Tag #Police Brutality

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ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Protests and Clashes

ICE agents conducted raids in Los Angeles on Friday, detaining dozens of people, sparking protests that led to clashes between demonstrators and LAPD officers using tear gas and pepper spray; Mayor Karen Bass condemned the raids, citing fear and terror.

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Argentine Police Officer Charged with Killing Child in Crossfire

A seven-year-old boy, Thiago Correa, was killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer, Facundo Aguilar Fajardo, during a shootout with robbers in La Matanza, Argentina; the officer is now charged with his death, sparking political debate.

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Sheriff's Deputy Receives Reduced Sentence After Plea Deal in Excessive Force Case

A Los Angeles sheriff's deputy, Trevor Kirk, received a four-month prison sentence for a misdemeanor excessive force charge after a plea deal, despite an initial felony conviction, sparking concerns about diminished accountability for law enforcement under the Trump administration.

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Dutch Police Revoke Contact Restriction After Ombudsman Intervention

Due to numerous complaints, primarily from Valerie, Dutch police imposed a contact restriction barring Ben and Valerie from filing further complaints; the National Ombudsman intervened, leading to the restriction's revocation for Ben due to disproportionality and lack of due process.

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\$2.7 Million Settlement for Teen Beaten in LA Juvenile Hall Gladiator Fights

Los Angeles County will pay \$2.7 million to a teenager severely beaten in gladiator-style fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall; 30 officers face charges for facilitating nearly 70 attacks on over 140 youths.

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Family Demands Independent Inquiry After Indigenous Man Dies in Police Custody

Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old Warlpiri man with disabilities, died in police custody in Alice Springs on May 27th after being restrained by police; his family demands CCTV footage, bodycam footage, and an independent investigation, citing concerns about police brutality and systemic racism.

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Police Inaction Leads to Murder in Comonfort, Guanajuato

In Comonfort, Guanajuato, Jovita Vázquez Tovar was murdered on April 29th after fleeing her home following an attack; despite repeated 911 calls and seeking help at multiple locations, authorities failed to respond, leading to her death at a pharmacy.

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Escaped Arkansas Police Chief Recaptured

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief serving 80 years for murder and rape, was captured 1.5 miles from prison on June 8th after escaping on May 25th while disguised as a law enforcement officer; his identity was confirmed by fingerprints.

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Oldenburg Police Shooting: Inconclusive Evidence and Accountability Concerns

In Oldenburg, Germany, a police officer fatally shot 21-year-old Lorenz A. on Easter Sunday after a prior altercation; video evidence is inconclusive, body cameras were off, and the incident highlights concerns about police accountability and potential racial bias.

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Sheku Bayoh Family Awarded Over £1 Million in Police Custody Death Settlement

The family of Sheku Bayoh, who died in police custody in 2015, received an undisclosed compensation settlement from Police Scotland, with at least one family member receiving over £1 million; this follows a lengthy legal battle and public inquiry into his death.

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French Police Officer to Face Murder Trial for 2023 Killing of Nahel Merzouk

A French police officer will stand trial for murder in 2026 for the killing of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old of North African descent, during a traffic stop in June 2023; the decision follows a two-year investigation and widespread protests.

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French State Condemned for Inaction in 2019 Femicide

A French court found the state guilty of "serious fault" for failing to act on four reports of harassment and threats before Nathalie Debaillie's murder in 2019, ordering €27,000 in compensation to her family; the police's inaction was deemed fatal.

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