Category: Police Brutality
Peaceful protesting is one of our First Amendment rights. Unfortunately, many protests have been met with violent and disproportionate responses from law enforcement. If you or a loved one has experienced police violence against protesters, you have rights — and an experienced civil rights and criminal…
If you feel the police are following you in Philadelphia, you might wonder whether it’s legal for them to do so. Can the police follow you around? What should you do if they stop or arrest you? How long can a police officer follow you? By…
A recent investigation by the University of California, Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program revealed how a secret system shields California’s police from allegations of misconduct. The system allows police officers accused of wrongdoing to resign and avoid lawsuits. In turn, police departments keep the misconduct confidential, which…
According to a CNN news report, a former Georgia detention officer is facing charges after allegedly exerting excessive force on a female detainee who was in handcuffs. The former officer has been fired, and the case is ongoing. About the Case The United States Attorney’s Office…
Police body cam footage revealed a location in Baton Rouge known as Brave Cave, where it is believed illegal interrogations of criminal suspects occurred. Thousands of suspects have been interrogated there. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the Baton Rouge Police Department regarding illegal activities alleged…
The family of a man gunned down by police are looking for answers after their loved one died in the encounter. They are becoming increasingly frustrated with law enforcement’s changing story. About the Tragic Events On August 14, 2023, a Philadelphia police officer shot and killed…
A recent news report revealed several Rankin County, Mississippi Sheriff’s deputies tased and tortured two innocent men. I’ll share my thoughts on this matter and how a similar case might be resolved in Pennsylvania. What Happened? On January 24, 2023, the sheriff’s department in Rankin, Mississippi,…
On July 28, 2023, Los Angeles police shot and killed 30-year-old Benjamin Chin in the Diamond Bar neighborhood, according to news reports. Chin had stabbed his mother, left their home, and was trolling the block with a ghost gun-style assault rifle. The police appeared on the…
The law grants immense power to police officers. Under certain circumstances, they have the authority to detain you, to arrest you, and to search your person, your home, your car, and your belongings. In some situations, they even have the right to use deadly force against…
Pennsylvania law permits police officers to use force against citizens while acting in the line of duty. While making an arrest, for instance, an officer “is justified in the use of any force which he believes to be necessary to effect the arrest and of any force…
