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Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Gastonia Police Moves Forward Amid Allegations of Excessive Force and Social Media Retaliation

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GASTONIA, N.C. — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a local veteran to move forward against the City of Gastonia, according to court documents. The lawsuit centers on incidents from 2021 during which Joshua Rohrer alleges that police officers employed excessive force during his arrest. Rohrer claims that, in addition to the force used against him, the police tased his service dog, which subsequently died. He contends that the officers engaged in retaliatory actions against him by posting derogatory comments on the Gastonia Police Department’s official Facebook page. The comments mentioned in … Read more

Ex-Kentucky Officer Sentenced to Prison for Excessive Force in Breonna Taylor Raid Amid Outrage Over Light Recommendation

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Louisville, Ky. — A former police officer was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison for excessive use of force during the controversial 2020 raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. The decision came from U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings, who rejected a recommendation from the Justice Department that suggested no prison time for Brett Hankison. Hankison, the only officer charged in connection with the fatal incident, fired ten shots during the botched raid on Taylor’s apartment. None of his shots injured anyone during the chaotic encounter, which has drawn national … Read more

"Covington Officer Under Investigation for Excessive Force Amid Protests, Faces Previous Lawsuit Allegations"

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Covington, Ky. — A police officer in Covington, who gained attention for his aggressive tactics during a recent protest, is under investigation for excessive use of force. Officer Zachary Stayton remains on paid administrative leave following disturbing footage that surfaced showing him repeatedly striking a protester, Brandon Hill, during an incident on the Roebling Bridge last week. Eyewitness videos and police body camera recordings captured the confrontation, wherein Stayton was seen pursuing Hill as he attempted to flee. The situation escalated when Stayton grabbed Hill, subsequently delivering multiple punches, even as Hill fell to the … Read more

Disturbing Lawsuit Claims Police Used Excessive Force, Pressing Man Against Scorching Pavement

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PHOENIX — A lawsuit has been filed against the Phoenix Police Department, alleging that officers used excessive force when arresting an individual, resulting in severe injuries. The incident, which occurred in June 2022, allegedly involved an officer pressing the man against hot pavement for an extended period. According to the complaint, 38-year-old Jason Williams was apprehended during a police response to a call about a man acting erratically. Officers reportedly found Williams, who was allegedly intoxicated, and attempted to detain him. The lawsuit contends that instead of employing de-escalation techniques, officers restrained Williams by holding … Read more