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Tulsa police release body cam video of officers handcuffing black teenagers for jaywalking
(CNN)Tulsa police have released body camera footage from two officers who arrested a black teenager and handcuffed a second for jaywalking last week.The videos were released in response to social media messages from the community about the arrest, police said. The videos appear to have been blurred and redacted by police to conceal the teenagers' identities. Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum that the incident is under investigation."I want every kid in Tulsa to feel safe to walk down the street in their neighborhood. No Tulsa kid should have to fear being tackled and cuffed for walking down the...…(CNN)Tulsa police have released body camera footage from two officers who arrested a black teenager and handcuffed a second for jaywalking last week.The videos were released in response to social media messages from the community about the arrest, police said. The videos appear to have been blurred and redacted by police to conceal the teenagers' identities. Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum that the incident is under investigation."I want every kid in Tulsa to feel safe to walk down the street in their neighborhood. No Tulsa kid should have to fear being tackled and cuffed for walking down the...WW…
Video shows a woman being body slammed by an Atlanta police officer as she was handcuffed
(CNN)An Atlanta police officer seen on a video posted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution body slamming a woman on the first night of protests in Atlanta has been placed on administrative assignment, police said.The woman, identified as Amber Jackson, was near Lenox Square mall in the Buckhead area of Atlanta on May 29. An investigation into the actions of the officer has been opened by the department's Office of Professional Standards to determine if he violated any department policies or procedures, said police spokesman Carlos Campos in a statement. Police say the incident took place...…(CNN)An Atlanta police officer seen on a video posted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution body slamming a woman on the first night of protests in Atlanta has been placed on administrative assignment, police said.The woman, identified as Amber Jackson, was near Lenox Square mall in the Buckhead area of Atlanta on May 29. An investigation into the actions of the officer has been opened by the department's Office of Professional Standards to determine if he violated any department policies or procedures, said police spokesman Carlos Campos in a statement. Police say the incident took place...WW…
Salt Lake City police officer ordered his K9 to bite a Black man's leg repeatedly, lawyers say, and now it may need to be amputated | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A man’s leg may need to be amputated after the Salt Lake City Police Department allegedly used against him by ordering a police dog to bite the man repeatedly, leaving him severely injured.Attorneys for Jeffery Ryans, 36, say a police officer “commanded his K9 … to attack Ryans unnecessarily and for an extended period of time” back in April. Salt Lake City Police say they are investigating the incident internally.On April 24, Ryans was getting ready for work at around 3:30 a.m. when police showed up saying they were investigating an incident...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A man’s leg may need to be amputated after the Salt Lake City Police Department allegedly used against him by ordering a police dog to bite the man repeatedly, leaving him severely injured.Attorneys for Jeffery Ryans, 36, say a police officer “commanded his K9 … to attack Ryans unnecessarily and for an extended period of time” back in April. Salt Lake City Police say they are investigating the incident internally.On April 24, Ryans was getting ready for work at around 3:30 a.m. when police showed up saying they were investigating an incident...WW…
Tennessee governor signs transgender sports bill into law requiring students to prove their sex at birth | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a transgender sports bill into law Friday requiring students to prove their sex at birth in order to play in middle and high school sports.The “a student’s gender for purposes of participation in a public middle school or high school interscholastic athletic activity or event be determined by the student’s sex at the time of the student’s birth, as indicated on the student’s original birth certificate.”Students must show proof of their sex at the time of birth if their birth certificate does not appear to...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a transgender sports bill into law Friday requiring students to prove their sex at birth in order to play in middle and high school sports.The “a student’s gender for purposes of participation in a public middle school or high school interscholastic athletic activity or event be determined by the student’s sex at the time of the student’s birth, as indicated on the student’s original birth certificate.”Students must show proof of their sex at the time of birth if their birth certificate does not appear to...WW…
Body cam footage shows fatal police shooting of unarmed Black man in Columbus, Ohio
(CNN)Body camera footage released Wednesday shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in a garage within seconds of their encounter.Officer Adam Coy was stripped of his badge and gun after killing Andre Maurice Hill, 47, who was walking toward the officer with a cell phone in his left hand and his right hand not visible when Coy opened fire, authorities said.The officer had been responding to a non-emergency disturbance call from a neighbor, according to the Columbus Department of Public Safety.The shooting is the, where less than three weeks ago another...…(CNN)Body camera footage released Wednesday shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in a garage within seconds of their encounter.Officer Adam Coy was stripped of his badge and gun after killing Andre Maurice Hill, 47, who was walking toward the officer with a cell phone in his left hand and his right hand not visible when Coy opened fire, authorities said.The officer had been responding to a non-emergency disturbance call from a neighbor, according to the Columbus Department of Public Safety.The shooting is the, where less than three weeks ago another...WW…
Michigan Supreme Court rules against governor again, ending Covid-19 executive orders | CNN Politics
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday denied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to delay the effect of an opinion that ruled her executive orders on the coronavirus pandemic are unconstitutional.Ten days ago, Whitmer, a Democrat who is a former prosecutor and a first-term governor, had no authority to issue or renew executive orders relating to Covid-19 beyond April 30.Whitmer filed a motion last Monday, saying more time was needed to “allow for an orderly transition during which some responsive measures can be placed under alternative executive...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday denied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to delay the effect of an opinion that ruled her executive orders on the coronavirus pandemic are unconstitutional.Ten days ago, Whitmer, a Democrat who is a former prosecutor and a first-term governor, had no authority to issue or renew executive orders relating to Covid-19 beyond April 30.Whitmer filed a motion last Monday, saying more time was needed to “allow for an orderly transition during which some responsive measures can be placed under alternative executive...WW…
Aurora Police Department apologizes after officers draw weapons on Black family in stolen vehicle mix-up | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Aurora, Colorado, police issued an apology Monday after drawing guns on a woman and four minors after mistaking her car for one that had been stolen.Brittney Gilliam was with her 6-year-old daughter, 12-year-old sister and 14- and 17-year-old nieces Sunday when police drew their weapons on them. Gilliam said she, her sister and 17-year-old niece were handcuffed while police verified that the car Gilliam was driving was not stolen.A Facebook video shows the children on the ground in a parking lot, surrounded by police. They can be heard crying...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Aurora, Colorado, police issued an apology Monday after drawing guns on a woman and four minors after mistaking her car for one that had been stolen.Brittney Gilliam was with her 6-year-old daughter, 12-year-old sister and 14- and 17-year-old nieces Sunday when police drew their weapons on them. Gilliam said she, her sister and 17-year-old niece were handcuffed while police verified that the car Gilliam was driving was not stolen.A Facebook video shows the children on the ground in a parking lot, surrounded by police. They can be heard crying...WW…
Prosecutors are investigating possible evidence tampering in Javier Ambler's death | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Prosecutors in central Texas are investigating whether there was evidence tampering in the death of , a Black man who died last year while being arrested.The Williamson County District Attorney’s office announced Friday it was investigating “the possible tampering with evidence ‘by personnel from Williamson County Agencies who have had contact or communications with the television show, Live PD.’”died last year after he told Williamson County, Texas, sheriff’s deputies that he could not breath during an arrest.Earlier this month, authorities...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Prosecutors in central Texas are investigating whether there was evidence tampering in the death of , a Black man who died last year while being arrested.The Williamson County District Attorney’s office announced Friday it was investigating “the possible tampering with evidence ‘by personnel from Williamson County Agencies who have had contact or communications with the television show, Live PD.’”died last year after he told Williamson County, Texas, sheriff’s deputies that he could not breath during an arrest.Earlier this month, authorities...WW…
Man fatally shot during protests in Detroit | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A 21-year-old man was killed after being shot during in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said.A previous press release from the police said that the man was shot when an unknown suspect fired shots into a crowd from a vehicle.Further investigation has revealed that the unknown suspect fired shots into a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. (12:30 a.m. ET) and the occupants, including the victim, fled from the vehicle.The victim was shot at some point during the altercation and later died at a hospital, the updated release said.Detroit is...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A 21-year-old man was killed after being shot during in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said.A previous press release from the police said that the man was shot when an unknown suspect fired shots into a crowd from a vehicle.Further investigation has revealed that the unknown suspect fired shots into a vehicle around 11:30 p.m. (12:30 a.m. ET) and the occupants, including the victim, fled from the vehicle.The victim was shot at some point during the altercation and later died at a hospital, the updated release said.Detroit is...WW…
Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , whose longstanding feud with Joe Exotic was chronicled in the hit has been awarded the zoo once owned by her nemesis.A judge ruled in favor of Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue Corporation Monday in a lawsuit against the Greater Wynnewood Development Group, LLC. The latter company once was owned by Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage.The order gives Baskin control of about 16 acres of land in Garvin County, Oklahoma, that is home to an animal park with an array of big cats.GWDC must “vacate the Zoo Land premises within 120 days...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , whose longstanding feud with Joe Exotic was chronicled in the hit has been awarded the zoo once owned by her nemesis.A judge ruled in favor of Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue Corporation Monday in a lawsuit against the Greater Wynnewood Development Group, LLC. The latter company once was owned by Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage.The order gives Baskin control of about 16 acres of land in Garvin County, Oklahoma, that is home to an animal park with an array of big cats.GWDC must “vacate the Zoo Land premises within 120 days...WW…
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