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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Police SUV Crashes Into St. Louis Bar, Raising Questions about Police Response and Accountability

A police SUV crashed into a bar in St. Louis, prompting scrutiny over the arrest of one of the bar owners while the officers involved were not tested for intoxication. The bar owner, Chad Morris, was charged with assault and resisting arrest but was released from jail. Video footage showed the police SUV running a red light before veering into the building. The officers, who have less than a year of experience, were not tested for drugs or alcohol due to a lack of reasonable suspicion. The incident is under investigation, and questions have been raised about potential police misconduct.

via The Associated Press|

#bar-accident #crime #investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Police SUV Crashes Into St. Louis Bar Amid Controversy

A lawyer representing the owners of an LGBT+ bar in St. Louis alleges that a police SUV, which crashed into the bar, had run a red light moments before the incident. Surveillance video posted on social media shows the police vehicle running a stop light in the Carondelet neighborhood. The crash occurred as the bar was closing, and conflicting stories have emerged regarding the cause of the crash. The officer behind the wheel admitted to being distracted and changing his in-car radio just before the collision, while the bar owner claims the officer tried to avoid a dog in the roadway. No toxicology tests were conducted, and the police cruiser did not have a dashcam.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|

#crash #crime #lgbt-bar

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Justice Served: Dexter Wade Finally Laid to Rest

A mother in Jackson, Mississippi, buried her son, Dexter Wade, 8½ months after he disappeared, only to discover that he had been killed by an off-duty officer in March and buried in an unmarked grave. Despite having a state-issued identification card on him, Wade was buried in a pauper's grave. The mother had filed a missing-person report in March, but it took more than five months for police to confirm her son's death. The incident has sparked outrage, with civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton calling it "one of the most disgraceful things" he's ever heard. The Hinds County district attorney's office is conducting a review of the situation.

via The Washington Post|

#burial #crime #investigation

civil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Unearthing the Secrets: The Controversial Exhumation of Dexter Wade's Body

The body of Dexter Wade, a Mississippi man who died after being hit by a police SUV driven by an off-duty officer, was exhumed months after officials failed to notify his family of his death. The family had hired an independent medical examiner to perform an autopsy and give him a proper funeral. However, officials did not honor the agreed-upon time for exhumation, causing distress to the family and their attorneys. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for a Department of Justice investigation into the mishandling of Wade's death and subsequent burial.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#civil-rights #exhumation #familys-rights

civil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Family Shocked as Body of Mississippi Man Exhumed Without Their Knowledge

The body of Dexter Wade, a Mississippi man who died after being hit by a police SUV driven by an off-duty officer, was exhumed months after officials failed to notify his family of his death. Wade's family, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and local leaders hired an independent medical examiner to perform an autopsy and give him a proper funeral. However, officials did not honor the agreed-upon time for exhumation, causing distress to the family. Calls for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the mishandling of Wade's death and aftermath have been made. A funeral will be conducted on November 20.

via AOL|

#autopsy #civil-rights #exhumation

civil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

"Family Demands Justice and Investigation into Mississippi Man's Death by Police Car"

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump plans to request an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into the death of Dexter Wade, a Mississippi man who was killed by a police SUV driven by an off-duty officer. Wade's mother was not informed of his death until several months later, and he was buried without the family's knowledge. Crump intends to have the body exhumed for an autopsy and a proper funeral. The Jackson Police Department is criticized for its handling of the case, as Wade's mother had previously filed lawsuits against the department after her brother died following a police encounter.

via AL.com|

#civil-rights #dexter-wade #investigation

tragic-accident2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Crash Involving Hickory Police Leaves Mother and Son Dead

A mother and her 13-year-old son were killed when a police SUV crashed into their minivan during a pursuit in Hickory, North Carolina. The officer was following a motorcycle without a tag and a reckless driver. The family believes the pursuit was unnecessary and that the officer should be held accountable. The police chief stated that the officer has been placed on administrative leave, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash. The family is calling for charges to be filed against the officer.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#accountability #fatal-crash #investigation