Tag: In-Custody Deaths: Page 7

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Nine Georgia Deputies Fired After 22-Year-Old's Death

Nine Georgia deputies have been fired following the death of a 22-year-old in an isolation cell in January.

May 11, 2015

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6 Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray "Homicide"

The Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced this morning that the death of Freddie Gray was a homicide and her office is charging six police officers. She also said the arrest of Gray was not justified.

May 1, 2015

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Six Baltimore Officers Injured Saturday as Freddie Gray Protests Turn Violent

Authorities said Sunday that 35 people had been arrested — 31 adults and four juveniles — on charges that included failure to disperse, rioting, assaulting police, burglary, theft and destruction of property. Six officers suffered minor injuries.

April 27, 2015

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Protests Continue in Baltimore Over In-Custody Death, Union Chief Compares Crowd to "Lynch Mob"

A sixth day of protests over the death of Freddie Gray while in custody of the Baltimore PD is expected Thursday, with various demonstrations scheduled throughout the day.

April 23, 2015

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6 Baltimore Officers Suspended Following In-Custody Death

Baltimore's mayor, police officials, and prosecutor sought to calm their city Monday, while six officers were suspended as authorities investigated how a suspect suffered a fatal spine injury in police custody last week.

April 21, 2015

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Baltimore Police Promise Investigation After In-Custody Death

Freddie Gray was arrested for yet-undisclosed reasons April 12 after fleeing police on foot. It was unclear when Gray's injury occurred. His death was confirmed Sunday by the University of Maryland Medical Center. More Here.

April 20, 2015

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Baltimore Police Promise Investigation After In-Custody Death

Freddie Gray was arrested for yet-undisclosed reasons April 12 after fleeing police on foot. It was unclear when Gray's injury occurred. His death was confirmed Sunday by the University of Maryland Medical Center.

April 20, 2015

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Handcuffed Man Jumps from Orlando Balcony, Dies to Escape Arrest

The death will be investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement but according to Orlando police, Pugh and another man, 20-year-old Daivion Gregory-Osaghae, were involved in a hit-and-run crash just before 5 a.m. Wednesday.

October 16, 2014

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New York Man Dies Following Violent Struggle with Police

A man has died following a struggle with six local and state officers, who deployed their ECW's to help arrest him.

September 22, 2014

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DA to Take NYPD "Choke Hold" Case to Grand Jury

A grand jury will hear evidence in the death of Eric Garner, a man who died after being put in an apparent chokehold by a New York City police officer during an arrest, to determine whether charges are warranted, the Staten Island District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday, reports CBS New York.

August 18, 2014

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NYPD Unions Fighting Back Against Critics

The city’s police are under attack, the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association president said on Sunday. In a radio broadcast, SBA president Ed Mullins said city cops are now targeted by the media and "bottom-feeder politicians."

August 10, 2014

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Video: Asthmatic Man Dies After NYPD Officer Uses Chokehold on Him

“I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!” Eric Garner, 43, repeatedly screamed after at least five NYPD officers took him down in front of a Tompkinsville beauty supply store when he balked at being handcuffed.

July 17, 2014