Policing experts said that despite the proliferation of body cameras and viral videos of police brutality, it’s not uncommon for some officers to lie.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot man suspended after video contradicts initial account
A lawyer for Eddie Irizarry’s family released video of Philadelphia police fatally shooting the 27-year-old after police walked back their initial story.
Firefighters in Hawaii fought to save homes while their own houses burned to the ground
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Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao, who kept bystanders away during the deadly arrest of George Floyd, was the last of four former officers to be sentenced in state court.
3 killed after helicopters collide, one crashes while fighting fire in California
Two helicopters collided while fighting a fire in Southern California on Sunday. One of the helicopters crashed killing all three people on board.
Black sororities, fraternities are opposing Florida’s ‘appalling’ curriculum changes
Some of the Black sororities and fraternities in the Divine Nine, are opposing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “hostile” policies toward African Americans.