Brutality

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Sheriff’s Deputy During 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded $2.2 million to a protester who suffered facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a police brutality demonstration in May 2020. The incident occurred amid widespread protests across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In its verdict, which was delivered last week, the jury held Los Angeles County accountable for the injuries endured by Cellin Gluck. They initially assessed his damages at $3.5 million and included an additional $300,000 for emotional distress awarded to his daughter who was present … Read more

Mesa Arts Curator Sues City over Alleged Censorship and Retaliation Following Police Brutality Art Dispute

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Mesa, AZ — A legal battle is unfolding in Mesa, Arizona as Tiffany Fairall, a former chief curator at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, has initiated a lawsuit against the city alleging infringement of her First Amendment rights. According to court documents filed on October 31, Fairall asserts that her termination was a form of retaliation after she resisted censorship concerning an art piece focusing on police brutality in an exhibition by artist Shepard Fairey. The contentious piece, titled “My Florist is a Dick,” features a skeletal portrayal of a police officer in riot gear, … Read more

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Hospitalized Following Nine-Day Hunger Strike Against Police Brutality

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Beijing, China — A well-known Chinese human rights lawyer was recently hospitalized following a nine-day hunger strike to protest alleged police abuse, highlighting ongoing concerns about human rights in the country. The lawyer, who has not been named for safety reasons, embarked on the hunger strike after claiming to be a victim of police mistreatment, which reportedly included intimidation and physical assault. The hunger strike was initiated by the lawyer as a desperate measure to draw attention to what they described as systemic abuses within the Chinese legal enforcement system. Hospitalization became necessary when the … Read more

Tongan Man Alleges Police Brutality: Lawsuit Claims Officers Hit Him with Car and Beat Him During New Year’s Day Pursuit

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A lawsuit has been filed against the city by a man who claims that he and his father were hit by a police car and beaten by officers. Tevita Cadiente, 25, and his father, Vaokehekehe Mataele, 49, were allegedly targeted by officers while observing a pursuit and shootout on New Year’s Day. The incident occurred as police were chasing a suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, who opened fire on University Avenue, injuring two officers before being shot and killed by police. According to the lawsuit, Cadiente and Mataele, who knew Tafokitau from church, stepped … Read more