A recent traffic stop in Jacksonville has ignited a heated debate about police conduct. The incident, which occurred in February, involved officers breaking a car window and forcefully removing a 22-year-old man named William McNeil Jr. The event was captured on both police body cameras and a cellphone, sparking widespread criticism. Curtis Fallgatter, a seasoned le...
In Kenya, young people are still fighting for their rights. They took to the streets to remember the protests from last year. These protests were against a new tax law that would have made life harder for many people. The government did not like the protests. They told TV and radio stations to stop showing the protests live. But many stations did not listen. The pol...
Five years have passed since George Floyd's tragic death. This event sparked a wave of protests against racism and police brutality across the United States. The country is remembering Floyd, with special events in both his hometown of Houston and the city where he died, Minneapolis. Floyd's family and community members gathered to honor his memory. In Houston, l...
Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were cleared of all charges in the death of Tyre Nichols. The jury did not find them guilty of second-degree murder or any of the other six counts they faced. This verdict came after a state trial that focused on their involvement in the fatal beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old ...
The trial of three former Memphis police officers has started. They are accused of killing Tyre Nichols. This happened after a traffic stop in 2023. The officers are Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith. They have already been convicted of federal charges. The trial is happening in Hamilton County, not in Memphis. This is because of the intense publicity...
In Sangamon County, Illinois, a significant settlement was reached between the family of Sonya Massey and local officials. The county agreed to pay $10 million to Massey's family. This decision came nearly a year after Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman and mother of two, was fatally shot in her own home by a sheriff's deputy. The deputy, Sean Grayson, was responding ...
A former NYPD sergeant has been convicted for punching a man multiple times during a 911 call. Christian Zapata, 37, was found guilty of attempted assault but won't serve any additional jail time. The incident happened in December 2022 when Zapata allegedly punched Jerome Collins, who had asked officers to wear face masks. The confrontation escalated quickly, with Za...
On Monday, two Indianapolis cops will stand trial for the death of a 39-year-old Black man during a mental health crisis. The officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were indicted in April 2023 for their role in the incident. They face multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and battery. The trial is expected to last five days. Herman Whitfield III, a ...
As a civil rights lawyer and a Black man, I watched election night with a lot of worry. I knew that Donald Trump might become president again, which could lead to challenges for civil rights in the U. S. People from Black and LGBTQIA+ communities are feeling scared, and it's strong. Some have already received hateful racist texts. These messages remind us of a danger...
A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against another officer. The agreement sparked outrage among Greene's family,...