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Illinois Schools; Dangerous 'Face-Down' Restraints Allowed

A State Board of Education executive says prone restraints “could potentially block an airway" for students.
by Royce Dunmore
04.09.20
Harvard Police Accused Of Excessive Force Against Homeless Black Men
Harvard Officer Accused Of Brutality Against Black Men

The student government lists demands.
by Royce Dunmore
03.31.20
Minnesota arrest of 13-year-old
Minnesota Cops Violently Arrest 13-Year-Old Black Girl

A former officer reacts to a viral video that's sparked outrage.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Cop Sue For Shooting Man In Back

A black man sues the officer who shot him in the back.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Cop Who Killed Black Suspect 'Followed Training'

Lawyers for a Nashville cop who fatally shot a feeling Black suspect argued that the officer followed his police training.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Video Captures Cops Beating A Black Driver

Police officials are investigating the officers.
by NewsOne Staff
04.28.19
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Nashville Cop Charged For Shooting Suspect In Back

Prosecutors filed criminal homicide charges against the Nashville cop who killed Daniel Hambrick.
by NewsOne Staff
05.08.19
Police Brutality Protest in Los Angeles
Police Brutality Lawsuit Cites Mental And Physical Trauma

A police brutality victim's lawsuit includes damages for mental trauma.
by Nigel Roberts
07.25.18
Police Accountabilty Protest in reaction to Starbucks Arrest in Philadelphia
Protesters Demand Answers in Minneapolis Police Killing

Minneapolis police killed Thurman Blevins as he fled.
by Nigel Roberts
06.24.18
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Dashcam Video Shows Cop Assaulting Black Driver

New dashcam video raises doubts about the official police version of a traffic stop in which a White Ohio cop…
by Nigel Roberts
08.20.17
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Black Man During Traffic Stop Near St. Paul
Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Says He Saw…

A new filing written by Jeronimo Yanez's defense team claims his use of deadly force was triggered by a gun…
by NewsOne Staff
02.08.17
Tensions High In Milwaukee Night After Police Shooting Of Armed Suspect Sparks Violence In City
Cops Reluctant To Use Guns

Chicago's police chief said a climate of fear over protests makes cops reluctant to use their gun. That endangers their…
by Nigel Roberts
10.07.16
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Historically ‘This Is Who White America Is:’ Exploring…

NewsOne Now panelists weigh in on Hillary Clinton's remarks about the murder of Black men in America.
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Gun Violence Continues To Plague Chicago, Over 1,000 Shootings For Year To Date
Chicago Cop’s Indictment Unlikely If Judge Had Not…

A Chicago police officer has been indicted for shooting at a car full of six unarmed Black teenagers, wounding two…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
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‘I Wish This Was Simply A Dream:’ Terence…

The family of Terence Crutcher is demanding answers after a Tulsa, Oklahoma police officer shot and killed the 40-year-old last…
by NewsOne Now
03.16.18
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Ex-Va. Cop Convicted In Death Of Unarmed Black…

A Virginia jury convicted a former police officer of fatally shooting an unarmed Black teenager. The prosecutor said he should…
by Nigel Roberts
08.06.16
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Texas Family To Sue After No Indictment In…

The family of 15-year-old Dajerria Becton plans to pursue a civil lawsuit against former McKinney, Texas police officer Eric Casebolt for…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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No Charges For McKinney Officer In Pool Incident

A grand jury declined to indict the police officer who pinned down a Black girl at a pool party. The…
by Nigel Roberts
06.24.16
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Watch: Police Arrest Leaves Missouri Teen Brain Damaged

A federal judge releases police dash-cam video of arrest that left teen brain damaged. The former officer pleaded guilty to…
by Nigel Roberts
06.10.16
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NYPD Cop Faces Year In Prison

ANew York police officer on Friday was found guilty of misdemeanor assault charges after “gratuitously” stomping on the head of…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.16
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