Police Brutality

Watchmen Review: HBO’s New DC Series Bravely Pushes the Superhero Genre

Akhil Arora | Tuesday October 15, 2019

In our review of Watchmen — the 2019 HBO TV series based on the DC comic — we look at how creator Damon Lindelof incorporates American socio-politics such as racial inequality, white supremacy, and police brutality to push the envelope of the superhero genre.

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Rehired By Police So He Can Collect Pension

World News | Eli Rosenberg, The Washington Post | Saturday July 13, 2019

An Arizona police officer who was fired and charged with murder for killing an unarmed man in a hotel hallway was rehired temporarily so he could collect a pension.

High Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over Alleged Assault On Driver, His Son

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

The Delhi High Court Wednesday rapped the Delhi Police for the alleged assault on a tempo driver and his minor son in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, saying it was "evidence of police brutality" and how a uniformed force ought not to act.

"Will Shoot In Your Face": Cops After 4-Year-Old Took Doll From Store

World News | Deanna Paul, The Washington Post | Sunday June 16, 2019

An Arizona couple is suing the city of Phoenix and its police department for $10 million after a video captured officers drawing their weapons and threatening to shoot the family of four.

Indonesia Cops Drape Snake Around Neck Of Suspect To Persuade Confession

World News | Reuters | Monday February 11, 2019

Indonesian police have apologised and pledged disciplinary action after officers draped a live snake around the neck of a suspect to persuade him to confess during an interrogation session in the easternmost area of Papua.

45-Year-Old Food Vendor Dies In Delhi, Family Alleges Police Brutality

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2019

A 45-year-old food vendor died under mysterious circumstances in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area with his family alleging that he was thrashed by cops, a charge denied by the police, officials said on Saturday.

Rioting Case Against 29 In Ahmedabad, Activists Say Police Brutality

Ahmedabad News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 27, 2018

Three policemen were injured in stone-pelting by members of a notified tribe during checking of vehicles to prevent liquor smuggling in Chharanagar area in Ahmedabad, following which 29 persons were booked for rioting and other offences, police said on Friday.

Donald Trump Is "Punishing, Imprisoning The Poor", Says United Nations

World News | Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post | Monday June 4, 2018

The United Nations has never been shy about attacking the United States. In recent years, UN officials accused the Obama administration of failing to address police brutality and sexual assault in the military. Also last year, the world body called President Donald Trump's attacks on the media "dangerous."

In Video, NBA Player Groaned As US Cop Tased Him Over Parking Violation

World News | Cindy Boren, The Washington Post | Thursday May 24, 2018

Moments after police body-camera video of his arrest was released Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Sterling Brown said his experience with the city's police department was "wrong and shouldn't happen to anybody".

Man, His Family Beaten At Police Station In Delhi, 6 Cops Suspended

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 12, 2018

Delhi Police have registered a case in connection with the alleged beating of a man and his family inside a police station when they refused to pay a fine to get their two-wheeler released after it was towed away from outside their home, a police official said today.

Russian President Vladimir Putin 4.0 Launched Amid Crackdown On Opposition

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 7, 2018

Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia for 18 years, will begin his next stint as leader two days after nearly 1,600 protesters including opposition leader Alexei Navalny were detained during nationwide rallies against him, with the European Union condemning "police brutality and mass arrests".

US Police Chiefs Blast Trump For Endorsing 'Police Brutality'

World News | Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Mark Berman | Sunday July 30, 2017

Police leaders across the US moved quickly to distance themselves from - or to outright condemn - President Donald Trump's statements about "roughing up" people who've been arrested

Chennai Community That Helped Jallikattu Protesters Allege Police Brutality

Tamil Nadu News | J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday January 30, 2017

The Nadukuppam fish market near the Marina Beach in Chennai is in ashes. Around 200 families now have no place to sell their fish. The community says the police themselves set the market on fire on Monday as local people from the area gave shelter to protesters after police started forcefully evicting them from the beach - the venue of the week-lon...

Why Kanye West Trended After Donald Trump Became POTUS

Helena Andrews-Dyer, The Washington Post | Thursday November 10, 2016

For his part, West, whose last tweet was a happy birthday message to his wife, Kim, has remained silent on social media. But in August, he told BBC Radio 1 that he was concerned about issues such as police brutality and wanted to do something to "make a difference" in his lifetime

Indian American Official Vanita Gupta Leads Drive Against Police Brutality

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 12, 2016

An Indian American official spearheading the Obama administration's campaign against police brutality and mistreatment of minorities has issued a scathing indictment of the city of Baltimore, accusing its police force of violating the Constitution and federal anti-discrimination laws.