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usnews27 days ago•6 min saved

Protests Erupt After 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Shot by Mississippi Officer

In Senatobia, Mississippi, a police officer fired into a moving car during a shoplifting call, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley and injuring the driver. Protests erupted in downtown and outside Walmart, with tear gas deployed by officers; the officer has been placed on administrative leave. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, with five agents, is leading the probe, and video evidence will not be released until the investigation concludes. Residents express distrust of police and call for accountability as the case draws scrutiny from local officials and families.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#kohen-wiley #mississippi #police-violence

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Death in Iranian custody linked to Starlink case draws rights concerns

An Iranian businessman, Hesam Alaeeddin, died after allegedly being beaten in custody over his brother’s detention for allegedly using Starlink equipment; rights groups say both were subjected to violence by security forces, with verification hindered by Iran’s internet shutdowns and an unclear judiciary position.

via Euronews.com|

#human-rights #internet-access #iran

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

From Neighbor to News: Remembering Alex Pretti

A personal essay by Kristen Radtke recounting how her childhood friend Alex Pretti was shot 10 times by federal agents in Minneapolis. While preparing a eulogy for his grandfather, she watches eyewitness videos and confronts the way public tragedy is consumed by social media, reflecting on Pretti’s humanity as an ICU nurse and the gap between the footage and the truth. The piece closes with a correction: it was CBP agents, not ICE, who killed him.

via The Verge|

#alex-pretti #federal-agents #journalism

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Celebrities Criticize ICE and Trump Administration Over Minneapolis Shooting

Musician Dave Matthews criticizes ICE and the Trump administration over the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, condemning police violence and calling for better community care.

via Consequence of Sound|

#dave-matthews #ice #immigration

news6 months ago•9 min saved

Tragic Minneapolis Encounter: The Death of Renee Good During ICE Confrontation

Renee Good, a mother and artist, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a confrontation in Minneapolis, with conflicting accounts about the circumstances, amid protests and public scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.

via The Washington Post|

#ice-shooting #immigration-enforcement #minneapolis

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Controversy and mourning surround Minneapolis ICE shooting investigation

A Minneapolis woman, Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by ICE agents after she allegedly tried to ram them with her car during an enforcement operation, with the incident captured in detailed video footage showing the moments leading up to the shooting and subsequent reactions from officials and the public.

via abcnews.go.com|

#ice-shooting #minneapolis #police-violence

health6 months ago•8 min saved

California Sheriffs Reduce Response to Mental Health Calls

Several California sheriff's departments are increasingly refusing to respond to mental health crisis calls without a crime reported, motivated by concerns over police violence and the need for specialized mental health responses, with advocates pushing for more community-based alternatives and specialized teams to handle such crises.

via The Guardian|

#california #crisis-calls #health

world10 months ago•8 min saved

Nepal's Gen Z Mobilizes via Discord to Influence Politics Amid Protest Violence

Mass protests in Nepal turned deadly when police used military-grade live ammunition against demonstrators, resulting in at least 72 deaths over two days. The protests, initially peaceful and sparked by social media campaigns exposing government corruption and inequality, escalated after police fired on crowds near parliament, with videos showing serious injuries and the use of assault rifles. The government resigned, and the army took control of Kathmandu amid international calls for investigation into police conduct.

via France 24|

#government-corruption #live-ammunition #nepal-protests

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Nepal's Political Crisis Deepens Amid Violent Protests and Leadership Resignations

Nepal lifted its social media ban after protests turned violent, resulting in police opening fire and killing 19 people, mainly during demonstrations against government censorship efforts. The government has announced an investigation and compensation for victims, amid broader concerns over social media regulation seen as a tool for censorship.

via Politico|

#government #nepal #police-violence

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Ferguson Witness Dorian Johnson Killed in Shooting

Dorian Johnson, a key witness in the 2014 Ferguson police shooting that killed Michael Brown, was killed in a separate incident in Ferguson, Missouri, in what appears to be a domestic dispute. The investigation is ongoing, with no officers involved in the shooting, and authorities are considering possible criminal charges.

via upi.com|

#dorian-johnson #ferguson-shooting #michael-brown

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Nepal Protests Over Social Media Ban Leave At Least 19 Dead

At least 19 people were killed and many injured during violent protests in Nepal against a social media ban and corruption, with police firing live rounds at protesters, mainly young people, who were demanding the unblocking of social media platforms and protesting government corruption. The protests, driven by frustration over political instability and economic prospects, escalated into clashes with authorities, prompting international calls for accountability.

via Al Jazeera|

#government-corruption #nepal-protests #police-violence

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Nepal Protests Turn Deadly Over Social Media Ban

Police in Kathmandu opened fire on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 17 people and injuring 145, amid tensions over the government's efforts to regulate social media platforms and curb online dissent.

via CNN|

#human-rights #nepal #police-violence

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Indonesia's Nationwide Unrest: Protests, Violence, and Political Reforms

Indonesian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at student protesters near universities in Bandung, leading to injuries and raising concerns over police brutality amid nationwide protests against government spending and inequality, with calls for investigations into rights violations.

via Reuters|

#human-rights #indonesia #police-violence

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Former Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid to Serve One Day in Jail

The Justice Department has requested that former officer Brett Hankison, convicted of civil rights violations related to Breonna Taylor's 2020 shooting, serve only one day in jail, arguing he was not responsible for her death and highlighting the case's complex legal history and ongoing tensions over police accountability.

via CNN|

#breonna-taylor #civil-rights #hankison

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Kenyan President Urges Police to Use Lethal Force Against Protesters

Kenyan President William Ruto authorized police to shoot protesters in the leg to incapacitate them during ongoing anti-government demonstrations, following a recent wave of violence and deaths, amid widespread dissatisfaction with government policies and police conduct.

via Reuters|

#kenya #police-violence #protests