Policing
Police officer surrenders to face charges in protest arrest
Joseph Bologna surrendered Monday to face aggravated assault and other charges stemming from video that shows him striking a student protester in the head with a metal baton.
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Murphy attends rally, vigil for first time over the weekend
The rallies in Hillside and Westfield come as the state is still emerging from Murphy’s March stay-home order stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.
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Supreme Court weighs qualified immunity for police accused of misconduct
Critics of the qualified immunity doctrine have called it a "Catch-22" that says to victims, in effect, "Heads the police win. Tails you lose."
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University cops face renewed scrutiny amid protests against police brutality
Most universities have their own police departments, with officers who can carry guns and arrest people off campus. Activists are again asking why.
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In wake of protests, Democrats unveil police reform legislation
The Democratic proposal, the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, marks one of the most comprehensive efforts in modern times to overhaul the way police do their jobs.
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When protesters cry ‘defund the police,’ what does it mean?
Supporters say it isn’t about eliminating police entirely; rather, it's about addressing systemic problems in policing and spending more on needs like housing and education.
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Duty to intervene: Floyd cops spoke up but didn’t step in
Even though the rookies’ lawyers say the men spoke out in the moment, they ultimately failed to stop Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on George Floyd's neck.
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Beyond protests: 5 more ways to channel anger into action to fight racism
The tragic events of recent weeks can create an opportunity. Given the anger and frustration, experts say there are strategies to channel these emotions into action.
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Huge protest at Art Museum brings thousands to Philly’s largest rally for justice
The march was one of several peaceful gatherings in the city on Saturday.
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Protesters at Trenton City Hall demand justice for George Floyd
Protesters also marched in Atlantic City on Saturday from City Hall to the police station, chanting “No justice! No peace! No racist police!”
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Peaceful anti-police brutality protests continue across the country
In addition to the massive crowds that gathered in Washington, protesters in cities from Philadelphia to San Francisco are calling for racial justice in policing.
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Philly lifts curfew; marchers advocate for incarcerated people amid COVID-19
There will be no citywide curfew in Philadelphia this evening for the first time in more than a week, city officials announced on Sunday.
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From ‘flash bangs’ to ‘rubber’ bullets: The very real risks of ‘riot control agents’
Concern about the excessive use of these weapons has been growing in recent days.
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As Trump blames antifa, protest records show scant evidence
The president has tried to portray the protesters and looters with a broad brush as “radical-left, bad people,” ominously invoking the name “antifa."
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Amid brutal responses to protesters, will moments of solidarity bring real change?
The aggressive police responses to anti-police brutality protesters have been punctuated by occasional unity between the two sides. Will those gestures amount to anything?
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