Police

Mesa Arts Curator Sues City over Alleged Censorship and Retaliation Following Police Brutality Art Dispute

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Mesa, AZ — A legal battle is unfolding in Mesa, Arizona as Tiffany Fairall, a former chief curator at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, has initiated a lawsuit against the city alleging infringement of her First Amendment rights. According to court documents filed on October 31, Fairall asserts that her termination was a form of retaliation after she resisted censorship concerning an art piece focusing on police brutality in an exhibition by artist Shepard Fairey. The contentious piece, titled “My Florist is a Dick,” features a skeletal portrayal of a police officer in riot gear, … Read more

D.C. Police Officer Charged in Proud Boys Case Opts for Bench Trial Over Jury

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Washington, D.C. — A police officer from Washington, D.C., implicated in providing insider information to a leader of the Proud Boys prior to the January 6 Capitol riot, has opted for a trial by judge instead of facing a jury. The officer, seeking this judicial route, aims to have his case heard solely by a U.S. district judge. The accused officer, whose career in law enforcement now hangs in the balance, allegedly had ties with Enrique Tarrio, the former chairman of the far-right group Proud Boys. According to federal prosecutors, the officer was involved in … Read more

Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Hospitalized Following Nine-Day Hunger Strike Against Police Brutality

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Beijing, China — A well-known Chinese human rights lawyer was recently hospitalized following a nine-day hunger strike to protest alleged police abuse, highlighting ongoing concerns about human rights in the country. The lawyer, who has not been named for safety reasons, embarked on the hunger strike after claiming to be a victim of police mistreatment, which reportedly included intimidation and physical assault. The hunger strike was initiated by the lawyer as a desperate measure to draw attention to what they described as systemic abuses within the Chinese legal enforcement system. Hospitalization became necessary when the … Read more

Mechanic Wins $77,000 Settlement After Unwarranted Arrest by Huntsville Police While Repairing Car

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Huntsville, Alabama — A mechanic, wrongly arrested while repairing a customer’s vehicle in a church parking lot in 2019, has won a federal lawsuit against the Huntsville Police Department. The jury announced on Wednesday that the mechanic, Roland Edger, will receive $77,000 in damages, which includes $75,000 for pain and suffering along with $2,000 awarded for punitive damages. Edger’s arrest occurred after he declined to present identification to two police officers while he was fixing a car. Civil rights attorney Hank Sherrod represented Edger and shared details of the compensation awarded for the distress and … Read more