This Man Was Shot By The Police, Then Charged With Battery
A Chicago man is suing after being tased and shot in the foot by police over what he said was a case of mistaken identity. He claims the officer who shot him said, “I should have killed you.”
Baltimore Cops: Rank And File Have Lost Confidence In Commissioner
At a union meeting on Tuesday, more than 400 officers raised their hands in support of a potential no-confidence vote against the top police official in the city. The vote came in the aftermath of protesting and riots in Baltimore following the death of a young black man in police custody.
Maryland Governor Vetoes Marijuana, Voting Rights, Asset Forfeiture Bills
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan rejected bills that would have legalized marijuana paraphernalia, made it easier for ex-cons to vote, and made it harder for authorities to seize property.
A Strange Oklahoma Legal Technicality Kept This Man Behind Bars
In 2010, then-Gov. Brad Henry signed off on David Johns' parole release. But the paperwork didn't get filed in time and the next governor reversed the decision.
This Cop Broke Baltimore’s Blue Wall Of Silence
Baltimore detective Joe Crystal watched a fellow officer beat up a handcuffed suspect. After he broke ranks and reported the assault, he was run out of town, his career ruined. During his former city's most chaotic week, he went back.
Baltimore Sergeant Warns Superiors: “It Is About To Get Ugly”
As residents celebrate the charges against six Baltimore police officers, officers on the ground report heightened tensions. The chief of patrol sent out a message ordering officers to double up on patrols.
Freddie Gray’s Old Neighborhood Celebrates Charges Against Baltimore Police
The announcement that the six officers linked to the mysterious death of Freddie Gray would face criminal charges turned his old neighborhood, the site of riots just a few days ago, into a block party.
Looted Baltimore Corner Store Witnessed Part Of Gray’s Final Journey
The West Baltimore corner store whose security footage may have recorded a key part of Freddie Gray’s journey in the police van prior to his death was destroyed in Monday’s riots. Locals say it was a neighborhood institution.
Calm Follows Chaos In Baltimore
The chaos seen in Baltimore on Monday night failed to repeat itself on Tuesday. As a festive afternoon gave way to a tense standoff over the 10 p.m. curfew, police easily dispersed the remaining protesters.
Mississippi Narcotics Unit That Recruited Students Called On To Disband
Following a BuzzFeed News investigation, the Libertarian Party of Lafayette County is demanding public officials and Ole Miss leaders disband a local narcotics unit that has compelled local college students to become drug informants or face felony charges.
Baltimore Death Shines Light On Brutal Police "Rough Rides"
Baltimore's police department is not the first to get in trouble for roughing up suspects in the back of a van. An age-old tactic comes under fresh scrutiny.
This Homeless Man Says The LAPD Won't Stop Beating Him Up
Samuel Arrington, who is homeless and has bipolar disorder, says he has had multiple violent encounters with the Los Angeles police.
Mississippi Cops Are Using College Kids As Drug Informants
A small-town narcotics unit has built a team of confidential informants by arresting low-level-offender college students and pressuring them to flip.
Supporters Of Mumia Abu-Jamal Say He Is Seriously Ill
Supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the writer and activist convicted of the 1981 murder of police officer Daniel Faulkner, claim Abu-Jamal is receiving sub-standard medical care.
Arizona Bill Shielding Police Names Came After Killings Of Unarmed Suspects
The author of an Arizona proposal meant to shield the names of police officers involved in lethal shootings says it was inspired by two killings of unarmed suspects. The governor vetoed the bill Monday evening.
Mississippi Judge Clashes With Public Defender's Office
A Mississippi Judge is mysteriously re-assigning cases from public defenders to private attorneys. The Public Defenders and a U.S. Congressman say Judge Jeff Weill is violating the constitutional rights of the accused.
Exonerated And Out Of Prison — And That's When The Trouble Starts
Scores of former convicts are exonerated every year, and the number is growing. But for Clarence Harrison and many others, walking out of the pen with a clear name and cash for all the years lost doesn't mean living happily ever after.
Three Shootings In Vallejo
Residents of a Bay Area town wonder how one police officer could gun down three men in five months and earn a promotion.
Why Is Calvin Buari Still In Prison For A Murder Someone Else Confessed To?
His former crew put him in prison. Prosecutors and detectives made sure he stayed there.
Here's Why Jay Wilds' New Interview Won't Necessarily Help Adnan Syed
Wilds' interview with The Intercept conflicted with testimony he gave during Syed's murder trial, which was reassessed by the Serial podcast. But after a conviction, the burden of proof shifts to the accused.