police misconduct
Coverage of police misconduct in the Nexus archive.
- Speaker, CM meet to ‘mend fences’ after recent controversies
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to address controversies involving the scrutiny of police conduct and a disputed bill. The meeting aimed to resolve misunderstandings and reaffirm collaboration between the two officials.
- UK watchdog probes police handling of murdered teen
A UK police watchdog is investigating two officers for potential misconduct in the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed instead of receiving medical aid after being stabbed. The case involves a convicted murderer, Vickrum Digwa, and has drawn political and public attention, including criticism from U.S. officials and Elon Musk.
- NYPD investigates after video shows two officers punching and kicking man
The NYPD has launched an internal investigation after online videos showed two officers punching and kicking a man during an arrest in Brooklyn. New York mayor Mamdani condemned the footage as 'extremely disturbing and unacceptable'.
- Former California Police Officer Sentenced to Five Consecutive Life Sentences for Sexually Assaulting Four Women He Encountered While On Duty
J. DeShawn Torrence, a 41-year-old former Sanger, California police officer, was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences for sexually assaulting four women he encountered during his duties. The conviction addresses serious misconduct by a law enforcement officer who abused his position of authority.