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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2022

San Francisco DA's Office Accused of Withholding Evidence in Case Against Officer

Magen Hayashi, an investigator for the DA's office, testified Friday that she felt she would be fired if she did not withhold certain evidence in the case against Officer Terrance Stangle.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2022

Baltimore City Prosecutor Mosby Faces Federal Perjury Charges

A federal grand jury returned the indictment Thursday charging Mosby on federal charges of perjury and making false mortgage applications, relating to the 2020 purchases of two vacation homes in Florida.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2021

Attorneys for Former MN Officer who Fatally Shot Woman During 911 Response Want 3.5-Year Sentence

Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor filed court documents Thursday requesting leniency when he is resentenced next week for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2021

Former MN Officer's Attorneys Plan to Argue Killing of Daunte Wright was "Innocent Mistake"

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter's attorneys filed a notice of defenses Wednesday afternoon that was made public Thursday morning outlining four potential options.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2021

Attorneys for Former MN Officer Seek Dismissal of First-Degree Manslaughter Charge in Killing of Daunte Wright

In the filing on Wednesday, the attorneys claim that the amended complaint "underplays" Wright's conduct during the incident, noting he had a warrant out for his arrest, resisted arrest and committed "by Supreme Court opinion, a dangerous crime" by driving away

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2021

Former Officers Plead Not Guilty to Federal Charges Over George Floyd Death

All four of the men appeared at the hearing remotely via videoconference. Chauvin appeared from a room in the state's maximum security prison, where he is serving a 22 1/2-year sentence for murder in Floyd's death.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2021

Honolulu Officers Free of Criminal Charges Over Fatal Shooting

“We are pleased with today’s decision. This has been challenging for our officers, the department and many in our community,” Acting Honolulu police Chief Rade K. Vanic said, in a statement. “Throughout this time, our officers have continued to serve with pride and professionalism. I thank the HPD ohana for their support.”

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2021

Judge Dismisses Case Against Oklahoma Officer Who Killed Active Shooter

The prosecutor had argued the lieutenant never gave the suspect a chance when she turned a corner and appeared to be surrendering. He argued three other officers didn't engage in gunfire at that time, only Lieutenant John Mitchell.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2021

Austin-Area DA Expands Unit That Investigates Police

District Attorney Jose Garza, elected last fall, ran on a platform of police accountability and has recently indicted multiple officers since taking office. Garza said the new hires will enable his office to address the increased caseload.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

Judge Finds Cause to Prosecute WI Officer Cleared in Multiple Shootings

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro said Wednesday that there is probable cause that Officer Joseph Mensah committed a crime of homicide when he killed Jay Anderson Jr.

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