Tag #Police Brutality

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Police Prioritized Burglary Over Child Sex Abuse Cases to Meet Targets

A leaked report reveals that South Yorkshire Police prioritized burglary and robbery to meet Home Office targets in the 2000s, neglecting child sexual exploitation cases; despite knowing about perpetrators as early as 2001, they failed to act, allowing abuse to continue until 2016.

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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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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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Lawsuit Alleges Systemic Abuse in New York Prison Following Inmate's Death

Robert L. Brooks Sr. died on December 10, 2023, a day after being beaten by over a dozen guards at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility; his son filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force, gross negligence, and wrongful death, citing a report of rampant abuse at the facility.

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Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou Amidst Grigoropoulos Murder Case Controversy

The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou, leader of the 'Flow of Freedom' party, to allow a defamation lawsuit to proceed, stemming from her comments on the 2008 murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and related allegations of police misconduct and cover-up.

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No Federal Charges in Louisiana Trooper's Killing of Ronald Greene

Federal prosecutors announced they will not file charges against Louisiana state troopers in the 2019 death of Ronald Greene, despite an FBI investigation and a separate inquiry finding a pattern of excessive force within the state police; the family expressed disappointment.

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TİHEK Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint, Ignoring Constitutional Court Ruling

Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK) dismissed Besna Tosun's complaint alleging police brutality during a December 12th, 2024, Cumartesi Anneleri protest, disregarding a Constitutional Court ruling upholding their right to assemble and evidence of excessive force.

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87 Miners Die in South African Mine After Police Cut Off Supplies

In South Africa, a police operation to combat illegal mining at the Buffelsfontein gold mine left at least 87 miners dead from starvation and dehydration after supplies were cut off for months; over 240 survivors were rescued and arrested.

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Kazakhstan: Six Police Officers Sentenced for 2022 Torture of Detainees

In January 2025, a Kazakh court sentenced six former police officers to three years in prison for torturing 98 detainees (Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tajik) in Koshambeyt during January 2022 unrest; the case, revealed by Kyrgyz jazz musician Vikram Ruzakhunov's testimony, highlights systemic failures in ...

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Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey

Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.

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Italian Activists Report Police Abuse After Protest

In Brescia, Italy, 23 environmental activists protesting at Leonardo's headquarters were taken to the police station, allegedly forced to undress and perform squats, prompting outrage and plans for legal action against police misconduct.

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Sachsen Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

On January 7th, 2024, Sachsen police officer Maximilian Stoppa was killed in Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, while attempting to stop suspected car thieves with a Stop-Stick; a 37-year-old driver is in custody, and colleagues nationwide held a minute of silence in his memory.

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