2 officers charged in George Floyd's killing reject plea deals
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.
Police Reform & Racial Justice
DOJ charges 4 Louisville police officers connected to Breonna Taylor killing
The four current and former officers face various civil rights and obstruction charges stemming from Taylor's 2020 death.
Ex-officer gets 2 1/2 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Thomas Lane is one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the killing of George Floyd.
Relatives of Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake arrested at Jayland Walker protest
Breonna Taylor's aunt and Jacob Blake's father were arrested during a protest over the death of Jayland Walker.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Michigan officer charged with murder in death of Patrick Lyoya
Video of the encounter, in which an officer shot Lyoya in the head after a struggle during a traffic stop, sparked national outrage and calls for the officer to be charged.
Outrage over death of Black man seen held in gas-filled police vehicle
A relative told local media that Brazilian Federal Highway Police trapped Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in their SUV with a tear gas bomb during "a torture session."
Cities rethinking traffic stops as Black drivers disproportionately affected
Police officers in some cities are being told not to stop drivers for minor infractions.
Charges dropped for Georgia officers accused of assaulting college students
District Attorney Pro Tempore Samir Patel said the officers' use of force was in line with department policy.
Lawyers urge court to recognize a constitutional right to film police
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
Former officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death
Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney.
Amir Locke's cousin pleads guilty in killing that led to raid
Mekhi Camden Speed, now 18, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting one count of second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony.
Louisiana state troopers charged in beating of Black man
The troopers also exchanged 14 text messages in which they boasted about the beating and mocked Harris.
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea agreement in federal civil rights case
Under the plea agreement, which Chauvin signed, both sides agreed Chauvin should face a sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years, with prosecutors saying they would seek 25.
Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison last year for the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police accused of pattern or practice of racial discrimination
The investigation, announced after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, examined whether the city and the police department were using racially discriminatory practices and policies.
Autopsy confirms Patrick Lyoya was shot in the head by Michigan cop
Lyoya, who was not armed, was killed after a traffic stop in western Michigan on April 4.
Ex-Chicago cop won't face federal charges over Laquan McDonald's death
Van Dyke was convicted of murder on state charges and served about three years behind bars.
Video of fatal police shooting of Black man in Grand Rapids released
Lyoya was shot in the head during a struggle in which he and the officer appeared to be fighting over the officer's Taser.
Buffalo police officers who shoved elderly protester cleared
An arbitrator ruled the two didn't violate the department's use-of-force guidelines when they pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground. It was caught on video that went viral.
No charges will be filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
Authorities said there was "insufficient admissible evidence" to file charges in the case.
Jury awards $14 million to George Floyd protesters in Denver
"Hopefully, what police departments will take from this is a jury of regular citizens takes these rights very seriously," one lawyer said after the verdict.
Ohio officer cleared in shooting of teenager Ma'Khia Bryant
Bryant was killed in April by Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon as she appeared to swing a knife at a young woman, just seconds after pushing another woman to the ground.
Mental health professionals step in to help deescalate 911 calls
Some police departments are dispatching mental health professionals instead of officers to certain emergencies.
Breonna Taylor's mom storms out of courtroom after ex-cop's testimony
Hankison said Taylor "didn't need to die that night." Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, then stormed out of the courtroom.
Crime
Crime
Global alert over cyberattacks, bomb threats
NYC schools employee faces murder charge in Brooklyn jogger's killing
Thomas Markle charged with sex crimes
Cornell faculty passes symbolic resolution
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
Meghan Markle's father arrested by FBI
Secret Service arrests man with guns near White House
Hackers target refrigeration units in U.S.
