police violence – Page 24

Black Lives Matter vigil mourns Derek Hayden, shot by Seattle police

March 1, 2021 By Tim Wheeler

On Feb. 16, a Port of Seattle police officer called city police saying a man with a knife had cut himself and appeared to be suicidal. A short time later, Derek Hayden was killed by police...

George Floyd justice coalition puts officials on notice before Chauvin trial

February 26, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Officials are organizing a massive security presence in advance of expected demonstrations when the Derek Chauvin trial opens March 8.

Naugatuck, Conn. students keep Black Lives Matter fight going

February 16, 2021 By Len Yannielli

What do the police killing of George Floyd and Naugatuck, Conn., have in common? Plenty.

Pressure grows to charge 2nd officer in shooting of Oscar Grant

January 15, 2021 By Marilyn Bechtel

Killed by Bay Area transit police on New Year’s Day, 2009.

Renewed calls for community control of the police come to D.C.

January 5, 2021 By Jamal Rich

An old idea first pioneered by the Black Panther Party is back.