Police

St. Louis Aldermen President Megan Green Takes Bold Stand in Alone Lawsuit Against State Police Control

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ST. LOUIS — In a significant legal move, Megan Green, the President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, has initiated a lawsuit challenging the state’s recent takeover of the city’s police department. This time, she is pursuing the case without the formal support of the city government. Green is the sole plaintiff in the lawsuit filed in Cole County against Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This new legal action follows a similar lawsuit Green filed in April, backed by then-Mayor Tishaura Jones on her final day in office. That earlier suit argued that the … Read more

UC Santa Cruz Protests Spark Controversy: Student’s Phone Seized Amid Legal Battle over Campus Police Actions

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Students at UC Santa Cruz faced a turbulent atmosphere in early 2024 as protests supporting Palestine led to arrests and student bans, sparking controversy around civil rights and campus police actions. Among the key figures affected was former student Lila Irshad, whose phone was confiscated by campus authorities under a search warrant issued during a routine fire drill. This incident occurred shortly after she filed a lawsuit against the university police regarding their treatment of protesters. A recent court ruling significantly pared down the search parameters for Irshad’s phone from ten years to six months. … Read more

Flint Troopers Sue Michigan State Police, Claim Promotions Rigged in Favor of Select Few

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FLINT, Mich. — A lawsuit has been lodged against the Michigan State Police (MSP) and former staff members, alleging misconduct in the promotion system at the Flint Post. Five troopers assert that they were passed over for promotions in favor of select individuals between 2019 and 2023. The plaintiffs, seeking $25,000 in damages, contend that had they received the promotions at the appropriate time, they would now hold higher-ranking positions within the department. “Their careers took a significant hit,” said their attorney. Filed in the Michigan Court of Claims, the lawsuit charges that the promotion … Read more

Mississippi Jury Finds Two Police Officers Guilty of Civil Rights Violations After Custody Assault, Orders $90,000 in Damages

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JACKSON, Miss. — In a significant civil liberties case, two police officers from Pearl, Mississippi, have been found liable for infringing on the constitutional rights of a local man during his detention last year. The federal court verdict, which resulted in a total award of $90,000 in damages, underscores ongoing concerns about police conduct in the United States. The jury in U.S. District Court determined on Thursday that officers Jonathon Welker and Jacob Lang were responsible for physically assaulting Jimmy Anthony, a resident of Rankin County, while he was in their custody. The decision follows … Read more