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Exposed bias in investigations: Read sues MSP and Canton PD over racist text messages
investigations1 month ago

Exposed bias in investigations: Read sues MSP and Canton PD over racist text messages

Karen Read filed a civil lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, alleging a “culture of bigotry” based on racist and misogynistic messages by two investigators involved in her boyfriend’s death case. The suit accuses the agencies of negligent hiring/training and seeks a jury trial and damages; one officer was fired and the other resigned amid misconduct allegations, while Read, who was acquitted in a separate murder trial, remains at the center of the case surrounding police culture and accountability.

via The Washington Post|
#canton-police-department#investigations#karen-read
NYPD probes after video shows officers beating man during undercover arrest in Brooklyn
policing2 months ago

NYPD probes after video shows officers beating man during undercover arrest in Brooklyn

New York City police opened an internal affairs investigation after videos surfaced showing two officers punching and kicking a man during an undercover drug operation in Brooklyn; the man had matched a suspect description but was later found not to be involved in the drug sale. The officers were placed on desk duty with guns and shields removed, and the Brooklyn DA later dropped the initial resisting-arrest charge. City leaders condemned the incident and called for accountability as the department reviews the footage.

via The Guardian|
#brooklyn#internal-affairs#nypd
Brooklyn arrest video spurs police misconduct inquiry
crime3 months ago

Brooklyn arrest video spurs police misconduct inquiry

Video footage circulating online shows two NYPD officers from the Narcotics Bureau repeatedly punching, kicking and dragging a man during a Brooklyn arrest. The officers were stripped of their weapons and shields, placed on desk duty, and placed under Internal Affairs investigation; Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the videos deeply disturbing, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned them.

via The New York Times|
#brooklyn#crime#internal-affairs
Ex-police officer's son wrongly sanctioned, review reveals
local-news6 months ago

Ex-police officer's son wrongly sanctioned, review reveals

A review found that Theo Rose, the son of a former police officer, was misled by West Midlands Police into accepting a community resolution for violence he did not admit to, leading to the resolution being rescinded and an apology issued. The case highlights issues with police handling of low-level offences and the potential impact on individuals' futures.

via BBC|
#community-resolution#local-news#misleading-police
Police Spy's Testimony at Undercover Inquiry Raises Concerns
world7 months ago

Police Spy's Testimony at Undercover Inquiry Raises Concerns

A former undercover Metropolitan Police officer, Alison, testified about her manipulative relationship with agent HN15, Mark Jenner, who infiltrated a left-wing group and deceived her into a relationship, revealing systemic misconduct and cover-ups within the police force. The inquiry aims to uncover the extent of deception and misconduct by undercover officers, with calls for reform and accountability.

via BBC|
#metropolitan-police#police-misconduct#relationship-deception
Hillsborough Report Reveals Police Failings and Potential Misconduct
world7 months ago

Hillsborough Report Reveals Police Failings and Potential Misconduct

The article covers various recent news, including the lack of justice for the Hillsborough disaster victims as no officers face charges, Holly Willoughby's court case over a car collision, and political developments in the UK such as jury trial reforms and questions over government transparency. It also touches on international issues like Russia's stance on Europe and US-Russia talks, as well as the upcoming World Cup ticket prices.

via BBC|
#hillsborough-disaster#holly-willoughby#justice
Hillsborough Families Decry Injustice Amid Police Failings Report
world7 months ago

Hillsborough Families Decry Injustice Amid Police Failings Report

A 36-year investigation into the Hillsborough disaster revealed significant police failures and efforts to blame fans, with 12 officers facing misconduct allegations that will not result in sanctions due to legal limitations at the time. Families of victims express ongoing pain and frustration over the lack of accountability, despite the report confirming police misconduct and deception.

via BBC|
#families-justice#hillsborough-disaster#iopc-report
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
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Officer in Deacon's Taser Death
local-news11 months ago

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Officer in Deacon's Taser Death

A grand jury declined to indict former Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough in the death of church deacon Johnny Hollman, who died after a struggle during a traffic stop, with the jury citing medical factors and resistance as reasons. The case has sparked calls for justice from Hollman's family, and the officer was previously fired and the city settled a related lawsuit.

via CNN|
#atlanta#grand-jury#johnny-hollman