police brutality
Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city
World
January 14, 2023
Protester killed in Peru as anti-government violence spreads to tourist city
One protester has died and at least 19 Peruvian police officers were injured in anti-government clashes in Cusco as officials…
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
Middle East
November 6, 2022
Video shows Iranian security forces beating and shooting man as officials order investigation
CNN — Iranian police said they would investigate an incident caught on camera showing security forces attacking and shooting a…
An Ohio grand jury declined to indict officer who fatally shot Ma’Khia Bryant, state AG says
World
March 12, 2022
An Ohio grand jury declined to indict officer who fatally shot Ma’Khia Bryant, state AG says
(CNN) – A Franklin County, Ohio, jury declined to indict the police officer who fatally shot Ma’Khia Bryant, a Black…
Trial to begin for cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights
World
January 24, 2022
Trial to begin for cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil…
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
Middle East
January 15, 2022
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
AMMAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Syrian rebel and opposition groups said Germany’s conviction of a former Syrian intelligence officer for…
LA police video shows officer shooting that killed bystander
World
December 28, 2021
LA police video shows officer shooting that killed bystander
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video released Monday showed Los Angeles police firing at a man suspected of assaulting customers last…
Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting
Middle East
December 5, 2021
Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Justice Ministry said Sunday that two police officers were brought in for questioning following…
Mental health online: Police posts of crises may traumatize
World
August 23, 2021
Mental health online: Police posts of crises may traumatize
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the…
Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd’s death
World
June 26, 2021
Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22 1/2 years in prison for the…
Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters
World
June 9, 2021
Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia (AP) — An international monitoring group on Wednesday accused police officers in Colombia of responsibility for the deaths…