Race in Interactions

The New York City Council rejected Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops Act," which will require NYPD officers to document nearly every public interaction, including the apparent race, gender, and age of individuals. Despite the mayor's concerns about public safety and police workload, the council voted overwhelmingly to override the veto, also rejecting another bill banning solitary confinement in city jails. Supporters argue that the new reporting system will hold cops accountable for unlawful stops and help address racial profiling, while opponents fear it will strain police-community relations and delay critical response times. The mayor expressed willingness to negotiate the implementation of the bills with the council and NYPD in the coming months.

via New York Post |
#controversial-bill#mayor-eric-adams#new-york-city-council