Published by Al-ArabyTurkish police used teargas and pepper spray to halt an LGBTQ+ Pride march in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, detaining at least … [Read more...] about Turkish police teargas Pride march in Ankara, detain 36
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Ohio city Akron imposes curfew after protests over police killing of Black man
Published by ReutersBy Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -The Ohio city of Akron declared a state of emergency on Monday, setting a curfew and canceling … [Read more...] about Ohio city Akron imposes curfew after protests over police killing of Black man
Ohio police officers shot fleeing Black man dozens of times, lawyer says
Published by ReutersBy Jason Lange and Jonathan Landay (Reuters) -Police killed Jayland Walker, a Black man in Ohio, by shooting him dozens of times … [Read more...] about Ohio police officers shot fleeing Black man dozens of times, lawyer says
U.S. probes New York City police unit over ‘gender-biased policing’
Published by ReutersBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department has opened a probe into a division of the New York City Police … [Read more...] about U.S. probes New York City police unit over ‘gender-biased policing’
Prosecutors seek 25-year prison sentence for Chauvin over breach of Floyd’s rights
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Federal prosecutors requested a 25-year prison sentence for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for … [Read more...] about Prosecutors seek 25-year prison sentence for Chauvin over breach of Floyd’s rights
U.S. Supreme Court protects police from ‘Miranda’ lawsuits
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday shielded police from the risk of paying money damages for … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court protects police from ‘Miranda’ lawsuits
Law enforcement response in Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure,’ official says
Published by Reuters(Reuters) -The law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers was "an abject … [Read more...] about Law enforcement response in Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure,’ official says
Biden Pride order aims at conversion therapy, transgender bans
Published by ReutersBy Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday aimed at curbing … [Read more...] about Biden Pride order aims at conversion therapy, transgender bans
Ahead of U.S. midterms, Democrats struggle to find footing on violent crime
Published by ReutersBy James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fed-up Democrats in San Francisco and Los Angeles, liberal-leaning California cities … [Read more...] about Ahead of U.S. midterms, Democrats struggle to find footing on violent crime
Two Minneapolis residents file lawsuits against ex-officer who killed Floyd
Published by ReutersBy Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - Two Black Minneapolis residents on Tuesday filed federal civil rights lawsuits against Derek … [Read more...] about Two Minneapolis residents file lawsuits against ex-officer who killed Floyd