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Adam Toledo Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against City and Officer Over 2021 Shooting

The complaint combines excessive‑force claims with negligent‑hiring allegations that the family says could widen discovery and hold the city liable.

Fairfield Officer Reassigned After Video Shows Her Striking 16‑Year‑Old at High School

Manchester Officer Put on Leave After Video Shows Stomp on Handcuffed Suspect

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

Adam Toledo Family Drops Wrongful-Death Suit, Plans to Refile

Judge Limits What Jury Can Hear in James Brennand Shooting Case

NYPD Puts Two Detectives on Modified Duty After Video Shows Violent Brooklyn Arrest

State Orders Suffolk DA to Explain Withholding Boston Police Shooting Video

Three Noisiel BAC Officers to Stand Trial in September Over Violent Arrest and Alleged False Report

Federal Police Say Rio PM Bodycam Videos Missing, Seek 90 Days for Contenção Review

Buffalo Names Erika Shields Police Commissioner

BAC Co-Officers Grilled as Versailles Court Probes Killing of Olivio Gomes

Berlin Police Taser Injuries Rose in 2025 as Overall Incidents Dipped

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

Brentwood Police Release Redacted Body-Cam and 911 Audio in Yolanda Ramirez Case

Diarra Custody Death: Family Alleges Second Police Clash, Seeks Judges’ Recusal

Melvindale Police Chief Fires Lt. Matthew Furman as Insurer Plans Exit After Reported $1 Million Settlement

Closing Arguments Set in NYPD Sergeant’s Manslaughter Trial Over Fatal Cooler Throw

Pathologist Says Back Gunshot Was Fatal in George Nkencho Case, Inquest Hears

Adjudicator Pushes Myles Gray Hearing to Proceed After OPCC Counsel Resigns