Police Brutality

Police Killing Of Unarmed Black Man Ignites Fresh Outrage In US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 25, 2020

The fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man by police in Columbus, Ohio -- the US city's second such killing this month -- sparked a fresh wave of protests on Thursday against racial injustice and police brutality in the country.

9 Cops In CBI Chargesheet On Custodial Deaths Of Father-Son In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday September 26, 2020

Nine policemen have named in a chargesheet filed by the CBI in a case of alleged custodial death in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin. In the case that was widely condemned for alleged police brutality, Jeyaraj and his son Beniks were allegedly tortured by the police on the night of 19 June, before they died in a hospital.

The Emmys Effect: Watchmen Won't Have A Sequel - Or Will It?

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 22, 2020

Asked about her own possible involvement in a follow-up, Regina King said there "have been no conversations" - but that she would want to jump in if Lindelof returned

Lewis Hamilton Being Investigated For Anti-Police Brutality T-Shirt: Report

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 14, 2020

Lewis Hamilton wore a T-shirt with the message "Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" to the podium after winning the Tuscan Grand Prix.

US Open Winner Naomi Osaka Hints At Continuing Fight Against Racial Injustice

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 13, 2020

Naomi Osaka wore different masks honoring victims of systemic racism and police brutality in the US in each of the tournament's seven rounds.

Donald Trump's Son-In-Law Says NBA Stars Lucky To Afford Racism Walkout

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 27, 2020

Jared Kushner criticised NBA players' protest against racism and police brutality.

Delhi Cop Seen Allegedly Thrashing Boy In Video, Suspended: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 25, 2020

A constable has been suspended after a video surfaced purportedly showing him beating up a boy with a baton in southwest Delhi as another policeman stood nearby, officials said on Tuesday.

Police Brutality Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Just One Side Of Coin: Bombay High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 18, 2020

The Bombay High Court on Monday said "police brutality" during the lockdown is only one side of the coin, and noted that many citizens are not complying with restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Watch: US City Mayor Teargassed At Protest Against Federal Crackdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 23, 2020

The mayor of Portland was teargassed Wednesday as he met with demonstrators protesting against police brutality and the deployment of federal troops into US cities ordered by President Donald Trump.

LeBron James Opts Out Of Wearing Social Justice Message On Jersey

Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 12, 2020

LeBron James, who has often spoken out against racism and police brutality in America, is passing on the NBA's plan to help bring attention to racial inequality by having players wear messages instead of their family names.

Court Orders Case Against Delhi Cop, Others For Throwing Man From Roof

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 4, 2020

Amid calls for action against widespread police brutality, a court in Delhi has ordered Delhi Police to lodge an FIR against its constable and others for allegedly throwing a man off the roof of a building and take action against those officials who tried to sabotage the investigation.

Another Tamil Nadu Death Blamed On Cops Amid Anger Over Jeyaraj-Beniks

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday June 29, 2020

Over a week after a man and his son died in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin in police custody amid allegations of brutality, raising national outrage and a huge political row, the family of a 30-year-old man in southern Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district has alleged that he died after he faced police brutality last month.

Tamil Nadu Police Custody Deaths To Be Handed Over To CBI: Chief Minister

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday June 28, 2020

The case of a father and son who died in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin amid allegations of police brutality in custody will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation, Chief Minister E Palaniswami said today.

"Twin Murder": Anger In Tamil Nadu After Man, Son Die In Police Custody

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday June 25, 2020

The death in police custody of a father and son arrested last Friday for keeping their mobile phone shop in Tuticorin open beyond permitted hours has led to anger across Tamil Nadu. Shops in the state will be shut tomorrow in protest against what the family of father-son pair alleges was police brutality in jail.

Indian-American To Donate Face Masks Worth $1 Million To US Protesters

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 20, 2020

On the occasion of Juneteenth, Indian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur Gurinder Singh Khalsa announced that he will donate face masks and protective shields worth $1 million to peaceful demonstrators across the US seeking protection from police brutality and demanding police reform after the death of African-American George Floyd.