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February 27, 2023
The Mississippi Capitol Police operates in Jackson but is outside of the city’s control, leaving much of its work opaque.
The Mississippi Capitol Police has shot four people since August with little public explanation — a toll that has alarmed some residents, community leaders and local politicians as the state seeks to expand the once-obscure agency’s power.
The victims include a 25-year-old father of two who was fatally shot in the head during what police described as a response to a traffic violation and a 49-year-old woman who is recovering after she was struck in the arm by an officer’s bullet that crashed through her apartment’s walls as she lay in bed.
Mississippi wants to expand an aggressive police force responsible for recent shootings
Mississippi wants to expand an aggressive police force responsible for recent shootingsThe Mississippi Capitol Police operates in Jackson but is outside of the city’s control, leaving much of its work opaque.
The Mississippi Capitol Police has shot four people since August with little public explanation — a toll that has alarmed some residents, community leaders and local politicians as the state seeks to expand the once-obscure agency’s power.
The victims include a 25-year-old father of two who was fatally shot in the head during what police described as a response to a traffic violation and a 49-year-old woman who is recovering after she was struck in the arm by an officer’s bullet that crashed through her apartment’s walls as she lay in bed.
February 27, 2023
Prosecutors have dropped the criminal charges against Jarrett Hobbs, a man assaulted by a group of sheriff’s deputies in 2022, per The Associated Press. Hobbs was facing assault charges after the beating. However, the video footage showed there wasn’t enough evidence to prove that Hobbs was the threat.
Two of the deputies involved filed counts of assault, battery and obstruction of justice against Hobbs after alleging he fought them while resisting arrest. However, the surveillance footage from inside the jail shows Hobbs being rushed by several officers, dragged on the floor, pinned against the wall and punched repeatedly. Reports say he suffered chipped teeth, swelling and one of his dreadlocks was ripped out of his head.
Georgia Man No Longer Charged in the Beating He Received While Detained
Georgia Man No Longer Charged in the Beating He Received While DetainedProsecutors have dropped the criminal charges against Jarrett Hobbs, a man assaulted by a group of sheriff’s deputies in 2022, per The Associated Press. Hobbs was facing assault charges after the beating. However, the video footage showed there wasn’t enough evidence to prove that Hobbs was the threat.
Two of the deputies involved filed counts of assault, battery and obstruction of justice against Hobbs after alleging he fought them while resisting arrest. However, the surveillance footage from inside the jail shows Hobbs being rushed by several officers, dragged on the floor, pinned against the wall and punched repeatedly. Reports say he suffered chipped teeth, swelling and one of his dreadlocks was ripped out of his head.
February 27, 2023
North Bay police excessive force investigation still ongoing after 7 months - ABC7 News Bay Area
February 27, 2023
Body-camera video shows officers handcuffing an unarmed man while a police dog continues to maul him. The attack lasts for about 43 seconds.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Harris County Constable officers after they allegedly prolonged a police dog attack against a man who was unarmed and laying on the ground with his arms outstretched.
The lawsuit alleges the three officers — Sgt. Robert Johnson, Sgt. Wayne Schultz and Deputy Eric Bruss of the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office — violated Kerry Lee Thomas' constitutional rights by using excessive and unreasonable force on the night of Feb. 22, 2021.
“The lawsuit is really about seeking accountability for a sickening act of police violence,” said Shirley LaVarco, an attorney with Civil Rights Corps.
Harris County Constable officers used excessive force in police K-9 attack, federal lawsuit says
Harris County Constable officers used excessive force in police K-9 attack, federal lawsuit saysBody-camera video shows officers handcuffing an unarmed man while a police dog continues to maul him. The attack lasts for about 43 seconds.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Harris County Constable officers after they allegedly prolonged a police dog attack against a man who was unarmed and laying on the ground with his arms outstretched.
The lawsuit alleges the three officers — Sgt. Robert Johnson, Sgt. Wayne Schultz and Deputy Eric Bruss of the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office — violated Kerry Lee Thomas' constitutional rights by using excessive and unreasonable force on the night of Feb. 22, 2021.
“The lawsuit is really about seeking accountability for a sickening act of police violence,” said Shirley LaVarco, an attorney with Civil Rights Corps.
February 27, 2023
Bryan Cranston On Club Random With Bill Maher
Hear what Bryan Cranston said about Trump's slogan (CNN)
Bryan Cranston On Club Random With Bill Maher
February 26, 2023
Too Much Power - Arbitrary Enforcement and Retaliation (LackLuster)
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