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Man Driving U-Haul Truck Hits Pedestrians in Brooklyn
The man had been stopped by the police and then fled in the truck, striking several pedestrians before being arrested…
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US
Court Cases Now in Limbo in Wake of Memphis Police Abuses
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will review cases involving the five officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols…
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World
Life on the Beat for Ukraine’s Cops: The Drunk, the Disorderly and Drones
In cities dealing with bombardment and blackouts, the Patrol Police have taken a lead in trying to retain a sense…
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Dead Men at the State of the Union
There were dead men at the State of the Union. No, I’m not talking about George Santos, who I don’t…
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Congress Is Investing in Alternatives to Police. Can They Work?
This article is part of the Debatable newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it on Wednesdays. Last year,…
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US
Memphis Officer Texted Photo of Tyre Nichols After Beating
The revelation came in Memphis police documents related to the firing of five officers who have been charged with murder…
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Police Brutality Is Not Always About Race
The brutal killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis cops horrified and infuriated many Americans, not least because it was another…
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World
London Police Officer Sentenced to Life for Rape and Sexual Abuse
David Carrick had pleaded guilty to 49 crimes against 12 women in the latest case to cast a harsh spotlight…
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Amid Criticism, Elite Crime Teams Dwindled. Then Cities Brought Them Back.
The Scorpion police team whose officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols has been disbanded. But Memphis wasn’t…
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‘Bad Apples’ or Systemic Issues?
On Wednesday, the city of Memphis remembered the life of Tyre Nichols, a young man who was beaten by at…