police brutality
Coverage of police brutality in the Nexus archive.
- Police detain six officers filmed assaulting man in Imo
Six police officers were detained in Imo after being filmed assaulting a man. Incidents of police brutality and other unprofessional activities persist in Nigeria despite existing sanctions.
- Arellano: Saying farewell to O.C.'s fighter for 'los otros'
Attorney Federico Sayre represented victims of police brutality, including Rodney King, working in both Los Angeles and his home base of Orange County.
- Arellano: Saying farewell to O.C.'s fighter for 'los otros'
Attorney Federico Sayre represented victims of police brutality, including Rodney King, working in both Los Angeles and his home base of Orange County.
- After Uvalde, Texas Stuffed Schools Full of Cops. They Brutalized Students.
After the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, Texas increased police presence in schools, leading to widespread violent incidents against students. A New York Times report found over 2,600 use-of-force incidents involving police in Texas schools, including physical abuse and criminal charges for minor offenses.
- Fairfield cop beats 16-year-old high schooler — as her checkered history is revealed
A police officer in Fairfield was caught on video punching a 16-year-old high school student during an arrest at Fairfield High School. The incident has sparked controversy due to the visible use of force against a minor.
- Father of 'Ireland's George Floyd' only learned of son's death when someone sent him video of the 35-year-old being held on the ground - as he demands justice
The father of a man described as 'Ireland's George Floyd' discovered his son's death via a video showing the 35-year-old being restrained on the ground. He is now demanding justice for the incident.
- He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial
Rasheed Wasiu was detained at 17 during a security forces crackdown on protests against police brutality. Despite being found not guilty, he remained jailed for five years without a trial.
- 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, and suspect is also dead, police say
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana, and the suspect is dead, police reported. The incident occurred around the time of a protest against police brutality in Shreveport on June 6, 2020.