Tag #Police Accountability

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Trump Pardons D.C. Police Officers Convicted in Deadly 2020 Chase

President Trump issued full pardons to two Washington, D.C., police officers, Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, convicted for their roles in a deadly 2020 police chase that killed Karon Hylton-Brown and a subsequent cover-up, sparking outrage from the victim's family and protests.

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Boyfriend Acquitted of Manslaughter in Partner's Suicide After Abuse Conviction

Ryan Wellings, 30, was found guilty of assault and coercive control but not guilty of manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Kiena Dawes, 23, who died by suicide after suffering years of abuse; three police officers face disciplinary hearings.

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Seattle Officer Fired, Faces \$110 Million Lawsuit After Fatal Crosswalk Crash

Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave was fired and faces an \$110 million lawsuit for fatally striking a college student while responding to an overdose call; he was driving 63mph in a 25mph zone with emergency lights but no siren, violating multiple SPD policies, and a fellow officer made insensitive ...

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CPS Apologizes for Failure to Charge Murderer Before Death of Vulnerable Woman

Paul Irwin, 50, murdered his vulnerable on-off partner Tiffany Render, 34, on March 22 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, after a cocaine-fueled assault; the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologized for failing to charge Irwin earlier despite multiple opportunities.

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$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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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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Greek Police Issue Dismissals in Kyriaki Griva Death Case

Following the death of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva outside a Greek police station, three officers face dismissal, and one a fine, for disciplinary offenses; separate criminal proceedings are ongoing, and the station supervisor and officer are no longer employed.

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"Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officers in Bystander Death During Robbery Suspect Shooting"

"In February 2022, Edmonton police officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect, but a stray bullet also killed James Hanna, a bystander in a nearby apartment building; Alberta's police watchdog, ASIRT, said Wednesday that the officers will not face charges, as their actions were deemed justifi...

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"Narrow Defeat of Police Ban at Sydney Mardi Gras Highlights Ongoing Tensions"

"Three resolutions to ban NSW Police from the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade were narrowly defeated, highlighting ongoing tensions between police and the LGBTQ+ community despite police participation in the parade in plain clothes."

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