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
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Halted EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, 2024, nightly protests have gripped Georgia, sparked by the government's decision to halt EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes between protesters and police. The pause in accessio...
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Halted EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, 2024, nightly protests have gripped Georgia, sparked by the government's decision to halt EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes between protesters and police. The pause in accessio...
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40% Bias Score
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
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40% Bias Score
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
São Paulo Police Brutality Sparks Outrage
A São Paulo police officer was arrested for pushing a motorcycle delivery driver off an overpass, sparking outrage and highlighting increased police violence under Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who has defended his police chief amid criticism.
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44% Bias Score
Delayed Forensic Report in Police Officer Death Investigation
A forensic report on the death of a 24-year-old police officer during a training exercise in October 2021 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has been submitted to the Stralsund public prosecutor's office a year later, prompting an investigation into potential instructor negligence.
Delayed Forensic Report in Police Officer Death Investigation
A forensic report on the death of a 24-year-old police officer during a training exercise in October 2021 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has been submitted to the Stralsund public prosecutor's office a year later, prompting an investigation into potential instructor negligence.
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24% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
On December 4th, Georgian police violently dispersed anti-government protests, arresting opposition leader Nika Gvaramia and raiding opposition party offices, resulting in over 293 arrests and 143 injured police officers amidst accusations of authoritarianism and pro-Russian leanings.
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
On December 4th, Georgian police violently dispersed anti-government protests, arresting opposition leader Nika Gvaramia and raiding opposition party offices, resulting in over 293 arrests and 143 injured police officers amidst accusations of authoritarianism and pro-Russian leanings.
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44% Bias Score
Peaceful Athens March Marks 15th Anniversary of Grigoropoulos Death
A largely peaceful march in Athens commemorating the 15th anniversary of Alexandros Grigoropoulos's death involved approximately 5,000 participants, according to police, with 66 individuals detained and four arrested; minor incidents of vandalism occurred, and a significant police presence was deplo...
Peaceful Athens March Marks 15th Anniversary of Grigoropoulos Death
A largely peaceful march in Athens commemorating the 15th anniversary of Alexandros Grigoropoulos's death involved approximately 5,000 participants, according to police, with 66 individuals detained and four arrested; minor incidents of vandalism occurred, and a significant police presence was deplo...
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36% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Frozen EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, nightly protests have engulfed Georgia, fueled by the government's decision to pause EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes with police; the EU and NATO have voiced strong concerns.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Frozen EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, nightly protests have engulfed Georgia, fueled by the government's decision to pause EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes with police; the EU and NATO have voiced strong concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Assembly of First Nations Demands National Inquiry into Police Brutality Against Indigenous People
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing following nine deaths of First Nations people in police interactions between August 29 and September 24, 2023; the resolution also calls for demilitarization of police forces and a national crisis interven...
Assembly of First Nations Demands National Inquiry into Police Brutality Against Indigenous People
The Assembly of First Nations is demanding a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing following nine deaths of First Nations people in police interactions between August 29 and September 24, 2023; the resolution also calls for demilitarization of police forces and a national crisis interven...
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56% Bias Score
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Police Brutality Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's postponement of EU accession talks, thousands protested nightly in Tbilisi for six evenings, resulting in police brutality, over 290 arrests, and 143 injuries; President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the excessive force, and Pro Asyl called for Germany to revoke ...
Georgia Protests: Police Brutality Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's postponement of EU accession talks, thousands protested nightly in Tbilisi for six evenings, resulting in police brutality, over 290 arrests, and 143 injuries; President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the excessive force, and Pro Asyl called for Germany to revoke ...
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40% 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