Civil Rights | Police Brutality

2010-03-18: Headlines

Times Higher Education: Odds and quads 2010-03-18
... teachers and workers marched through the French capital protesting against police brutality and demanding the fall of Charles de Gaulle's government.
Los Angeles Times: Anna Deavere Smith tells tales of the ill in 'Let Me Down Easy' 2010-03-18
But she was aware last summer that many of the themes in "Let Me Down Easy" were becoming as topical as racial tension and police brutality were in ...
The Martlet: Orange Eyes 2010-03-18
My interactions with authorities ranged from what I would call police brutality, all the way through pleasant and cordial, to fun laughable and right out ...
The Gateway Online: Montreal protests end in arrests 2010-03-18
SUITING UP Protesters on the streets of Montreal try to avoid arrest while raising awareness about police brutality. MONTREAL (CUP) — Havoc broke out ...
Bay Area Reporter: State Dept. reports on LGBT life in nearly every nation 2010-03-18
Despite these efforts, several non-government gay rights activists asserted that the government had done nothing to stop frequent cases of police brutality ...
Independent Political Report: Green-turned Democrat-turned Green 2010-03-18
I said I was Tom Cleland and had taken issue with him about police brutality on my blog. He said, “Sure,” and stepped back, which is what I would have done.
Montreal Gazette: Real veiled threat 2010-03-18
In Tuesday's story on the march against police brutality, you mention that city hall dropped a bylaw outlawing the wearing of a mask during ...
Hour.ca: Babylon, PQ 2010-03-18
The events of this year's march against police brutality were predictably predictable: More than 100 arrested (85 for illegal assembly, and 15 others for ...
Providence Journal: Cicilline faulted in brutality case 2010-03-18
PROVIDENCE — The lawyer for Luis A. Mendonca, the Central Falls man at the center of a police-brutality probe, is questioning why local ...
Herald Sun: Overhaul needed over police racism claims 2010-03-18
INVESTIGATIONS of police brutality and racism need a major overhaul, a new report says amid claims that young African victims are ignored when they raise ...

2010-03-17: Headlines

Leagle.com: Police brutality investigation goes to grand jury 2010-03-17
Mar. 16--A federal grand jury is investigating a Homewood teenager's allegations that three Pittsburgh police officers beat him during a January arrest near ...
FinalCall.com News: The synagogue of Satan 2010-03-17
We lived under lynching, segregation, Jim Crow, injustice, police brutality and racial profiling up to this very moment. Don't we deserve consideration?
Council On Hemispheric Affairs: The Dark Side of Brazil's Olympic Dreams: The 2016 Olympic Host Battle ... 2010-03-17
... the international community's scrutiny has pushed Brazil's poverty, crime, and police brutality issues into the center of the public arena.
Fight Back! Newspaper: Gainesville students protest police shooting 2010-03-17
Following his lead, the students proceeded to give speeches about stopping police brutality and continuing the fight for Adu-Brempong.
Socialist Party: Another general strike brings Greece to a halt 2010-03-17
In December 2008 the streets were ablaze with an eruption of youth anger against police brutality. Now, many university students are finishing exams ...
BBC News: Cuba police detain 30 women at Havana protest 2010-03-17
Police brutality in Europe was the latest headline, while racism, unemployment and poverty in Europe were others, our correspondent says.
Chortle: Jeremy Hardy: My Family And Other Strangers 2010-03-17
Into this meandering narrative, the easily distracted Hardy shoehorns a few of his political hobbyhorses, from the Irish troubles to police brutality ...
Independent Florida Alligator: Students protest UPD 2010-03-17
Speakers at the protest, which included members of Adu-Brempong's family, talked about police brutality. “We will not be silent about this,” said Kwame ...
The Bostwana Gazette: More curfews 2010-03-17
What did the committee say about regressing democracy in the country, declining civil liberties, extra-judicial killings, police brutality, corruption ...
Socialist Alternative: Greece: General strike brings society to a halt 2010-03-17
Just over one year ago (December 2008), the streets were ablaze with an eruption of youth anger against police brutality. Now many university students ...
Guelph Mercury: All-ages hip hop concert at Vinyl March 24 2010-03-17
... worker policies, police brutality and for being a voice for people under attack from the system, said Maria Olaya, one of the concert organizers.
Montreal Gazette: Cops want masks outlawed 2010-03-17
... “deprived us of our main means of communication with protesters,” by arresting the communications coordinator of the Collective Opposed to Police Brutality.
Montreal Gazette: Brutal protesters 2010-03-17
It's ironic that the protesters against police brutality are usually the first to turn violent during their annual march. Perhaps the law-abiding citizen ...
Tampa Bay Newspapers: Things you read and hear at 'cop shops' 2010-03-17
Her unofficial description of what she wanted to do to the suspect would definitely have constituted police brutality. A black detective I knew was sharp ...
Sowetan: Major push for top cops 2010-03-17
The DA's Debbie Schafer said the new military ranks would increase the problem of police brutality. MP Greg Schneeman told Pahlane: “If you want fellow ...
The Undercurrent: It's about time for something new. 2010-03-17
What others will call “police brutality” once again revealed to us the inherent brutality of the police—the perennial defenders of business as usual: ...
Bay Windows: Report reveals struggles of LGBT older adults; solutions can and must be found ... 2010-03-17
... facing levels of police brutality, familial isolation, and treatments for their perceived "mental health conditions" we couldn't fathom today.
Party for Socialism and Liberation: New England Regional Conference on Socialism Capitalism Is Organized Crime! 2010-03-17
Unemployment, budget cuts, racist police brutality, and endless war: these are some of the pieces of the daily reality facing poor and working people.
Age of Autism: The Supreme Court takes on Vaccine Court: Turning the Tables with Bruesewitz v ... 2010-03-17
That's a little like saying the purpose of a police brutality trial is to convince the public that all police do a great job.
Salisbury Post: Puranda quits, investigation continues 2010-03-17
The Salisbury police officer at the center of police brutality charges related to a night club brawl has resigned. Officer Kareem Puranda, a 10-year veter ...
elan: The Guide to Global Muslim Culture: Egyptian blogger case disputed 2010-03-17
Egyptian blogger Wael Abbas, an outspoken torture critic who recently exposed police brutality, has been found victim to a series of questionable tactics ...
AFP: Cuba forcibly removes 30 women in Havana protest 2010-03-17
Every day, the Cuban media has denounced the mistreatment of immigrants or "police brutality" in countries like Spain, France and Germany.
Minnesota Independent: Ellison considers resolution in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal 2010-03-17
According to the introduction, the event was sponsored by Communities United Against Police Brutality and the RNC8 Defense Committee, which supports eight ...
The Am Law Daily: The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200 2010-03-17
He oversaw the police brutality case stemming from the Rodney King beatings by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department.
KOB.com: NM officers witness corruption in Katrina's aftermath 2010-03-17
New Mexico State Police Officers say they saw racism, police brutality, and professional misconduct while out on patrol with Baton Rouge Police ...

2010-03-16: Headlines

Lanka Everything: Killing Of Businessman In Trinco – 4 Police Officers Including HQI Interdicted 2010-03-16
The whole Trincomalee town was tense and black flags had been hoisted in the town protesting against police brutality. However, an unknown gang had removed ...
FinalCall.com News: Debate rages about holding first Black President accountable 2010-03-16
But critics and Mayor Bradley admitted those who spoke out were right after riots fed by police brutality broke out, said Dr. Samad.
AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: How Police Refused to Pay N10 Million Judgement Sum Six Years After 2010-03-16
"We have the authoritative mandate of Mr. Isaiah Adewale (Applicant) on whose behalf we write this statement of his police brutality, arrest, detenti ...
Gainesville Sun: More than 100 protest UPD shooting 2010-03-16
We demand civilian review board" and "Stop police brutality now." Adu-Brempong, a 35-year-old doctoral student and teaching assistant who gave indicati ...
Asbarez News: Clinton Says Karabakh Peace Important For Human Rights 2010-03-16
It said in particular that the authorities in Yerevan have continued to stifle dissent, manipulate elections, tolerate police brutality and restrict ...
WJXT Jacksonville: UF Students Rally For Student Shot 2010-03-16
Carrying signs that read Justice for Kofi" and "Stop police brutality now," about 300 protestors gathered at the University of Florida's Turlington Plaz ...
The Media Co-op: Anarchists and Social Struggles in Vancouver After the Olympics 2010-03-16
The second event I attended was called “In Solidarity with Resistance: Challenging Police Brutality”, which took place at the Rhizome CafÃ© on March 13.
CJAD: Police brutality protestors give their version 2010-03-16
The organizers of yesterday's annual anti-police-brutality protest met with reporters today outside montreal police headquarters to put their spin ...
The Australian: Victorian police chief Simon Overland admits racists in ranks 2010-03-16
In one alleged example of police brutality in the report, "participant 3" describes being assaulted in similar circumstances to Mr Makoi's.
Global: Hundreds hold police protest in Montreal 2010-03-16
Montreal riot police scramble to get out of the way of an incoming flare during an anti-police brutality march on March 15, 2010. A masked protester shoot ...
Liberian Daily Observer: Judiciary, Police Corrupt, Ineffective 2010-03-16
Several cases of reported police brutality were referred to the attention of police commanders. Fourteen police officers were suspended for misconduct ...
Guelph Mercury: All-ages hip hop concert at Vinyl 2010-03-16
... worker policies, police brutality and for being a voice for people under attack from the system, said Maria Olaya, one of the concert organizers.
CTV.ca: 100 arrests at anti-police brutality march 2010-03-16
One hundred people were arrested Monday evening at the annual anti-police brutality march, an event marred by the usual violence, property damage ...
Westmount Examiner: Rebels without a cause hijack another protest 2010-03-16
The March Against Police Brutality is an annual demonstration that puts the spotlight on a very contentious issue – one that deserves to be highlighted.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Police brutality investigation goes to grand jury 2010-03-16
A federal grand jury is investigating a Homewood teenager's allegations that three Pittsburgh police officers ...
Montreal Gazette: 100 arrested at anti-brutality march 2010-03-16
Police clear the street as a construction trailer burns during an anti-police brutality ...
Wareham Courier: Wareham High School students get lesson in jury duty 2010-03-16
In another case, closer to home, a Yarmouth police dog was sued three times for police brutality after biting a perpetrator while in pursuit.
Radio Free Asia: Cabbie Dies in Custody 2010-03-16
... who joke that the official excuse of a “brain tumor” is the newest invention by Chinese authorities hoping to avoid prosecution for police brutality.
The Concordian: Protesters strike first at anti-brutality march 2010-03-16
Havoc broke out within minutes of the 14th annual anti-police brutality march, resulting in dozens of arrests. Arresting large groups somewh ...
The BLT: Blog of Legal Times: The Tip Jar 2010-03-16
Bowers, who served as US attorney for the Central District of California from 1992 to 1994, oversaw the police brutality case stemming from the Rodney King ...
Montreal Gazette: Banning anti-police brutality march 'very dangerous': lawyer 2010-03-16
A masked protester shoots fireworks at police during the annual anti-police brutality march in Montreal on March ...
Socialist Worker Online: Maximum sentence for the minimum crime 2010-03-16
For three decades now, the logic of "getting tough on crime" has justified harsh sentencing laws, a prison-building spree and worsening police brutality.
Business Day: TIM COHEN: Think before you applaud the Malema judgment 2010-03-16
He claimed it was not an impulsive response to getting a ticket but a protest against police brutality: “There's rage and then there's outrage.
Montreal Gazette: Annual march has a nasty history of vandalism, violence and arrests 2010-03-16
The March Against Police Brutality has been held in Montreal since 1997, and while the event's effectiveness as ...
The BLT: Blog of Legal Times: Arent Fox Adds Four Partners to White-Collar Practice 2010-03-16
Bowers, who served as US attorney for the Central District of California from 1992 to 1994, oversaw the police brutality case stemming from the Rodney King ...
Globe and Mail: Montreal march against police violence ends with 100 arrests 2010-03-16
Demonstrators said they were marking International Day Against Police Brutality, and protesting social and racial profiling by Montreal officers.
McGill Tribune: Police arrest 100 during March Against Police Brutality 2010-03-16
The 14th annual March Against Police Brutality was declared unlawful shortly after beginning yesterday evening, as police used mass arrests to quell ...

2010-03-15: Headlines

Winnipeg Free Press: Cops - and their horses - pelted with projectiles at annual anti-police march 2010-03-15
They say they're marking International Day Against Police Brutality, and protesting social and racial profiling by Montreal officers.
Republican Information Agency: 10 Rebels Killed in Dagestan 2010-03-15
Dozens of law enforcement officers are killed each year in Dagestan, where ethnic rivalries and Islamist separatism -- exacerbated by police brutality ...
Crikey: The Jock Wrap: Barry, Bumnuts and how about those Bulldogs? 2010-03-15
Today is International Day Against Police Brutality. It's also the day in which First Dog on the Moon declares his public love for Barry Hall.
Los Angeles Times: Civil rights activists seek federal probe of Torrance Police Department 2010-03-15
A 1988 case involving claims of police brutality ended in a $105000 settlement after video emerged showing one of the men being choked and beaten ...
Socialist Party: Letter to The Observer 2010-03-15
You say that "Peter" found himself conflicted and in sympathy with campaigns against police brutality. I remember him as a diffident individual who appeared ...
Montreal Gazette: Protesters single out Villanueva cop 2010-03-15
MONTREAL – More than 100 people were in police custody Monday night following a rowdy anti-police brutality march through the city's east end.
Australia Network News: Vanuatu aid in doubt after NZ judge gets death threat 2010-03-15
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has called the death threat, and the reports of police brutality disturbing.
Montreal Gazette: Montreal protesters fear cops' anger 2010-03-15
MONTREAL – A group that organizes an annual and controversial anti-police brutality march that last year was the scene of more than 200 arrests says it ...
Winchester News Gazette: UCI police regroup, move forward 2010-03-15
His relatives accused Smith of police brutality, but the videotape showed Smith was five feet away from the man. Bernhard also urged citizens to bring ...
CTV.ca: Police lined up outside Pie-IX metro as the annual anti-police brutality march ... 2010-03-15
A handful of arrests were made Monday aqt the anti-police brutality march, an event often marred by violence, property damage and clashes with riot squads.
300 News: USA has expressed “major concern” regarding discrimination against Roma ... 2010-03-15
The US report talks about police brutality, pervasive societal discrimination, anti-Roma slogans and banners, destruction of houses and cars and setting ...
AOL News: Ides of March Trumpeted From All Corners of the Web 2010-03-15
... describing the historical background of the date as well as some other overlapping occasions, such as "International Day Against Police Brutality.
CTV.ca: Arrests made as anti-police brutality march begins 2010-03-15
A handful of arrests were made Monday aqt the anti-police brutality march, an event often marred by violence, property damage and clashes with riot squads.
Fromtheold: Images: Shocking police brutality in South Africa - police calls woman "white ... 2010-03-15
These are the screen captures of last night's Carte Blanche where they revealed the shocking police brutality in Pretoria, where racist police attacked ...
Little About: Hindus & Jews want EU intervention as USA voices major concern on Rom ... 2010-03-15
The US report talks about police brutality, pervasive societal discrimination, anti-Roma slogans and banners, destruction of houses and cars and setting ...
300 News: USA has expressed “major concern” regarding discrimination against Roma in Romania 2010-03-15
The US report talks about police brutality, pervasive societal discrimination, anti-Roma slogans and banners, destruction of houses and cars and setting ...