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Family of Victor Perez Files Notice for Federal Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Pocatello Police

The legal action follows the fatal police shooting of the nonverbal autistic teen, with investigations into the officers' use of force ongoing.

Chicago Approves $280K Settlement for Activist Injured by Police at 2020 Protest

Illinois County Reaches $10M Settlement Over Police Killing of Sonya Massey

Complaints About Police Work in Rheinland-Pfalz Reach Record High

Ottawa Police Shooting Incident Under Investigation

Ex-Police Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Case

Chicago Officer Faces Firing Over Two Controversial Shootings

Detroit Names Todd Bettison as Interim Police Chief

Mixed Verdict in Trial of Memphis Officers for Tyre Nichols' Death

Chicago Prepares for Democratic National Convention Amid Diverse Protests and Events

NYC Police Watchdog Leader Resigns After Clashes with Adams Administration

Auburn Officer Convicted of Murder in Historic Verdict

Mississippi Officer Not Indicted for Shooting 11-Year-Old Boy

Police Shooting of Man With Mental Illness Sparks Investigation and Criticism