Police

Decatur Police Officers Request Dismissal of Lawsuit in Steve Perkins’ Shooting Death

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DECATUR, Ala. – Three Decatur police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins are requesting the dismissal of a federal lawsuit, according to court documents. Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, and Vance Summers are seeking the termination of the lawsuit that was filed in response to the officer-involved shooting. Perkins was shot and killed outside of his home on September 29 after an altercation with a tow truck driver. Officer Bailey Marquette was later indicted for murder related to Perkins’ death. Mukadam, Williams, and Summers, who were not charged in connection with Perkins’ death, … Read more

Concordia Parish Police Jury Extends Partnership with Department of Veterans Affairs to Support Local Veterans

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Vidalia, Louisiana – The Concordia Parish Police Jury unanimously voted on Monday to renew its cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The agreement, which amounts to just under $15,000, aims to provide services to 953 veterans and their families residing in the parish. Over the course of one year, the parish will pay LDVA $14,534 in monthly payments of $1,211. These funds will cover approximately 27.85% of various expenses, including salaries, travel, supplies, postage, equipment maintenance, telephone, and internet services. The collaboration between the police jury and LDVA has proven to be … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: University of California Ordered to Pay $7.2 Million for Wrongful Termination of African American Police Officer

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San Francisco, California – A jury has awarded a $7.2 million verdict against the University of California over the termination of a Black police officer. The officer, who served with the university for seven years, claimed that his firing was a result of racial discrimination. The officer, whose identity is being kept confidential, alleged that he faced a hostile work environment due to his race. He claimed that he had been treated unfairly and had experienced racial slurs and derogatory comments from colleagues and superiors. In addition, he said that he was subjected to differential … Read more

Family of Man Killed in Wyoming Police Shooting Sues City and Officers for Wrongful Death and Excessive Force

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WYOMING, Ohio – The city of Wyoming and the officers involved are facing a lawsuit from the family of a 28-year-old man who was killed during a shooting involving the police last year. Joe Frasure Jr. was fatally shot in January 2023 when Wyoming police officers responded to a burglary call. Frasure’s parents filed the lawsuit in federal court, alleging excessive force, wrongful death, and lack of police training as contributing factors to their son’s tragic demise. They firmly assert that Frasure was never seen committing a crime or possessing a weapon and believe that … Read more