Tag: Police
EXPLAINER: Chauvin’s lawyer may look alone, but he isn’t
As trial approaches for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, the early proceedings suggest it’s not exactly a fair fight....
Autopsy: Deputy shot Casey Goodson Jr. 5 times in the back
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man, was shot five times in the back by a white Ohio sheriff’s deputy last December,...
California police on paid leave over degrading, vulgar texts
EUREKA, Calif. — Two Northern California police officers are on paid leave after a news outlet reported that they are accused of sending degrading...
California police on paid leave over degrading, vulgar texts
EUREKA, Calif. — Two Northern California police officers are on paid leave after a news outlet reported that they are accused of sending degrading...
Maryland police shoot, kill man while responding to call
PASADENA, Md. — A Maryland police officer shot and killed a man while responding to a call for a welfare check from a mental...
Maryland police shoot, kill man while responding to call
PASADENA, Md. — A Maryland police officer shot and killed a man while responding to a call for a welfare check from a mental...
Houston mayor picks top commander as new police chief
DALLAS — A top Houston police commander will take over leadership of the city's police department following the current chief's abrupt announcement that he...
UN rights chief: Justice at stake in trial over Floyd death
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief said Friday that the U.S. trial over the killing of George Floyd presents a “crucial, defining opportunity...
Shopping while driving, woman hits bike-riding sheriff
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A young woman who said she was using her phone to shop while driving hit a sheriff who was biking...
No charges for Texas officer in killing of college student
DENTON, Texas — A grand jury has declined to indict a North Texas police officer in the fatal shooting of a college student who...
