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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Ex-Ohio Officer Adam Coy Convicted in Andre Hill's 2020 Shooting Death

A Franklin County jury found former Columbus police officer Adam Coy guilty of murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault for the 2020 shooting of unarmed Andre Hill. Coy, who claimed he mistook Hill's keys for a gun, faces 15 years to life in prison. The trial, delayed due to Coy's health issues, focused on whether his use of force was "objectively reasonable." Coy was fired shortly after the incident, and the verdict was reached after 12 hours of jury deliberation.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

#crime #murder #ohio

crime-and-justice1 year ago•16 min saved

"Man's Fatal Distrust: Seeking Police Help Ends in Tragedy"

Jameek Lowery, a Black man in Paterson, sought help from police during a mental breakdown but died two days later after being forcefully restrained and punched by officers in an ambulance. His case highlights the deteriorating relationship between the Black community and the troubled police department. Despite official reports attributing his death to a medical event, an independent investigation suggests he died from cardiac arrest and kidney failure due to police use of force. The incident has sparked protests and calls for police reform in Paterson, where longstanding racial tensions and distrust of law enforcement persist.

via The Associated Press|

#crime-and-justice #mentalhealth #paterson