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Brooklyn Man Beaten in Mistaken-Identity Arrest Files $100 Million Claim Against NYPD

The claim heightens scrutiny of NYPD narcotics tactics during a pending 90-day review.

After Release of Body‑Cam Video, Family Seeks Charges in Samuel Brown’s Death

Judge Bars Rahm Emanuel From Testifying in Chicago Police Raid Trial

Witness Describes Heavy Cooler as NYPD Sergeant’s Manslaughter Trial Opens in Bronx

After Minneapolis Killing, Democrats Press ICE Reforms as DHS Deadline Nears

Federal Lawsuit Accuses Ex-APD Officer and Austin of Excessive Force in 2024 Arrest

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

Jury Convicts San Diego Deputy of Civil-Rights Violation and False Report in Courthouse Assault

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

Adams Names Pat Smith Interim CCRB Chair, Setting Early Test for Mayor-Elect Mamdani

Family of Dontae Melton Jr. Authorizes Civil Suit After Homicide Ruling

Judge Orders New Federal Trials for 3 Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

Philadelphia Agrees to $3 Million Settlement with Family of 12-Year-Old Shot by Police Officer