Tag: excessive
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial’s impact on race relations across the United States
Experts discuss the trial’s effect on race relations throughout the United States and how the case will affect law enforcement going forward. WATCH the ABC…
Casey Goodson’s mother: ‘My son will make a difference’ l ABCNL Prime
ABC News’ Phil Lipoff speaks with Tamala Payne, mother of Casey Goodson Jr., and family’s attorney Sean Walton about the murder charges against former sheriff’s…
Arizona police release body camera video of deadly shooting of a 14-year-old boy
The teen allegedly had an airsoft gun and was running away from the officer when he was shot. source
Federal lawsuit accuses police officer of wrongful arrest, excessive force
A stun gun was used on Johnny Wheatcroft 11 times during a July 2017 traffic stop by the Glendale, Arizona, officer, according to the lawsuit….
Civil rights investigation launched into 2019 death of Black man in custody l GMA
Questions of excessive force are mounting after newly-obtained body camera footage shows a traffic incident involving Louisiana State Troopers and Ronald Greene, 49, who later…
Bodycam shows officer fatally shooting troubled man holding gun
Prior to the police shooting, Danquirs Franklin had been behind the counter of a Burger King with the gun; witnesses said there was an issue…
Protests in Connecticut after police open fire on unarmed couple
Surveillance video appears to show police arriving at the scene and immediately shooting at the couple sitting in a parked car. source
Police investigate Alabama officers for excessive force
An Alabama police department is investigating a video of an arrest that shows two Tuscaloosa police officers punching and using a baton to hit a…
Family prepares lawsuit after viral police encounter
An Arizona family is preparing to sue for $10 million after police officers pointed guns at them when their 4-year-old daughter took a doll from…
Mayor of Phoenix slams police officers’ ‘inappropriate and clearly unprofessional’ actions
A young family was held at gunpoint in response to a shoplifting incident; investigators are reviewing whether police officers used “excessive force.” source
Blistering heatwave scorching much of the U.S.
Over 170 million people were left sweltering by a nationwide heat wave, sparking fears of power outages, transit delays, and health hazards. #million #sweltering #nationwide…
6 officers charged with using excessive force during Atlanta protests
The six police officers have until Friday to turn themselves in after they were seen shooting a stun gun at two college students who were…
Police caught on camera pushing man to ground during Buffalo protest l ABC News
Graphic footage of a 75-year-old man being pushed to the ground by police at a protest in Buffalo has now led the Buffalo Police Department…
Federal clashes with Portland protesters raises legal questions about use of force
A Navy vet says he was attacked by U.S. marshals when he tried to speak to them. Lawmakers and civil rights lawyers have expressed concern…
Consequences for kids’ of endless screen time
ABC News’ Reena Roy examines the impact on children of excessive screen time during the pandemic, and whether it could have lasting effects. ABC News…
