Randy Roedema, the only police officer convicted in the death of Mr. McClain, was sentenced to 14 months in a county jail.
Tag: Black Lives Matter Movement
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Blue Lives Matter and How the Thin Blue Line Came to Jan. 6
The stark symbol wielded in the Capitol riot was always more complicated than it seemed.
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After George Floyd, Are Juries Convicting Police Officers?
Since the death of George Floyd, a national movement promised sweeping justice reform. So far, police prosecutions have resulted in a mixed bag of convictions, acquittals and a mistrial.
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Los Angeles D.A. Gascón Is Running for Re-election in a Very Different Climate
George Gascón is running for re-election in a very different climate, where concerns about crime have overtaken demands for equity and accountability.
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Trump Pushes Pro-Police Agenda, With a Big Exception: His Criminal Cases
Long a loud supporter of the police, Donald Trump is floating new protections for them. At the same time, he is raging against law enforcement officials who have brought felony charges against him.