When warrants are based on misstated evidence or outright lies, the consequences can be disastrous. Prosecutors say that’s what happened in Ms. Taylor’s case.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
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Four Officers Face Federal Charges in Breonna Taylor Raid
The police fatally shot Ms. Taylor during a nighttime raid on her apartment in Louisville, Ky. Officials said two officers had lied in order to get a search warrant for Ms. Taylor’s home.
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Ex-Officer Who Helped Pin George Floyd Is Sentenced to Prison
A judge sentenced J. Alexander Kueng, who held Mr. Floyd down with his knee, to three years in prison. Another officer is expected to be sentenced soon.
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Security Forces in China Attack Protesters Seeking Frozen Funds
After a rare mass demonstration, bank depositors demanding their money back were beaten, kicked to the ground and dragged away in the city of Zhengzhou.
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Federal Action May Finally Fix the N.Y.P.D.’s Sex Crimes Unit
The work of holding law enforcement agencies accountable is arduous but vital.