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August 13, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Ex-deputy charged in Massey killing faced misconduct claim in 2022 arrest
A former female detainee complained former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who fatally shot Sonya Massey, for inappropriate conduct after he arrested her in 2022.
August 13, 2024 at 2:26 AM
August 9, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Timeline of events in Ferguson, Missouri, after a police officer fatally shot Michael Brown
On Aug. 9, 2014, Michael Brown and a friend were walking in the middle of Canfield Drive, a two-lane street in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri, when a police officer drove by and told them to use the sidewalk
August 9, 2024 at 6:14 AM
July 31, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Police reform only leads to more policing, author says
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with scholar, professor and writer Philip V. McHarris about his new book, “Beyond Policing.”
July 31, 2024 at 10:48 AM
July 31, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Audio reveals chief deputy scolding deputy involved in Sonya Massey police killing
A chief deputy is heard in a 2022 recording questioning former deputy Sean Grayson, who was involved in the killing of Massey, about his mishandling of a traffic case.
July 31, 2024 at 2:39 AM
July 31, 2024 at 12:26 AM
'We failed,' Illinois sheriff says about fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office sheriff said on Monday night that the department had "failed" Sonya Massey after she was killed in her home by an officer.
July 31, 2024 at 12:26 AM
July 30, 2024 at 11:04 PM
IL sheriff says 'no excuses' for Sonya Massey shooting
Sonya Massey was killed by a police deputy after calling 911 about a possible intruder. ABC News' Alex Perez joins the show to discuss more about the incident and the police and community's response.
July 30, 2024 at 11:04 PM
July 24, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Police reform advocate reacts to missteps in fatal shooting
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the founder of a police reform advocacy group about how better training might have prevented the death of 36-year-old Sonya Massey after she reported a prowler.
July 24, 2024 at 3:54 AM
1 month ago
Delaware police allegedly assault woman during traffic stop
Body-worn camera footage shows officers punching her multiple times.
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Phoenix Police Department engaged in civil rights violations, DOJ finds
The Department of Justice found a spate of civil rights violations, including "unjustified deadly force," in a new report.
2 months ago
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Justice Department finds civil rights violations in Phoenix Police Department
The DOJ found “systematic problems;” finding officers used deadly force too often.
2 months ago
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Phoenix Police Department engaged in civil rights violations, DOJ finds
The violations included "unjustified deadly force," the DOJ said.
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Why more police departments are training officers in crisis intervention
Alternative crisis response that excludes police is the long-term goal to address mental health crises, according to one mental health advocate.
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Officer disciplined for no body-worn camera footage in Scheffler arrest: Police
A police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, violated department policy by not turning on his body-worn camera during a traffic incident involving golf star Scottie Scheffler.
3 months ago
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‘Power’ documentary tackles the depths of police power in American history
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with director and producer Yance Ford to discuss their curiosity and deep investigation on the history of police brutality in America.
3 months ago
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Albuquerque Police Department officially met reform requirement
Albuquerque Police Department officially meets reform requirement after DOJ investigation.
3 months ago
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Albuquerque Police Department officially meets reform requirement
The department was put on notice nine years ago.
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GOP leaders praise removal of GWU encampment as protesters decry police tactics
D.C. police's early morning clash with protesters encamped on George Washington University was applauded by Republican lawmakers who pressured D.C.'s mayor for action.
3 months ago
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DA apologizes after cursing at officers during traffic stop
Monroe County, New York District Attorney Sandra Doorley apologized after body camera video showed her cursing at an officer who tried to give her a speeding ticket.
4 months ago
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Body camera footage released in man's death following confrontation with police
Footage released by Ohio investigators shows officers placing their knees on the back of Frank Tyson while they were attempting to handcuff him.
4 months ago
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One mom’s motivation to end police violence in the Black community
Tansy McNulty quit her corporate job to form an organization of mothers fighting for safer communities by preventing tragedy and promoting effective mental health crisis response.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Questions arise after video from 2022 deputy shooting released
The video shows 15-year-old Savannah Graziano was unarmed, and when she was shot and killed in deputy crossfire.
4 months ago
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4th white Mississippi officer sentenced to 40 years for torture of 2 Black men
Sentencing resumed in Jackson, Mississippi, for a group of six white former law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torture and assault of two Black men.
5 months ago
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Ex-deputies sentenced for torturing Black men
Former Mississippi sheriff's deputies Hunter Elward and Jeffrey Middleton were sentenced after they pleaded guilty to torturing Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins in 2023.
5 months ago
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Former Mississippi officer sentenced after pleading guilty to torture of Black men
Former Mississippi deputy Hunter Elward was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday after pleading guilty, along with five other former officers, to charges related to the torture of two Black men.
5 months ago
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Sentencing begins in Mississippi police brutality case
The first of six white Mississippi law enforcement officers involved in the beating and sexual assault of two Black men was sentenced Tuesdayto just over 20 years in prison.
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7 months ago
NYC Mayor Eric Adams vetoes solitary confinement ban, police transparency bill
Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a ban on solitary confinement in city jails that was overwhelmingly passed by the city council.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Illinois teenager tased after being confused for suspect
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sonia Pruitt, founder of The Black Police Experience, about her reaction to the newly-released video of an autistic teenager being tased by officers.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Teen with autism tased by police in what family says was case of mistaken identity
An Illinois family said they are still reeling after their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in what they contend was a case of mistaken identity.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Family speaks out after teen with autism tased by police
Body camera footage of the November incident between the Illinois officers and the 14-year-old who was mistaken for a suspect was obtained by ABC station WLS.
7 months ago
8 months ago
'Traumatized': Man speaks out after arrest by Alabama police officer goes viral
An Alabama police officer was placed on leave after her arrest of a Black man on Dec. 2 went viral after a video was posted on social media.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Authorities release body camera video of deadly confrontation in Atlanta
A deacon died after being tased by a police officer following a traffic accident.
9 months ago
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NY Court of Appeals upholds ban on police chokeholds
The court rejected police unions' assertions that the ban was “unconstitutionally vague.”
9 months ago
9 months ago
2 Kenosha police officers suspended after violent arrest
Newly released video allegedly shows the officers repeatedly punching and tackling a man to the ground as he held an infant in his arms.
9 months ago
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DOJ opens investigation into Lexington, Mississippi police department
The Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a civil investigation into the City of Lexington, Mississippi, and its police department.
9 months ago
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San Jose police officer resigns after 'disgusting' racist text messages released
San Jose officer resigned after police released racist text messages where he referenced a 2022 incident in which he shot a 20-year-old Black college student.
9 months ago
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Officer released from San Jose Police Department
Authorities released a 10-page documentation of racial remarks allegedly made by Mark McNamara.
9 months ago
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Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty for role in Tyre Nichols death
Desmond Mills plead guilty in federal court for his role in the beating that killed Tyre Nichols.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Cop charged with assault and cruelty
A Naugatuck, Connecticut, police officer was arrested after an investigation into the use of force after he deployed a taser three times on a robbery suspect.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Family calls for justice after man struck by police car, buried without notice
The family of Dexter Wade is calling for justice after he was allegedly fatally struck by a Jackson Police Department car in March and later buried in a potter's field.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Family of man fatally struck by police cruiser calls for justice
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Dexter Wade held a news conference on Monday.
10 months ago
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Retired NYPD lieutenant pulls back the curtain on problems with policing
ABC News’ Brian Buckmire spoke with retired NYPD Lieutenant Edwin Raymond about his new book “An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America.”
10 months ago
1 year ago
What to know about the state trooper accused of 'brutally assaulting' a 15-year-old
A Delaware state trooper is facing felony charges for "brutally assaulting" a 15-year-old and fracturing his orbital socket in response to an apparent doorbell prank.
1 year ago
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Body camera shows Delaware state trooper attack teens
A grand jury has indicted the trooper for felony assault and other charges after he allegedly attacked two teenagers who rang the trooper's doorbell and ran away.
1 year ago
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FBI launches probe into police department over abuse allegations
Federal authorities are investigating the Baton Rouge Police Department following allegations that some officers "abused their authority," the FBI announced.
1 year ago
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Baton Rouge Police accused of abusing detainees in warehouse
The FBI is investigating reports that the city's police officers took detainees to a warehouse and beat them.
1 year ago
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Officer who tased band leader worried incident would fuel mistrust in police: Video
New body camera video shows a conversation between Minor high School band director Johnny Mims and a Birmingham Police Department (BPD) officer who shocked him.
1 year ago
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Trial begins for officers charged in Elijah McClain’s death
The two officers charged in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain appeared in court on Thursday.
1 year ago
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Band director tased by police says he 'was just trying to do my job'
Johnny Mims was tased by a Birmingham Police Department officer after he refused to stop his band performance and leave the stadium after a game last week.
1 year ago
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Band director arrested after high school football game speaks out
Johnny Mims was tased at least three times by a Birmingham Police Department officer after he refused orders to cut Minor High School’s band performance and leave the stadium after a game last week.
1 year ago
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Police use stun gun on Alabama band director
Minor High School’s band director Johnny Mims has been charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest.
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