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Video shows sheriff’s deputies and hospital workers pinned Irvo Otieno to floor before his death
A newly released video shows that Virginia mental hospital workers and sheriff's deputies pinned Irvo Otieno to the ground until he was motionless and limp.
4 days ago
Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing
The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.
5 days ago
The city's agreement with the group of 20 activists and residents also includes a half-million award to the Bread & Roses Community Fund.
5 days ago
Supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired before firing
Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump says letting Smith retire was a cowardly move to avoid consequences.
7 days ago
The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.
1 week ago
Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain
With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.
1 week ago
Community members in Paterson have called for police to suspend the involved officers without pay, effective immediately.
2 weeks ago
DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights
The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.
2 weeks ago
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.
1 month ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
2 months ago
It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
Here are three things to know about Black History Month.
2 months ago
Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.
2 months ago
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.
2 months ago
While some older Black Philadelphians are calling for stop and frisk in Philadelphia, many young Black men in the city are terrified by the possibility.
Air Date: November 22, 2022
Listen 24:443 former Sharon Hill police officers plead guilty in deadly shooting of Fanta Bility
The three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with firing shots that killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility have pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.
5 months ago