police violence

Georgia deputy kills Black man who spent 16 years in prison on a wrongful conviction

By Associated Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the deputy used a stun gun when Cure refused to follow commands. Officials say Cure then became violent, prompting the deputy to shoot him.

1 police officer convicted, 1 acquitted in death of Elijah McClain

By Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Jurors convicted a Denver-area police officer Thursday and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in protests over racial injustice in policing.

France’s Council of State rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic

By Associated Press

Local grassroots organizations and international rights groups had hoped that a favorable ruling from the Council of State could force deep reforms within French law enforcement to end racial profiling.

Atlanta police chief fires officer after traffic stop led to Black deacon’s death

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Tuesday that Officer Kiran Kimbrough didn't follow department procedures Aug. 10 when he didn't wait until a supervisor arrived to arrest Johnny Hollman Sr.

Family of Black man fatally shot by Alabama police seek more information, body camera footage

By Associated Press

Family members of a Black man fatally shot outside his home by Alabama police are seeking more information and access to body camera footage of the shooting.

London police call for backup as officers lay down guns after colleague charged with murder

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The action deepened the sense of crisis in Britain's largest police force, which is struggling to restore public confidence after a series of scandals and an independent review that found it was riddled with institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.

Elijah McClain’s death sparked protests and led to police reforms. Four years later, 2 officers are on trial

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

A trial is opening soon against two police officers charged in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The Black man was put in a neck hold and injected with a powerful sedative while walking home in a Denver suburb.

Police shocked a Birmingham high school band director with a stun gun after he refused to stop the music

By Associated Press

The video released Monday night shows officers approaching Minor band director Johnny Mims and telling him to stop the music and clear the stadium.

In recording, a Seattle police officer joked after woman’s death. He says remarks were misunderstood

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Daniel Auderer responded to the crash scene where another officer killed Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, in a crosswalk. Afterward, Auderer was recorded joking that Kandula's life had "limited value" and the city should "just write a check."…

5 former police officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols now facing federal charges

By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

The five officers were indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Memphis even as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts arising from the killing.