Texas Rangers launch probe into cop fired after ‘body-slamming’ sixth-grader
The district is meanwhile investigating the school administration’s response.
On Apr 11, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Texas school investigating video of police officer ‘body-slamming’ 6th grader
The officer is on paid leave pending an investigation.
On Apr 7, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Jessica Williams takes Rudy Giuliani to task for saying Beyoncé wasn’t ‘wholesome’ at the Super Bowl
‘You know what’s right in the middle of America? Ferguson, Missouri.’
On Feb 9, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski
Largest police union in U.S. struggles to recover after major hack
‘I’m not confident in anything at this point.’
On Feb 1, 2016 by Kevin Collier
New app sends push notifications whenever police kill someone
Archives + Absences is already available at the App Store.
On Jan 22, 2016 by Nia Wesley
Stephen Colbert and Black Lives Matter’s DeRay McKesson discuss the ugly truth of racism
If only all conversations about race could be as open and honest as this one.
On Jan 19, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski
Court ruling prompts release of video showing police killing 17-year-old
The city dropped its objections to the video’s release, and a judge subsequently demanded its publication.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller
Body-camera footage shows Alabama police fatally shooting black man at traffic stop
A grand jury declined to indict both officers involved in the shooting.
On Jan 13, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz
‘Russian Ebola’: How a journalist is tracking mysterious deaths in police custody
When the government doesn’t put out an official number, journalists step up.
On Jan 6, 2016 by Darina Gribova
Chicago lawyer resigns from police-brutality case after judge accuses him of hiding evidence
Mayor Rahm Emanuel continues to face demands for citywide reform.
On Jan 5, 2016 by Deron Dalton
For Tamir Rice’s family, the fight for justice is far from over
“I don’t want my child to have died for nothing.”
On Jan 4, 2016 by Deron Dalton
What online fundraising tells us about race in America
The power of the purse is as strong as ever.
On Dec 29, 2015 by Tiffanie Drayton
Texas grand jury issues no indictment in death of Sandra Bland
People continue to ‘say her name.’
On Dec 22, 2015 by Deron Dalton
Police officer filmed apparently punching Nebraska high school student
Police officials are investigating whether the officer’s actions were warranted.
On Dec 17, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Mistrial declared for first officer charged in Freddie Gray’s death
It’s unclear how the prosecution will respond.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
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