Police

Judge Rules Defense Cannot Question Witnesses about Details of Controversial Police Shooting in Murder Trial

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Vancouver, Washington – A judge has ruled that the defense team of Julio Segura, who is facing murder charges, cannot question witnesses about the details of a fatal shooting by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Segura’s defense attorneys sought to establish differences in Deputy Jonathan Feller’s behavior since his involvement in the shooting, in an effort to prove that Feller, not Segura, was responsible for the killing of off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota. Segura, a 22-year-old resident of Yakima, has been charged in Clark County Superior Court with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, … Read more

Female Driver Files Lawsuit Against Northampton Police Officers After Aggressive Traffic Stop Escalates

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Holyoke woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Northampton and two police officers after she alleged she was injured during a controversial traffic stop. Marisol Driouech claims that she was pepper sprayed and wrestled to the ground by the police during the incident, which took place in April of last year on King Street in Northampton. Dashcam footage of the traffic stop shows the events leading up to the altercation. Driouech’s attorney, Dana Goldblatt, stated that she had previously sent a letter to the city presenting her … Read more

Police Officer Accused of Rape: Jury Deliberates Verdict in Trust Betrayal Trial

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Plymouth, Devon – A jury is currently deliberating in the trial of a police officer accused of raping a woman following an attempted burglary at her home. David Stansbury, 43, allegedly abused his position as a serving police officer to sexually assault the woman in Plymouth. Stansbury, who hails from Ilminster, Somerset, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape occurring between October 23 and November 30, 2009. The trial, taking place at Bristol Crown Court, has heard that Stansbury, an officer with Devon and Cornwall Police at the time, had been called to … Read more

Noel, Missouri Police Force Grapples with Anti-Police Reforms, Struggles to Maintain Law Enforcement Practices

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NOEL, Missouri – A small town in Missouri is facing challenges as it grapples with ongoing efforts to reform law enforcement practices. The local police force is up against the push from anti-police activists and both federal and state lawmakers who are advocating for changes. Noel Marshal Randy Wilson, who has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, shared his views on the matter. While recognizing the need for improvements, Wilson also raised concerns about how far the reforms should go and whether they are tying the hands of law enforcement officers too much. Wilson, … Read more