Rantoul Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Mother Battles the Paper Trail
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Jeffrey Sutton Case Exposes Deep Roots of Anti-Black Policing
Jeffrey Sutton’s 2020 police shooting in Bloomfield, NJ exposes centuries-old patterns of police violence against Black Americans rooted in slave patrols.
Longview Police Shooting: Katelyn Rose Smith Lawsuit
Katelyn Rose Smith’s tragic police shooting highlights the need for better mental health crisis intervention and police training.
Unarmed Black Man Kilyn Lewis’ Tragic Last Breath
Kilyn Lewis, an unarmed Black man, was fatally shot by Aurora SWAT officer Michael Dieck during a 2024 arrest warrant operation.
Michigan Cop Patrick Lyoya Mistrial Unresolved Justice
Mistrial in Patrick Lyoya’s 2022 fatal shooting by Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr after jurors failed to agree on self-defense vs. excessive force,
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