An Oklahoma police officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter “in the heat of passion” over the fatal shooting of a black motorist. Tulsa officer Betty Shelby was booked into the county jail early on Friday and released minutes later on bail. Prosecutors say she “reacted unreasonably” when she killed ... Read More »
Mary Knowlton arrived at the Punta Gorda, Fla., police station Tuesday night to learn how to be a community steward. The 73-year-old was there as a student in the citizen academy, a free, eight-week class intended to give an ‘‘up-close and personal look’’ at what makes government in the quaint ... Read More »
Mary Knowlton arrived at the Punta Gorda, Fla., police station Tuesday night to learn how to be a community steward. The 73-year-old was there as a student in the citizen academy, a free, eight-week class intended to give an ‘‘up-close and personal look’’ at what makes government in the quaint ... Read More »
one of the six Baltimore law enforcement officials charged inside the arrest of Freddie gray has opted for a bench trial, in preference to a tribulation by means of jury. Officer Edward M. Nero will let Circuit choose Barry G. Williams decide whether or not to convict him of thecharges ... Read More »
A former New York City police officer convicted of manslaughter in the shooting of an unarmed black man in an unlit stairwell is due to be sentenced on Tuesday, after prosecutors recommended no prison time. Peter Liang, a rookie who lost his badge after his February conviction, faces a maximum ... Read More »
The Capitol’s Sergeant-At-Arms said the gunman has been caught and one police officer was wounded. The Capitol building is on lockdown due to the security threat, according to an email sent to congressional staffers. People outside have been told to seek cover. No one is currently allowed in or out ... Read More »
