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fromPadailypost
1 hour ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
13 hours ago

State Police Lt. who oversaw Karen Read investigation retires

Brian Tully, who oversaw the controversial Karen Read murder investigation, has retired from the Massachusetts State Police.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 day ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
10 hours ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation

A Riverside County deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff with a grand theft suspect, prompting an internal investigation.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Video of an ICE shooting shattered the agency's story. Will it usher in accountability?

Surveillance footage undermines ICE's claims of a violent altercation during a deportation attempt in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the agency's use of force.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Dashcam video shows what led up to ICE shooting after traffic stop in Stanislaus Co.

ICE agents shot a suspected gang member in Patterson during an attempted arrest related to a murder investigation in El Salvador.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
#immigration
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Wisconsin moves to UBE to ease access-to-justice woes

Wisconsin will implement the Uniform Bar Exam to improve access to justice and attract lawyers from other states.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, prompting a murder investigation and three arrests.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
California
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Law
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Rachael Rollins, former U.S. Attorney who resigned amid ethics scandal, reportedly running again for Suffolk DA

Rachael Rollins is running to reclaim her position as Suffolk County District Attorney after resigning amid ethics concerns in 2023.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Accused Of Driving 'Super Drunk' Takes No Contest Plea - Above the Law

Judge Thomas L. Ludington entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and intends to remain on the bench.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
SOMA, SF
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. police officer arrested for OUI, department says

Norwood police officer Shawn Willman was arrested for OUI while off duty and is on administrative leave pending investigation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
Chicago
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

JB Pritzker Blames Trump 'Failure' for Student's Murder

Governor JB Pritzker blames President Trump for the murder of a Chicago university student, citing failures in immigration policy.
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#police-corruption
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Chicago
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Man charged with murder of Chicago college student was undocumented immigrant: DHS

Jose Medina, an undocumented immigrant, faces first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won Illinois's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, virtually securing the seat in the reliably liberal state and validating Governor Pritzker's endorsement.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

When an off-duty police officer was murdered in Chicago, Alex Villa was arrested and sent to prison for ten years. The problem? He almost certainly didn't do it

Off-duty Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis was killed during an armed robbery at M&M Quick Foods convenience store on December 29, 2011, while working a security guard second job to fund his upcoming wedding.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Plymouth police officer on paid leave amid criminal investigation

A Plymouth police officer is on paid leave due to a criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'I am scared for my safety': Plymouth police officer placed on leave is accused of sexual abuse, records show

A Plymouth police officer faces allegations of sexual abuse involving a victim under her guardianship, leading to a criminal investigation and court hearings.
Law
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
California
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Trolls Noem After She's Ousted from DHS Position

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker mocked former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on social media after her removal, listing absurd job titles including 'Unlicensed Dog Euthanizer' following her controversial tenure and ouster.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Drive-by murder accused was not at scene, jury told

Michelle Sadio, 44, died at the scene and two others were injured when shots were fired from a passing Kia as a crowd of mourners stood outside the River of Life Pentecostal Church following a wake in December 2024. On Monday, Tahjin Sommersall,19, told the court he had never even seen the car used in the shooting and had been in Wembley when the attack happened.
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History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: January 18, White Chicago police officer sentenced in Laquan McDonald's shooting

Jan. 18 marks varied historical events including exploration milestones, legal and civil-rights moments, scientific discoveries, and cultural and political milestones.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police sergeant charged with assaulting driver during traffic stop

During the traffic stop, Daoust allegedly used force on the driver, "including physical force" and the deployment of pepper spray, the DA said. Noble said State Police "escalated the incident" and referred it to the DA for a review. State Police relieved Daoust of duty and suspended him without pay, the agency said.
US news
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

JB Pritzker's Invoice: Payback's a Bitch - emptywheel

Illinois demands $8.679 billion from the federal government as refunds for IEEPA tariffs declared unconstitutional, while DOJ contests consumer standing to obtain refunds.
#police-accountability
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Law

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

Firing of Berkeley's top police watchdog lands another blow to independent oversight, officials say

Berkeley City Council voted to remove Hansel Aguilar as Director of the Office of Police Accountability amid strained oversight relationships and governance disputes.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Gov. Pritzker calls for zoning reform to buoy Illinois housing access

BUILD plan seeks to ease housing affordability by legalizing duplexes, triplexes, four-flats and accessory units statewide and eliminating single-family zoning on lots over 2,500 sq ft.
#police-shooting
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Nothing about what is going on here is normal': A fight over evidence in Good, Pretti cases

State and county lawyers sought court orders to prevent federal agencies from destroying evidence and to compel evidence sharing after alleged mishandling in fatal shootings.
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

University of Illinois police knew details about Terrence Shannon Jr. investigation but didn't share with school officials, records show

Shortly after Lawrence police began their investigation in September and continuing throughout the fall, Whitman said the school's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics knew little about the allegations against Shannon. Any information relayed from Lawrence investigators to athletics officials via the University of Illinois Police Department was "verbal, unsubstantiated and vague," he would later say in a court filing, and "not sufficient to trigger" a student-athlete discipline policy.
US news
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

R.I. prosecutor who told police 'I'm an AG' during arrest is back at work

Rhode Island state prosecutor Devon Flanagan returned to work after unpaid leave following a misdemeanor trespassing conviction, reassigned from the Appellate Unit to Providence County Superior Court.
#immigration-enforcement
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Five arrested in connection with shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

Five people were arrested after the January 18 shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife; three face attempted murder and conspiracy charges.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Chicago mayor signs executive order calling on police to investigate federal immigration agents accused of misconduct

Chicago Mayor ordered police to document and prosecute alleged federal immigration officer misconduct, establishing a city framework to hold ICE and Border Patrol agents accountable.
#homicide
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails

Immigrant detention counts are substantially underreported because many immigrants are held in county jails, causing prolonged separation, lack of communication, and hidden transfers.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Five arrested after shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

Five people were arrested after a coordinated multistate investigation into the attempted murder of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven P. Meyer and his wife.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporter Asks JB Pritzker if He Decided to Lose Weight Because He Might Run for President

I don't know about other people. I've been challenged with my weight for, you know, most of my life so the idea and I have succeeded and failed, I mean, like a lot people, you lose weight, you gain weight over the course of your life. I realize that other people want to make this about something that it's not, the governor said.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Illinois governor proposes cancelling tax breaks for datacenters

Illinois will pause new datacenter tax credits for two years and require datacenter developers to cover added power capacity costs to protect consumers' affordability.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

4 State Police members relieved of duty as they face charges in recruit's death

A State Police lieutenant and three troopers face involuntary manslaughter and related charges after a recruit died during unauthorized boxing sparring at the academy in 2024.
#civil-rights-investigation
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor fires back against Karen Read's coverup claims

Michael Proctor denies framing Karen Read, asserts qualified immunity, says he acted in good faith without malice, and seeks dismissal with attorneys' fees.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

The Department of Justice opened a federal civil rights investigation, led by the FBI, into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pittsburg: Convicted cop murderer loses bid for freedom

A judge denied transfer of Andrew Moffett's murder case to juvenile court, keeping his adult conviction and prison sentence intact.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

Congressional leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's account of the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen shot dead by federal officers during an immigration enforcement protest in Minneapolis Saturday. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accused the administration of a "cover up" Sunday and said the federal government is ignoring a court order that allows state investigators to access evidence in Pretti's killing.
US politics
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Reinstatement of retired judge reversed by state supreme court

Illinois Supreme Court reversed reinstatement of retired Judge James R. Brown after objections to a blog post with derogatory comments about groups and political figures.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: 300+ ex-DOJ lawyers demand transparent Minnesota shooting probes

The Justice Department has opened a civil rights probe into Pretti's fatal shooting by federal immigration officers. However, the Trump administration has said there is no need for a similar probe into Good's death. Minnesota officials launched legal steps soon after Pretti's killing in an effort to stake their claim to investigate, including obtaining a search warrant and suing to "vindicate their right to access evidence."
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Local police agreements with ICE are skyrocketing in the United States, reigniting debate over public trust

Agreements allowing local police forces to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have multiplied at an unprecedented rate. An analysis of official data by FWD.us, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform, shows that 1,168 police departments had officers enrolled to assist ICE at the end of January, up from 135 during the Biden administration and 150 at the end of Donald Trump's first term.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland police say they're investigating overtime issues revealed by Oaklandside

An Oakland police officer received $490,000 in overtime while the department lacked records tracking his activities, prompting an internal investigation.
fromThe Center Square
2 months ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino praised and encouraged an agent who shot US citizen Marimar Martinez during an immigration enforcement operation.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Does the DOJ Even Know What Justice Means Anymore?

Federal investigators are probing a Minneapolis woman's activist connections while DOJ and the White House shift blame toward activists instead of federal agents.
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