#police-misconduct

#police-misconduct

In January 2025, Brown's criminal case was suspended after a judge granted pre-trial diversion, allowing him to avoid prosecution through a military diversion program.

George Brown, a former San Jose police officer, faced charges for a drunken road rage incident, where he allegedly punched a woman and misused his police authority.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the $5 million damages awarded to Mickail Myles, reducing it to $1.5 million, citing insufficient evidence of lasting injury.

The convictions of Fernando Gomez, Lowell Higgins-Bey, Michael McCastle, Harry Rodriguez, and brothers Gregorio and Robert Cardona were based largely on confessions they claim were coerced when Chicago police detectives physically and psychologically abused them.

The relationship between the Travis County District Attorney's office and the Austin Police Department is strained following José Garza's election as DA in 2020, faced with indictments and miscommunications.

Prosecutor Brandon DeAvilla alleged that Downey communicated with the child online and negotiated a payment for sexual encounters starting at $50, which the child rejected, stating his age.

"All I heard was, 'On the ground. On the ground, or I will shoot you,'" Pena-Rivera told WGAL. He described being threatened by the armed chief.

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) lacks statutory authority for financial sanctions against government agencies, limiting its power to enforce compliance with disclosure orders.

The Sunset Dunes park at Ocean Beach, despite its initial popularity, faces backlash on social media, suggesting that proponents may overlook legitimate concerns raised by opponents.

The hearing, chaired by Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy, found Tom Simons had abused his position for sexual purposes, resulting in his dismissal without notice.

"There's a meal on his head... It's basically a bounty," recounted the teenager, highlighting how L.A. County probation officers incentivized violence among youths with food rewards.