Memphis Man Sues City After 22 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction
Artis Whitehead, a 61-year-old Black man, was wrongfully convicted of the 2002 robbery of B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, serving 22 years before his exoneration in December 2023 due to fabricated evidence by Memphis Police officers; he is now suing the city and 10 officers.
Memphis Man Sues City After 22 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction
Artis Whitehead, a 61-year-old Black man, was wrongfully convicted of the 2002 robbery of B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, serving 22 years before his exoneration in December 2023 due to fabricated evidence by Memphis Police officers; he is now suing the city and 10 officers.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Court Orders New Investigation into Police Brutality Allegations
The Turkish Constitutional Court (AYM) ordered a new investigation into allegations that Mustafa Başkır, a witness in the 2019 disappearance of Satı Ermiş in Ankara's Beypazarı, was tortured by police, criticizing the initial investigation's failure to review key evidence and properly investigate hi...
Turkish Court Orders New Investigation into Police Brutality Allegations
The Turkish Constitutional Court (AYM) ordered a new investigation into allegations that Mustafa Başkır, a witness in the 2019 disappearance of Satı Ermiş in Ankara's Beypazarı, was tortured by police, criticizing the initial investigation's failure to review key evidence and properly investigate hi...
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52% Bias Score
DOJ Report: Mount Vernon Police Engaged in Pattern of Unconstitutional Policing
A US Department of Justice report reveals the Mount Vernon, New York police department engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including illegal strip and cavity searches and unlawful arrests, impacting residents' civil rights; the department's financial mismanagement exacerbated these is...
DOJ Report: Mount Vernon Police Engaged in Pattern of Unconstitutional Policing
A US Department of Justice report reveals the Mount Vernon, New York police department engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including illegal strip and cavity searches and unlawful arrests, impacting residents' civil rights; the department's financial mismanagement exacerbated these is...
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28% Bias Score
49 Detained in Ankara Minimum Wage Protest
In Ankara, Turkey, 49 protesters, including Halkevleri head Nebiye Merttürk, were detained for an unauthorized march to the Parliament, demanding a minimum wage increase to meet the rising cost of living.
49 Detained in Ankara Minimum Wage Protest
In Ankara, Turkey, 49 protesters, including Halkevleri head Nebiye Merttürk, were detained for an unauthorized march to the Parliament, demanding a minimum wage increase to meet the rising cost of living.
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56% Bias Score
"Pennsylvania Jury Rules Against Wrongfully Convicted 11-Year-Old in Lawsuit Against State Troopers"
"A Pennsylvania jury ruled in favor of four former state troopers sued by Jordan Brown, who was wrongfully convicted of murder at age 11 and later exonerated, finding insufficient evidence of malice or fabricated evidence in their investigation of the 2009 death of Kenzie Houk. "
"Pennsylvania Jury Rules Against Wrongfully Convicted 11-Year-Old in Lawsuit Against State Troopers"
"A Pennsylvania jury ruled in favor of four former state troopers sued by Jordan Brown, who was wrongfully convicted of murder at age 11 and later exonerated, finding insufficient evidence of malice or fabricated evidence in their investigation of the 2009 death of Kenzie Houk. "
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44% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, after concluding that the officers acted in self-defense despite an erroneous perception of the situation.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, after concluding that the officers acted in self-defense despite an erroneous perception of the situation.
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48% Bias Score
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on a city bus following a reported incident of vandalism at Radboud University during a planned pro-Palestine demonstration; police allege open violence against property, while activists claim wrongful detainment of individuals unconnected to the vanda...
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on a city bus following a reported incident of vandalism at Radboud University during a planned pro-Palestine demonstration; police allege open violence against property, while activists claim wrongful detainment of individuals unconnected to the vanda...
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48% Bias Score
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on suspicion of vandalism and public violence against property at Radboud University following a pro-Palestine demonstration, despite claims of innocence and the unclear connection to the event.
Six Arrested in Nijmegen Following Pro-Palestine Demonstration
Six individuals were arrested in Nijmegen today on suspicion of vandalism and public violence against property at Radboud University following a pro-Palestine demonstration, despite claims of innocence and the unclear connection to the event.
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40% Bias Score
12-Year-Old Charged with Manslaughter in Death of 80-Year-Old Man
An 80-year-old man, Bhim Kohli, died after being assaulted by a group of youths in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, on September 1st. A 12-year-old girl is charged with manslaughter, and a 15-year-old boy with murder; prior police contact related to youth gang activity is under IOPC investigation.
12-Year-Old Charged with Manslaughter in Death of 80-Year-Old Man
An 80-year-old man, Bhim Kohli, died after being assaulted by a group of youths in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, on September 1st. A 12-year-old girl is charged with manslaughter, and a 15-year-old boy with murder; prior police contact related to youth gang activity is under IOPC investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Florida Woman Charged with Terrorism for Insurer Complaint
Florida police arrested Briana Boston for allegedly threatening mass violence after a dispute with her insurer, referencing a phrase from a CEO murder; the incident sparked debate over inconsistent responses to threats against women.
Florida Woman Charged with Terrorism for Insurer Complaint
Florida police arrested Briana Boston for allegedly threatening mass violence after a dispute with her insurer, referencing a phrase from a CEO murder; the incident sparked debate over inconsistent responses to threats against women.
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80% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted all police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé, a suicidal refugee in Dortmund, despite evidence suggesting the rapid escalation of the situation from a distress call to lethal force within 22 minutes.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted all police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé, a suicidal refugee in Dortmund, despite evidence suggesting the rapid escalation of the situation from a distress call to lethal force within 22 minutes.
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56% Bias Score