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Mistrial Declared in Former Officer’s Trial Over Breonna Taylor Shooting

On Thursday, the 12-person jury felt they could not honestly and reasonably reach a verdict, and they became deadlocked on both counts. Therefore the judge called a mistrial.

November 17, 2023

Jury Recommends Death for Killer of Alabama Officer

A St. Clair County jury on Thursday convicted 31-year-old Tapero Carleone Johnson of capital murder. On Friday, that same jury recommended Johnson be sentenced to death.

November 7, 2023

Sgt. Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department at a motel in 2020. His killer faces a possible death penalty.

Colorado Officer Found Not Guilty in Trial Over In-Custody Death

Nathan Woodyard said he placed McClain in a recovery position, called medics and then trusted officers and paramedics to care for the man while he composed himself that August night in 2019.

November 7, 2023

Nashville Mayor Calls for Probe After School Shooter’s Manifesto Reportedly Leaks

The manifesto has not been officially released by law enforcement. Some news agencies have sued for access. The school and Covenant families are intervening in the lawsuit and seeking to prevent the city from releasing the records.

November 6, 2023

Former Memphis Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty in Tyre Nichols Case

Desmond Mills Jr. agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice, as well as related state charges related to death of Nichols in January, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said.

November 2, 2023

Desmond Mills Jr. agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice, as well as related state charges related to death of Tyre Nichols.

Judge Reinstates Murder Charge Against Former Philly Officer That Another Judge Dismissed

Defense lawyers argued the officer could have feared for his life because he thought the driver had a gun, and a municipal court judge dismissed the case last month for lack of evidence.

October 26, 2023

Nevada DA Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting of Man After Chainsaw Attack at Motel

For reasons unknown, the suspect returned to threaten the staff with a running chainsaw. He then left the office, went to his room, made contact with the occupant who was still there, and swung the chainsaw towards him, causing him to flee.

October 19, 2023

Photo showing Ronal Zendejas with a chainsaw inside the front office of a Sparks, Nevada, Motel 6.

AL Officers Denied Qualified Immunity Over ID Refusal Arrest

The officers argued that Edger had violated an Alabama law that requires individuals to tell officers their name, address, and "an explanation of his actions," if there is a reasonable suspicion of a crime.

October 3, 2023

L.A. County Cities Sue to Postpone Zero Bail Polict

The new bail policy was imposed by court officials who argued that a defendant’s ability to pay bail should not be the key factor in determining whether they stay in jail after an arrest.

October 2, 2023

CA Correctional Deputy Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl

Along with the transportation count, the deputy is charged with possession of controlled substances for sale, along with sentence-enhancing allegations of perpetrating a drug-related offense while armed.

September 28, 2023

Judge Dismisses OIS Murder Charge Against Former Philly Officer

Defense attorneys called the shooting justified. They said the officer thought the man had a gun and that bodycam footage shows the driver holding a knife by his right leg.

September 26, 2023

Suspect Pleads Insanity in Ambush Murder of CA Deputy

During his arraignment on Wednesday, Kevin Salazar's attorney entered a plea of not guilty and a dual plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on his behalf.

September 21, 2023

Cashless Bail Goes into Effect in Illinois Monday, Ending Arrests for Misdemeanors

Anyone committing traffic violations, class B and C misdemeanors, petty business offenses or local ordinance violations will be cited and released.

September 15, 2023

Judge Blocks NM Governor’s Firearms Carry Ban

During a motion hearing Wednesday afternoon in Albuquerque on the cases, a judge granted a temporary restraining order, blocking enforcement of the governor's ban until Oct. 3.

September 13, 2023

Point of Law: Policing Open Carry

A woman carried a rifle fixed with a bayonet into a public park, leading to 911 calls, deputies making an arrest, and a lawsuit.

September 13, 2023

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NM Sheriff Says He Won’t Enforce Governor’s Gun Carry Ban

"It’s unconstitutional, so there’s no way we can enforce that order," the sheriff said in a Monday news conference. "This ban does nothing to curb gun violence."

September 12, 2023

Retired CA Officer Awarded $2.8 Million in Lawsuit Over Agency Retaliation for Ticket Quota Comments

The retired officer said supervisors prevented him from being promoted, caused him to lose overtime opportunities and pay and wrote negative evaluations after he protested.

September 8, 2023

Judge Announces End of Most Oversight of Seattle Police from Consent Decree

Mayor Bruce Harrell said there are three areas that SPD must continue to improve on and address: crowd control, the police accountability system in the city and the results of collective bargaining with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.

September 7, 2023

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