Officers

Former CT Police Officers Denied Bid to Have Criminal Charges Erased After Man Paralyzed in Police Van

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New Haven, Conn. – Former Connecticut police officers who were arrested for their alleged mistreatment of a man who was left paralyzed in the back of a police van in 2022 were denied the opportunity to have their criminal charges erased. The four former officers, Oscar Diaz, Betsy Segui, Ronald Pressley, and Luis Rivera, sought to enter a program that could have allowed them to avoid trial. In New Haven Superior Court, a judge rejected their applications for accelerated rehabilitation, citing the seriousness of the victim’s injuries. Richard “Randy” Cox, the man who was paralyzed, … Read more

Former Chicago police officer’s sexual assault suit against ex-Supt. Eddie Johnson dismissed by judge

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CHICAGO (AP) — A sexual assault lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been dismissed by a judge, citing lack of evidence. The officer alleged that Johnson had assaulted her while they attended a conference in 2019. The judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the officer’s claims and found inconsistencies in her testimony. In his decision, the judge stated that the officer failed to establish that the alleged assault occurred, and that her credibility had been undermined by conflicting statements and actions. The lawsuit had … Read more

Georgia Bill Empowers Officers to Make Arrests Based on Immigration Suspicions

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Atlanta, Georgia – A bill that would grant police officers in Georgia the authority to arrest individuals suspected of violating immigration laws is on its way to the governor’s office. The legislation, known as Georgia House Bill 1105, aims to address concerns regarding the enforcement of immigration policies and the honoring of detainer requests by local jailers. Supporters argue that the bill would enhance public safety and streamline the deportation process, while critics warn that it could lead to the wrongful arrests and detention of innocent immigrants. The proposed bill would not only empower officers … Read more

Decatur Police Officers Request Dismissal of Lawsuit in Steve Perkins’ Shooting Death

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DECATUR, Ala. – Three Decatur police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins are requesting the dismissal of a federal lawsuit, according to court documents. Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, and Vance Summers are seeking the termination of the lawsuit that was filed in response to the officer-involved shooting. Perkins was shot and killed outside of his home on September 29 after an altercation with a tow truck driver. Officer Bailey Marquette was later indicted for murder related to Perkins’ death. Mukadam, Williams, and Summers, who were not charged in connection with Perkins’ death, … Read more