Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
Supreme Court Weighs Context of Deadly Traffic Stop in Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving the 2016 fatal shooting of Ashtian Barnes by a Harris County traffic officer during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls; justices seemed likely to rule that the events leading up to the shooting should be considered when determining whether excessive...
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36% Bias Score
Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force
A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.
Louisiana State Police Accused of Pattern of Excessive Force
A US Justice Department report found Louisiana State Police engaged in a pattern of excessive force, including using stun guns on those posing no threat, leading to injuries and death; systemic failures in supervision and underreporting of force were also identified.
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44% Bias Score
Arizona Man Suffers Third-Degree Burns After Police Pin Him to Hot Asphalt
On July 6th, Phoenix police officers pinned Michael Kenyon to 180-200°F asphalt for over four minutes, causing third-degree burns across much of his body; this incident, coupled with a prior DOJ investigation citing a violent culture and lack of training within the department, led to a $15.53 millio...
Arizona Man Suffers Third-Degree Burns After Police Pin Him to Hot Asphalt
On July 6th, Phoenix police officers pinned Michael Kenyon to 180-200°F asphalt for over four minutes, causing third-degree burns across much of his body; this incident, coupled with a prior DOJ investigation citing a violent culture and lack of training within the department, led to a $15.53 millio...
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56% Bias Score
"Louisville Police to Undergo Federal Reform After Breonna Taylor Shooting"
"Following a federal investigation into police misconduct and the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, the US Department of Justice and Louisville, Kentucky, reached an agreement to reform the city's police department, including revisions to use of force policies and traffic stop procedures, under a co...
"Louisville Police to Undergo Federal Reform After Breonna Taylor Shooting"
"Following a federal investigation into police misconduct and the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, the US Department of Justice and Louisville, Kentucky, reached an agreement to reform the city's police department, including revisions to use of force policies and traffic stop procedures, under a co...
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40% Bias Score
Oklahoma City Officer Charged with Felony Assault After Throwing 71-Year-Old Man to Ground
Oklahoma City police Sgt. Joseph Gibson was charged with aggravated assault and battery after bodycam footage showed him throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during an argument over a traffic ticket, causing serious injuries that prevented Vu from continuing cancer treatment; the incident prom...
Oklahoma City Officer Charged with Felony Assault After Throwing 71-Year-Old Man to Ground
Oklahoma City police Sgt. Joseph Gibson was charged with aggravated assault and battery after bodycam footage showed him throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during an argument over a traffic ticket, causing serious injuries that prevented Vu from continuing cancer treatment; the incident prom...
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48% Bias Score
$20 Million Settlement in Fatal Police Shooting
A New Mexico city agrees to a record $20 million settlement in a lawsuit over a fatal police shooting.
$20 Million Settlement in Fatal Police Shooting
A New Mexico city agrees to a record $20 million settlement in a lawsuit over a fatal police shooting.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review Police Shooting Standard
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit against a Texas police officer who shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop in 2016, potentially adopting a broader standard for evaluating excessive force claims based on "totality of circumstances".
Supreme Court to Review Police Shooting Standard
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit against a Texas police officer who shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop in 2016, potentially adopting a broader standard for evaluating excessive force claims based on "totality of circumstances".
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52% Bias Score
Louisiana State Police Accused of Systemic Excessive Force
A Justice Department report reveals a pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police, citing numerous instances of troopers using force against individuals posing no threat, often before warnings or attempts at compliance, and systemic failures in supervision and underreporting.
Louisiana State Police Accused of Systemic Excessive Force
A Justice Department report reveals a pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police, citing numerous instances of troopers using force against individuals posing no threat, often before warnings or attempts at compliance, and systemic failures in supervision and underreporting.
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28% Bias Score
Alabama Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Death in No-Knock Raid
In Mobile, Alabama, 16-year-old Randall Adjessom was fatally shot by SWAT officers during a no-knock raid on November 13, 2023, while his family was present; a lawsuit alleges inadequate medical care and excessive force, raising concerns about police conduct and no-knock warrant policies.
Alabama Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Death in No-Knock Raid
In Mobile, Alabama, 16-year-old Randall Adjessom was fatally shot by SWAT officers during a no-knock raid on November 13, 2023, while his family was present; a lawsuit alleges inadequate medical care and excessive force, raising concerns about police conduct and no-knock warrant policies.
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48% Bias Score
"Indianapolis Officers Acquitted in Death of Man During Mental Health Crisis"
"Indianapolis police officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez were acquitted of all charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III, who died after police used a stun gun and restrained him during a mental health episode in April 2022; the jury found them not guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaugh...
"Indianapolis Officers Acquitted in Death of Man During Mental Health Crisis"
"Indianapolis police officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez were acquitted of all charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III, who died after police used a stun gun and restrained him during a mental health episode in April 2022; the jury found them not guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaugh...
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44% Bias Score
Dortmund Police Shooting: Prosecution Seeks Acquittal for Officers
Following the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old refugee Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, the prosecution recommended a 10-month suspended sentence for the Einsatzleiter and acquittals for the other officers, citing a mistaken belief of self-defense stemming from a flawed deployment s...
Dortmund Police Shooting: Prosecution Seeks Acquittal for Officers
Following the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old refugee Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, the prosecution recommended a 10-month suspended sentence for the Einsatzleiter and acquittals for the other officers, citing a mistaken belief of self-defense stemming from a flawed deployment s...
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56% Bias Score
$20 Million Settlement in Police Shooting
A New Mexico city agrees to a record-breaking settlement with the family of a woman fatally shot by a police officer.
$20 Million Settlement in Police Shooting
A New Mexico city agrees to a record-breaking settlement with the family of a woman fatally shot by a police officer.
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32% Bias Score