Tag: Civil rights
Justice Served: Botham Jean’s Family Awarded $98.6M by Dallas Jury
The family of Botham Jean, the Dallas man who was killed in his apartment by a police officer in 2018, received a $98.6 million award from a Dallas jury. The family's attorney, Daryl K....
Bodycam Footage: Las Vegas Man Killed by Police After Calling 911
A Las Vegas family is seeking answers after a tragic incident in which a father, Brandon Durham, was shot and killed by police in his own home. The situation unfolded after Durham called 911...
Subway Chokehold Videos Shown in Daniel Penny Manslaughter Trial: Update
Jurors in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial were shown videos on Monday of an incident on a New York City subway train that led to the death of Jordan Neely in 2023. The videos,...
Justice served: Ex-cop convicted for shooting Black man with cellphone and keys
A former Ohio police officer, Adam Coy, was found guilty of murder in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed. Coy, a...
Racial Incident in Virginia City Leads to Arrests: What Happened?
Three individuals were taken into custody by authorities in Virginia City following a reported racial incident that occurred over the weekend. Gary Miller, Janis Miller, and Tiffany Miller were arrested on misdemeanor charges, as...
Milwaukee Hotel Security Workers Charged with Felony Murder in Death of Black Man
Four Milwaukee hotel security workers have been charged with felony murder in the death of a black man named D'Vontaye Mitchell. The incident occurred on June 30 when Mitchell was dragged out of the...
Rogue Deputy in Illinois Sheriff Shooting of Sonya Massey: Analysis and Implications
The tragic shooting of Sonya Massey by a former deputy in Illinois has raised questions about law enforcement accountability and oversight. According to the sheriff, the deputy acted independently and without proper authorization.The incident...
Police Officer Caught on Camera Kicking Man at Manchester Airport – Updates
A police officer from Greater Manchester Police was suspended from duty after a video surfaced showing him kicking a man at Manchester Airport. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched a criminal investigation...
Garfield County to Pay $2.5M Settlement for Inmate Suicide
Garfield County has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the family of a 36-year-old man, Kyle Lara, who tragically committed suicide while in custody at the county courthouse. The settlement was reached before the...
Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Sonya Massey Released – 911 Call Incident
Bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released by Illinois State Police, revealing the tense moments that led to her death at the hands of Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson....