Police

Minnesota Court Debates Value of Life in Damages Trial Following Contested Police Shooting

by

In a federal courtroom in Minnesota, a high-stakes trial is seeking to assign a monetary value for the life of Cordale Handy, who was killed by police officers. The trial follows an earlier jury decision which found the officers liable for Handy’s death. The current proceedings, overseen by Judge John Tunheim, aim solely to determine the financial compensation owed to Handy’s bereaved family. The matter of compensation revolves around what Handy could have contributed to his family in both material and emotional terms throughout his expected lifetime. This includes potential earnings, as well as intangible … Read more

Olympic Medalist Fred Kerley Charged After Alleged Racially-Charged Police Encounter in Miami Beach

by

Miami Beach, FL — The legal team representing Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley has suggested that the athlete’s recent arrest might have racial undertones. Kerley, a decorated runner with silver and bronze medals from the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics respectively, faces a felony and two misdemeanor charges following a New Year’s Day incident involving Miami Beach police officers. According to Yale Sanford, Kerley’s attorney, the treatment of Kerley during the incident reflects a broader racial bias that affects many African Americans across the nation. Sanford criticized the police’s handling of the situation, pointing out … Read more

Casper Man Acquitted of Felony Charge in Police Scuffle, Found Guilty on Lesser Count

by

CASPER, Wyo. — In a verdict that concluded a heated trial involving a physical altercation with a law enforcement officer, a Casper man was acquitted of felony interference but was found guilty of a lesser misdemeanor offense. The incident, which occurred last summer, resulted in injury to Casper Police Department’s Officer Aaron Trujillo, who suffered a broken fibula. Anthony Steven Roy, 41, faced charges stemming from an encounter that escalated into a physical confrontation with Trujillo. While Roy was cleared of the felony charge after a jury deliberation that lasted approximately two and a half … Read more

Former Michigan Police Chief Sues City Over Alleged Whistleblower Mistreatment and Unlawful Termination

by

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Legal action has been initiated against the City of White Cloud by the former police chief, Daniel Evans, who alleges wrongful termination and multiple breaches of state and constitutionally ensured rights. Daniel Evans, who served as the community’s police chief for eight years until his dismissal in October 2024, claims that his firing violated due process under the U.S. Constitution and Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act. The case, filed on Friday by his attorney Katherine Smith Kennedy, also accuses the City Manager, April Storms, of defamation and other improprieties in her managerial … Read more