Tag: Police brutality
Pamela Turner’s family rallies for justice on anniversary
BAYTOWN, Texas — Family members and supporters of Pamela Turner, a Black woman who was fatally shot by a police officer in a Houston...
Federal trial set for August for 3 ex-cops in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — Three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged with violating George Floyd’ s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in federal...
NYC mayoral race heats up with 6 weeks to go before primary
NEW YORK — With less than six weeks to go, the Democratic primary that may decide the next mayor of New York City has...
Restored Richard Wright novel hits bestseller lists
NEW YORK — More than 60 years after his death, Richard Wright is again a bestselling author and very much in line with the...
NBA creates social justice award, named for Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices and platforms...
Charge dropped against Iowa officer accused of abusing power
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Prosecutors dropped a misconduct charge against a Des Moines police officer accused of interfering with an investigation involving his girlfriend,...
2 charged in police assault on Jan. 6 to remain behind bars
Two men charged in the assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, must remain...
US doctors group issues anti-racism plan for itself, field
The nation’s largest doctors group Tuesday released a comprehensive plan aimed at dismantling structural racism inside its own ranks and within the U.S. medical...
Detroit police chief plans retirement, may discuss future
DETROIT — Police Chief James Craig on Monday plans to announce his retirement as head of the city's police department and possibly discuss his...
Jurors continue deliberations in murder trial of officer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Jurors began a second day of deliberations Friday in the trial of an Alabama police officer charged with murder after he...