Associated Press BALTIMORE — The trial for an officer facing charges stemming from the arrest and death of Freddie Gray after being injured in a police van continues with defense witness testimony. Officer Edward Nero faces assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges. His trial began Thursday. Prosecutors finished presenting testimony Monday, and the […]
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Feds to give details about review of SC police
By Bruce Smith and Meg Kinnard Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Federal officials planned Tuesday to give details of their official review of the police department in North Charleston, where a former officer faces state and federal charges in the shooting death of unarmed black motorist Walter Scott. More details about the review, requested […]
Chicago poised to approve $3.2M in police misconduct settlements
By Hal Dardick Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Chicago taxpayers can expect to shell out $3.2 million to settle two more lawsuits accusing police of misconduct in fatal shootings, one of which has a link to the officer who now faces murder charges in the Laquan McDonald case. In what’s become a familiar routine, the City […]