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police officer pepper spraying a protester
Courts & Law
6abc

Mistrial declared in case involving former Philadelphia officer who pepper-sprayed protesters

The jury told the judge it was at an impasse on Friday, but the judge urged them to continue working toward a verdict.

3 years ago

Police car with siren flashing at night.
Courts & Law

New Castle County police officer kills pedestrian while responding to domestic disturbance call

Police said the officer’s SUV was fully marked but did not reveal whether he was speeding or had his emergency lights activated.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

New Jersey police officer dies from gunshot wound sustained in line of duty

Action News has learned that Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler passed away at the hospital on May 7.

3 years ago

In this file photo from June 1, 2020, protesters march down Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

Jury to resume deliberations in ex-SWAT officer’s trial

Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to move on with an 11 member panel after a juror was dismissed.

3 years ago

Protester holding a picture of Fanta Bility
Courts & Law

Former Sharon Hill officers get house arrest for Fanta Bility’s shooting death

The ex-officers have been sentenced to five years of probation — the first 11 months of it on house arrest.

3 years ago

New Jersey State Police cars parked on the side of the street.
Courts & Law

Out of 100 N.J. police departments, 5 are following state mandates for police complaints

A new report from the state comptroller is signaling possible widespread issues in departments following mandates from the attorney general.

3 years ago

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A sculpture by artist Donald Lipski made of 1,400 Philadelphia police badges in the lobby of police HQ in the Philadelphia Public Safety Building, called ''Let Love Endure.''
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

A member of the police LGBTQ+ liaison committee resigned in protest. The PPD agrees it has to do better

“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.

3 years ago

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Tuesday that his office did a thorough investigation of Preston Hemphill’s role in the arrest.

3 years ago

In this May 31, 2020 file photo, visitors make silent visits to organic memorial featuring a mural of George Floyd, near the spot where he died while in police custody, in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.

3 years ago

Dana Redd, Mayor of Camden, N.J. from 2010-18, spoke at the 10th anniversary event for the Camden County Police Department on May 1, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Camden County Police marks 10 years of patrolling the city of Camden

With a complicated start and slightly complicated reception, the Camden County Police Department celebrates a decade of service to the City of Camden.

3 years ago

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In this image from video provided by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram speaks during a meeting with the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Courts & Law

DEA chief grilled over probe into no-bid contracts, hiring

Lawmakers grilled U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram over millions of dollars in no-bid contracts that are the subject of a watchdog probe.

3 years ago

A ground mural depicting a portrait of Breonna Taylor is seen at Chambers Park in Annapolis, Md., on July 6, 2020. (Julio Cortez/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Louisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor hired by police force in nearby county

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office, only an hour from Louisville, recently hired former Louisville police officer Myles Cosgrove, who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in 2020.

3 years ago

Mourners are seen in front of a screen displaying a photo of Tyre Nichols.
Courts & Law

Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death

Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.

3 years ago

A bullet hole is visible in the glass transom over the door at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville
Community

Alabama police arrest 2 for birthday party shooting

Four young people were killed at the Sweet 16 birthday party.

3 years ago

A six story glass facade building, center, is believed to be the site of a foreign police outpost for China in New York's Chinatown, Monday, April 17, 2023. Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Politics & Policy

Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.

3 years ago

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