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crime2 years ago

FBI Investigation Uncovers Widespread Corruption Among Bay Area Police Officers

Ten current and former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been arrested following an FBI raid, with three Antioch officers facing charges of civil rights violations. The officers are accused of using excessive force, falsifying police reports, and collecting "trophies" from their attacks on citizens. Evidence found on their private cellphones includes racist and homophobic text messages. The indictment also reveals instances of officers encouraging each other to escalate violence during arrests. If convicted, the officers could face lengthy prison sentences.

via KRON4|
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law-enforcement2 years ago

Bay Area Police Officers Face Civil Rights Charges in FBI Probe

Three police officers from the Antioch and Pittsburg Police Departments in California have been charged with civil rights violations as part of an FBI investigation. The officers are accused of using excessive force, including dog bites and a less lethal launcher, and taking pictures and videos for personal use. They allegedly bragged about their actions and tried to conceal them by falsifying police reports. The indictment also includes allegations of officers referring to people as gorillas and making threats. In addition to the civil rights charges, one officer is accused of conspiracy to distribute steroids, and another officer faces charges related to interference with a wiretap investigation and illegal seizure of a telephone. The Antioch Police Department expressed disappointment and emphasized the importance of holding officers accountable.

via CNN|
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crime2 years ago

FBI Indicts Multiple California Police Officers in Civil Rights Probe

The FBI has arrested nine police officers from the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments in the East Bay for alleged civil rights violations, interfering with investigations, and defrauding their employers. The arrests were made following an 18-month FBI investigation and the release of four federal grand jury indictments. Charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, deprivation of civil rights, and destruction of records. The investigation revealed a culture of racist and homophobic messages among Antioch police officers, as well as falsified confessions and physical assaults on suspects. The arrests mark a turning point for the community, which has been reeling from recent police scandals, and dozens of cases involving the indicted officers have since been dropped or derailed.

via KQED|
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crime2 years ago

Antioch birthday party turns deadly with 1 dead and 6 wounded in mass shooting.

A mass shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California, has left one person dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred after uninvited guests arrived at the party and opened fire. The suspects fled the scene before the arrival of the police. This is the second mass shooting in the San Francisco Bay Area in just over 48 hours. The Antioch Police Department is investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to come forward.

via CBS San Francisco|
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crime2 years ago

Antioch Police Face Accusations of Racism and Excessive Force

A couple has filed a lawsuit against the Antioch Police Department in Northern California, alleging that they were beaten during an unlawful arrest. The couple, who identify as Latinx, said they believe the officers racially profiled them. The lawsuit is the latest claim of misconduct against the police department, which is already under investigation for allegedly using racial epithets and homophobic slurs. The suit names the city of Antioch and several unnamed officers as defendants and alleges excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, illegal search and racial profiling.

via NBC News|
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law-enforcement2 years ago

Antioch Police Department Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit and Scandal Over Racist Texts.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Antioch Police Department in California, alleging a pattern of civil rights violations and other misconduct against residents. The lawsuit comes after a recent investigation by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office revealed that 17 officers in the department sent or received racist text messages in 2020 and 2021. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial and was filed on behalf of five state residents and a family member. The plaintiffs claim they experienced malicious treatment by officers during the time frame in which officers exchanged these text messages.

via CNN|
#antioch-police-department#california#civil-rights-violations
law-enforcement2 years ago

Antioch Police Department Faces Scrutiny and Security Concerns Amid Racist Texting Scandal.

The Antioch City Council has approved audits of the Antioch Police Department's internal affairs unit, hiring and promotional practices, and department culture following the disclosure of racist and hostile text messages sent by officers. The messages contain derogatory, racist, homophobic, and sexually explicit language, and officers brag about making up evidence and beating up suspects. The investigation, launched in March 2022 by the FBI and the Contra Costa District Attorney's office, is ongoing, and authorities have given no timeline for when it might finish.

via NBC News|
#antioch-police-department#audit#investigation
social-justice2 years ago

Antioch Police Officers Under Fire for Racist Texts and Threats.

A report from the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office revealed that 17 police officers in the Antioch department sent or received racist text messages in 2020 and 2021, including use of the n-word and sharing pictures of gorillas in reference to Black people. The report also showed frequent discussion about abusing people while on patrol. Protesters gathered outside the Antioch Police Department demanding local leaders fire and decertify officers involved in abusive behavior, prosecute all civil rights violations, and conduct a full audit of the department’s internal affairs department, among other things. The investigation was started under a new California law that disqualifies law enforcement officers from holding the role if they committed certain misconduct.

via CNN|
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