UPDATE: After I-Team Report, NYPD Lieutenant Says Department Does Enforce Arrest Quota Quotas in the NYPD still exist for arrests and summonses in violation of a 2010 state ban on the practice,…
2 Memphis Police Department officers on paid leave for posting ‘disgusting’ social media post
Memphis Police Department clarified that two officers have been relieved of duty with pay following a social media post Mayor Jim Strickland described as “offensive and completely wrong.”
California Man Who Claimed More than $53 Million In Fraudulent Tax Returns Convicted
An Oxnard-based tax return preparer was convicted Thursday of conspiracy to file false tax refund claims and for having signed tax returns claiming more than $53 million in fraudulent tax refunds, officials announced Friday.
Two Metro Enforcement guards charged with murder in death of Rockford man
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — Two Metro Enforcement security guards face first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Valentia Jovan Fresco, 34, who was shot and killed April 16 at Auburn Manor Apartments, 4100 Auburn St.
Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato said today in a news release that Ryan Bruce Mattingly, 26, and Alijon Khalil, 28, have been indicted by a Winnebago County grand jury.
FBI investigating after cellphone video shows police fatally shooting unarmed man in Fresno
Cellphone video showing Fresno police officers shooting an unarmed 19-year-old man lying on the ground at a gas station has sparked protests and prompted the FBI to launch an investigation.
The shooting, which occurred last month but generated debate this week after the video was made public, is the latest in a series of police use-of-force incidents caught on tape.
Henderson, Nevada Police Department promotes officer caught kicking man in head after traffic stop
Brett Seekatz, who was caught on video repeatedly kicking a man in the head during a traffic stop in 2010, has been promoted to a lieutenant within the Henderson Police Department.
Seven Los Angeles Gang Members and Associates Charged With Allegedly Firebombing Black Residents’ Homes
LOS ANGELES A federal grand jury issued a 10-count indictment against seven Los Angeles men for allegedly firebombing residents of blacks living in Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, officials announced Thursday. The…
Man Who Helped an Identity Theft Ring with “Technical Support” Sentenced to Prison
A man who formerly resided in Glendale has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role of providing “technical support” to a credit card fraud ring that caused an estimated loss of more than $3 million during his involvement and for applying for a phony passport to flee prosecution, according to officials.
Alleged Terrorist Indicted for Plotting to Kill a Federal Judge Presiding Over His Case
A federal grand jury indicted Yahya Farooq Mohammad Wednesday, charging him with soliciting the murder of a federal judge, according to officials.
Online bigots beware: ‘Hello Racist’ is going to expose you on the Internet
While social media can be an absolute cesspool — seemingly overpopulated by anonymous trolls spewing their special brand of hatred against anyone who is not like them — there are also those who have no qualms about making bigoted comments under their own names on Twitter or Facebook.That is where the “Hello Bigot” website comes in, reports the Huffington Post.
Another man set on fire in string of vicious attacks on homeless
SAN DIEGO – A homeless man suffered life-threatening injuries in downtown San Diego Wednesday morning in what police say is the fourth in a series of grisly attacks that has already left two homeless men dead and another severely injured.
Fox News host Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes for sexual harassment (CNN News Report)
Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has filed a lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, alleging he sexually harassed her during her tenure at the network.