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In July 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Texas jail cell after a minor traffic violation. Now, the family of Sandra Bland has reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit, and is calling for major changes to the county jail. Omar Villafranca has more.
A teenager in Kentucky was found dead after being left alone overnight in a cell at a juvenile detention center. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more on the investigation.
Brian Encinia, the Texas trooper who was charged with perjury in the Sandra Bland case, will be fired, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bland was found dead in her jail cell just days after her arrest. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid discussed the case with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
John Dickerson sits down with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to discuss his strategy against fellow Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, Trump’s controversial statements on minorities, and the Sandra Bland trial.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont believes if Sandra Bland were a “white, middle class woman,” her death would not have happened. The democratic presidential candidate advocates for significant criminal justice reform, stating that lethal force should be the “last option” for police.
A small Texas police department faces scrutiny after tasing a councilman outside his home. The incident was caught on camera. It happened in the same town where Sandra Bland was arrested in July. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more.
The family of Sandra Bland, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer and found hanged in her jail cell, is suing her arresting officer and others. CBSN's Don Dahler reports on the litigation.
Texas authorities have released footage of Sandra Bland as she was booked at jail after being pulled over for failing to signal a lane change. Bland was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. CBSN's Meg Oliver has the latest.
The autopsy report concludes the 28-year-old hanged herself in her jail cell earlier this month after being arrested during a routine traffic stop. Her family suspects foul play. Mireya Villarreal reports.
There are new questions about the mental state of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in her Texas jail cell last week. Authorities released her booking forms Wednesday. She admitted she felt depressed and once attempted suicide. In an apparent voicemail left for a friend, Bland also seemed frustrated behind bars. Meanwhile, the Waller County district attorney told CBS News that reports he ordered a new autopsy are not true. Omar Villafranca reports.
According to the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland had checked "yes" on a form that asked if she had tried to kill herself in the last year. The disclosure raises new questions about the guards who were on duty when Bland allegedly killed herself in her cell. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports; the Henn'na Hotel in Japan is garnering worldwide attention for the use of robots as its staff. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane visited the hotel to see what it's like to be greeted and helped by robots.
Sandra Bland's arrest was captured on dashcam video, three days before she was found hanging in a Texas jail cell. Former FBI official Ron Hosko looked at the video for CBS News and explains why he thinks both sides didn't do enough to de-escalate the situation.
According to the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland had checked "yes" on a form that asked if she had tried to kill herself in the last year. The disclosure raises new questions about the guards who were on duty when Bland allegedly killed herself in her cell. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Dashcam video of Sandra Bland's arrest has been released, sparking questions about its accuracy. Criminal defense attorney Nicole DeBorde discusses the case with CBSN.
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Authorities in Texas released dash cam video which shows the moment Sandra Bland, 28, was pulled over during a traffic stop. Bland was later found dead in her jail cell in what authorites say was suicide, but her family doesn't believe she killed herself. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports.
Sandra Bland, 28, was found hanging in a prison cell in Texas three days after she was arrested following a traffic stop. A medical examiner ruled her death a suicide but her family is disputing the conclusion. Sherry Williams of CBS affiliate KHOU reports.
Data from the 2018 book "Suspect Citizens" shows that African Americans are typically much more likely than white people to be pulled over at traffic stops. In North Carolina, they are stopped twice as often and searched four times more than white people, despite the latter being more likely to be found with contraband items. After the high-profile deaths of Philando Castile, Walter Scott and Sandra Bland, who all died after being pulled over by police, Michelle Miller examines the troubling trend and racism behind policing minor offenses.
New video shows a 2015 traffic stop which led to Sandra Bland's arrest and days later, her death in a Texas cell. The trooper who arrested her said he feared for his safety. But as Mireya Villarreal reports, this video seems to tell a different story.
Protests are expected Wednesday at the Texas Capitol following newly revealed video showing the controversial traffic stop of Sandra Bland. The 39-second cell phone footage, recorded by Bland, shows the moments before her arrest in 2015. She was found dead three days later, hanging in her jail cell. Her family is calling for a new investigation. Mireya Villarreal reports.
"The purpose of our traffic laws should be to keep us all safe. But they have come to be used as an excuse to do a police investigation"
A new HBO documentary, "Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland," examines the story of a woman arrested in July 2015 after a minor traffic violation in Texas. Three days later, the 28-year-old was found hanging in a jail cell. Though ruled a suicide, questions surrounding the circumstances of her death and disturbing video of her arrest sparked allegations of a racially-motivated murder and nationwide protests. Michelle Miller speaks with Bland's sisters, Shante Needham and Sharon Cooper, about their sister's legacy and the documentary.
Sandra Bland was found dead in jail cell following heated traffic stop in Texas