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Georgia Deputy Sentenced for Assaulting Black Detainee

A former Georgia sheriff's deputy, Ryan Biegel, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for punching a Black detainee, Jarrett Hobbs, in the Camden County jail; the assault, caught on security video, led to the dismissal of all charges against Hobbs and a civil settlement.

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Jacksonville Officer Suspended After Punching Driver During Traffic Stop

A Jacksonville, Florida officer, D. Bowers, was suspended after punching a driver, William McNeil Jr., during a traffic stop on February 19; although a state prosecutor found no criminal misconduct, an internal review is underway.

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Former Officer Sentenced to 33 Months in Breonna Taylor Raid

A federal judge sentenced former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for civil rights abuse during the 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor's home, rejecting a Justice Department recommendation for no prison time; Hankison fired shots into Taylor's apartment and a neighbor's, endang...

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Hankison Sentenced to 33 Months in Breonna Taylor Case

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for using excessive force during a 2020 raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor; he fired 10 shots from outside her apartment, the first conviction in the case that sparked widespread Black Lives Matter protest...

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Alabama Police Killing Ruled Homicide

A 52-year-old man, Phillip Reeder, died in August 2024 in Alabama after an officer knelt on his neck; a county coroner ruled the death a homicide, citing heart failure associated with cocaine use and restraint during an altercation with police.

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NSW Police Escalate Investigation into Alleged Assault of Greens Candidate

Following the review of bodycam footage showing a police officer punching former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, causing a serious eye injury during a June 27 anti-Israel protest in Belmore, NSW Police have escalated the investigation to their professional standards command due to questions of exces...

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Sentencing Delayed for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

A federal judge in Memphis scheduled sentencings for December for five former police officers convicted in the Tyre Nichols beating death, but the dates are pending rulings on sealed motions, including one for a new trial; the previous judge unexpectedly recused himself.

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Autopsy Rules Death of Alabama Man Restrained by Police a Homicide

Phillip Reeder, 53, died in Irondale, Alabama on August 4, 2024, after a physical altercation with police officers; an autopsy ruled his death a homicide, citing a combination of restraint, pre-existing heart conditions, and cocaine use; conflicting accounts exist regarding the level of force used b...

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Hankison Sentenced to 33 Months in Breonna Taylor Case

Former Kentucky detective Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for excessive force during the Breonna Taylor raid; the judge rejected a Justice Department recommendation for no jail time, sparking protests outside the courthouse.

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Former Officer Sentenced for Breonna Taylor Raid

A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's rights during a raid in March 2020 where she was fatally shot; the sentence is less than what Taylor's family hoped for but more than the Trump administration's Justice Department re...

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One-Day Sentence Recommended for Officer in Breonna Taylor Case

A federal jury convicted former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a raid that led to her death; the Justice Department recommended a one-day sentence, sparking outrage from Taylor's family and raising concerns about equitable justice.

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Airport Arrest: Man Claims Self-Defense Against Police Brutality

At Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 on July 23, 2023, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his brother resisted arrest, leading to a brawl with three GMP officers; Amaaz claims self-defense due to perceived excessive force, including a kick to the head by an officer, while video evidence supports some of hi...

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