Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
Prosecutors allege Cayley Mandadi was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mark Howerton. But the defense has other explanations as to how she could have died.
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Salt Lake City cop charged after ordering K-9 to bite Black man
36-year-old Jeffery Ryans has been left with permanent disfigurement in his leg from the attack.
Louisville to pay $12M to Breonna Taylor's family, reform police
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Sheriff issues challenge to LeBron James after deputies ambushed
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Rochester mayor ousts police chief after Daniel Prude's death
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Texas officer charged with assault in 2019 fatal shooting
Officer Juan Delacruz, an 11-year veteran of the Baytown Police Department, could face five years to life in prison for Pamela Turner's death.
Deputy fired after punching Black man repeatedly during arrest
One of the two White deputies involved in the arrest of Roderick Walker has been let go due to "excessive use of force."
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Transcript: Cory Booker on "Face the Nation"
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Biden indicates he won't release SCOTUS nominee list
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Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
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