Race Could be an Issue in Oakland CA Shooting

The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story today that implicates race as a factor in the shooting of an African American male on the BART railway system.  Questions about how the District Attorney is handling the case appear to be surfacing, as it has been two weeks since the shooting and the BART officer has [...]

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Shooting on Oakland Train Leads to Civil Lawsuit

The San Francisco Chronicle has been following a story arising out of a New Year’s Day shooting on the BART train system in Oakland.  The most recent story in the Chronicle notes that the family has hired an attorney who will most likely be filing a civil lawsuit.  The article is here. The most surprising [...]

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WV Trooper Accused of Rape Resigns

The Charleston Gazette reported today that a West Virginia State Trooper accused of rape has resigned.  The article is here.  The Gazette reported that the woman involved alleges she was drunk and forced to have sex with the Trooper last month after he followed her to a friend’s house.   If you or a loved [...]

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Police Harassment and Racism Claims in Montgomery Continue

The Charleston Gazette ran a story today about additional claims of police harassment and police racism by the Montgomery police.  The story is here.  According to the report, the FBI is now also investigating the claims.  So far one civil lawsuit has been filed due to the alleged claims of police brutality, harassment, and racism.

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