Police

Milwaukee Judge Raises Concerns Over Media Coverage Ahead of Police Misconduct Trial

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MILWAUKEE — A local media report has sparked intense legal debate, culminating in a charged courtroom session where a judge voiced concerns about a potential jury being influenced. The focus of the issue is coverage of a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 incident where a Milwaukee police officer ran over a man with his squad car during a high-speed pursuit. The lawsuit was brought forward by Ravid Smith, who was injured after being ejected from a van during the police chase that ended in a collision with a semi-truck at the intersection of 30th … Read more

Local Residents Face Scare as Fake Police Officers Linked to Paving Scam

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Cleveland, Ohio — In an alarming trend, Cleveland residents are facing intimidation and potential financial loss from individuals impersonating police officers. These scammers, donning fake uniforms and using mock badges, are reportedly targeting local homeowners with a resurfacing scheme, threatening legal consequences if their demands are not met. The scam begins with these pseudo officers approaching residents under the guise of investigating unpermitted driveway resurfacing. They claim that the homeowners have violated city regulations requiring a permit for such work and must pay a fine directly to them to avoid further penalties or even arrest. … Read more

Jury Awards $18.7 Million to Family in St. Louis Police Shooting Case, Rejects Claim Victim Was Armed

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A substantial multimillion-dollar judgment has been awarded to the family of a man fatally shot by a St. Louis police officer. The jury decided on an $18.7 million payout in a case that has drawn renewed attention to law enforcement practices. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident on August 19, 2015, involving Mansur Ball-Bey, who was shot by police while they were executing a search warrant at a home in North City. Officers alleged that Ball-Bey was armed, a claim which his family fervently disputed. During the trial, a significant turning … Read more

Federal Court Halts Louisiana’s Controversial Police ‘Buffer-Zone’ Regulation

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Baton Rouge, La. — A U.S. federal judge recently blocked the enforcement of a Louisiana law designed to create a “buffer zone” around police officers during demonstrations, responding to a lawsuit claiming that the measure restricts free speech and unfairly targets protesters. The law, which took effect in August, had put into place a 25-foot no-approach zone aimed at protecting officers engaged in law enforcement activities at public events from interference or harm. Civil rights advocates, however, argued that the restriction was both vague and excessive, potentially criminalizing ordinary interactions with law enforcement personnel. According … Read more