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entertainmentcelebrity-news1 year ago

"Diddy's Sons Seek High-Profile Legal Help Over Alleged Excessive Force and Home Raids"

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sons have hired attorney Jeffrey Lichtman, who previously represented mobster John Gotti Jr. and drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, to investigate the "excessive use of force" during a Homeland Security raid on their father's Los Angeles home. The raid, which involved armed agents and the seizure of surveillance footage, has been criticized by the sons' mother as racist and militarized. The investigation comes amid allegations of sex trafficking and lawsuits against Combs, who has denied all accusations and labeled the situation a "witch hunt."

via Daily Mail|
#diddy#entertainmentcelebrity-news#excessive-use-of-force
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Controversial Arrests: CMPD Officer Suspended and Body Cam Video Released"

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer, Vincent Pistone, has been suspended for 40 hours and will undergo additional training after an internal investigation found that 14 of the 17 strikes he delivered to a woman, Christina Pierre, during an arrest were not justified. The investigation stemmed from a controversial arrest last month, and body-worn camera footage released by CMPD shows officers detaining Pierre and another individual without providing a reason. The charges against Pierre and the man were dropped by the district attorney, and witnesses seen on the footage criticized the officers' actions as excessive.

via WBTV|
#arrest#body-worn-cameras#charlotte-mecklenburg-police
social-justice2 years ago

Grieving Family Demands Justice as Former Officer Enjoys Holiday Memories

The family of Johnny Hollman Sr., who died after being tased by former Atlanta Police Department officer Kiran Kimbrough, held a press conference calling for Kimbrough to be prosecuted and jailed. The Georgia NAACP highlighted the systemic issues within the criminal justice system, including racial profiling and excessive use of force. Hollman's death was ruled a homicide, but Kimbrough has not been charged. The family expressed their grief and frustration, emphasizing that while Kimbrough enjoys the holiday season with his family, they are left mourning the loss of their loved one. The Georgia NAACP is advocating for policy changes to address systemic injustice, including the release of body camera footage within 72 hours and the establishment of independent oversight bodies for law enforcement.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#accountability#atlanta-police-department#excessive-use-of-force
law-enforcement2 years ago

Police Officer Fired for Excessive Force Fatally Shoots Exonerated Man

The Georgia deputy who fatally shot Leonard Cure, a black man who had served over 16 years in prison on a wrongful conviction, was previously fired from another police department for excessive use of force. Deputy Buck Aldridge, who had faced disciplinary issues in the past, tased and shot Cure during a violent struggle after a traffic stop. Cure's mother is seeking justice for her son, who had recently been exonerated and suffered psychological harm from his years behind bars. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump believes Cure's wrongful conviction affected him psychologically, and footage of the incident raises questions about the deputy's use of force.

via New York Post |
#excessive-use-of-force#georgia#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

"Baton Rouge Police Officers Arrested and Face Misconduct Charges Amid Investigations"

Three Baton Rouge police officers, including a deputy police chief, have been arrested on felony charges related to an alleged police "torture warehouse." The charges include malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice, theft, and simple battery. The arrests come after an incident in which officers strip searched, hit, and used Tasers on a man who was under arrest, which was recorded on a body-worn camera. The department is also facing federal investigations and multiple lawsuits for other alleged misconduct, including assault in the "Brave Cave" warehouse. The police chief has disbanded the street crime unit and encouraged citizens to report any further misconduct to the FBI.

via USA TODAY|
#baton-rouge-police#crime#excessive-use-of-force
crime2 years ago

"Tragic Taser Incident: 95-Year-Old Grandmother Fatally Shocked by Cop's Rude Remark"

A preliminary police report has revealed that a 95-year-old woman in Australia died after being tasered by police, who used a "grossly disproportionate response and excessive use of force." Clare Nowland, who suffered from dementia, was found wandering with two steak knives at a care facility. After refusing to hand over the knives, she advanced towards the officers, prompting one of them to fire the stun gun. Nowland fell, hitting her head and sustaining critical injuries. The officer allegedly made a rude remark before using the weapon. The officer has been suspended and is facing trial. The incident has raised concerns about police brutality and the treatment of elderly individuals.

via Fox News|
#australia#crime#elderly-woman
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Controversial SFPD Actions at Dolores Park Spark Outrage and Arrests"

Parents of teenagers in San Francisco are accusing the police of trapping and injuring their children during a crackdown on a crowd of young people at a skateboarding event in Dolores Park. The police arrested 113 teenagers and adults, charging them with inciting a riot, conspiracy, and failure to disperse. Parents claim that their children were walking home or riding scooters through the area when they were caught between lines of officers and had no escape routes. Some teenagers reported being struck with batons, hit with bean bags, or cut by their restraints. The police defended their actions, citing vandalism and assaults on officers as justification for the operation. The incident has sparked condemnation from city officials and calls for an investigation into the police response.

via Mission Local|
#arrests#dolores-park#excessive-use-of-force
crime2 years ago

Guilty Plea from IMPD Officer Accused of Excessive Force in Federal Case

An IMPD officer, Eric Huxley, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to excessive use of force during an arrest in September 2021. Huxley was caught on body camera footage stomping on the man's face. The plea agreement does not protect Huxley from state prosecution, as he faces official misconduct and battery charges in Marion County.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#civil-rights-violation#crime#excessive-use-of-force