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Civil Rights Group Sues to Force Release of Boston Bodycam Footage

The lawsuit asks a judge to overturn a court-ordered impoundment that prosecutors say is needed to protect an upcoming manslaughter trial.

Phoenix Family Seeks State Action After Officer Avoids Charges in Homeowner’s Killing

Federal Judge Dismisses Parents’ Lawsuit Over ‘Cop City’ Shooting, Citing Reasonable Force

Federal Jury Clears Chicago Officers in 2020 CTA Shooting, Awards No Damages

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Case Against Ex–San Leandro Officer in 2020 Walmart Shooting

San Diego Sets $30 Million Settlement in Teen’s Police Shooting for Council Vote

Ohio Jury Acquits Officer Connor Grubb of All Charges in Ta’Kiya Young’s Killing

Officials Press Tisch to Let NYPD Trial Proceed in 2016 Delrawn Small Shooting

Medical Examiner Testifies Melissa Perez’s Blood Alcohol Was 0.145 as Trial of Ex-SAPD Officers Continues

Met Police Panel Drops Misconduct Case Against Firearms Officer W80 in 2015 Jermaine Baker Shooting

Beacon Hill Police Shooting Suspect Arraigned on Assault and Break-In Counts

Family Sues Aurora Officer in Fatal Shooting of Rashaud Johnson

Aaron Bourke Identified in Townsville Police Shooting, Remanded in Custody

Parents of Konoa Wilson Sue San Diego and Officer Over Fatal Depot Shooting

French Court Upholds Non-Lieu Ruling in 2022 Police Shooting of Rayana B.

Judge Weighs 'Stand Your Ground' Defense in Alabama Police Shooting Case

Prosecutors Seek Probation for Police Leader in Mouhamed Dramé Case

Acquittal of Police Officer in Chris Kaba Case Sparks Debate on Prosecution Approach

Met Police Officer on Trial for Murder in Chris Kaba Shooting