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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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Germany Approves Nationwide Taser Use for Federal Police

The German cabinet approved a bill allowing nationwide Taser use by federal police, aiming to equip 10,000 officers with 5 million euros annually, following testing showing few health risks in limited use but facing concerns over potential harm and increased application.

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Silicon Valley's Extreme Wealth Inequality: Nine Households Control 15% of Regional Wealth

A new report reveals that nine households possess 15% of Silicon Valley's wealth (\$683.2 billion), while 110,000 households have no assets; this disparity is worsening at twice the national rate, alongside racial inequalities and police violence.

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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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Former Officer Sentenced to Three Years in Breonna Taylor Case

A Kentucky judge sentenced former police officer Brett Hankinson to three years in prison for his role in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, rejecting a plea deal for a single day of jail time; Hankinson was the only officer convicted in the case, while two others involved have not yet faced sentenci...

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Germany to Equip Federal Police with Tasers Nationwide

The German cabinet approved a plan to equip federal police with Tasers nationwide, allocating €5 million annually starting in 2025, aiming to improve officer safety and de-escalate dangerous situations; however, opposition exists due to documented deaths following Taser use in other contexts.

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London Police Kill Innocent Brazilian in Mistaken Identity

In July 2005, London police fatally shot Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian electrician, mistaking him for a terrorist suspect following a series of bombings; a series of errors in surveillance, communication, and identification led to his death.

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Hankison Sentenced to 33 Months in Breonna Taylor Case

A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a raid that resulted in her death; this contrasts sharply with the Trump administration's recommendation of a one-day sentence.

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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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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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Hankison Sentenced to 33 Months for Breonna Taylor Civil Rights Violation

A federal judge sentenced former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights, a sentence far exceeding the Department of Justice's recommendation of one day in prison and three years of supervised probation.

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