Court upholds death sentence for church shooter Dylann Roof
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina…
Man protecting his baby fatally shot in Florida restaurant
A gunman walked into a Miami Beach restaurant and fatally shot a tourist who was protecting his 1-year-old son By TERRY SPENCER and DAVID FISCHER August 25, 2021, 8:03 PM…
Activists see disparate police tactics amid Kenosha protests
KENOSHA, Wis. — Police officers in Kenosha were on alert after days of protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake by one of their colleagues, and they’d recently gotten a…
The Extreme Emptiness Of Donald Trump’s Promises On Crime
A central message of the Republican National Convention this year is that if Donald Trump is reelected president, Americans will finally be safe. “Let me be clear: The violence must…
What Should I Do If I Witness Police Brutality?
Documentation is crucial when calling out state violence. Here’s what to do if you encounter police abuse or misconduct. This is part of a HuffPost series looking at alternatives to…
Should You Call The Police If You Hear Your Neighbors Fighting?
A domestic violence expert explains why dialing 911 can sometimes cause more harm than good. This is part of a HuffPost series looking at alternatives to policing. You can read…
2nd night of protests against GOP convention in Charlotte
Protesters have returned to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, to demonstrate for a second night as GOP officials gathered in the city for the Republican National Convention August 23,…
Ex-Atlanta Cop Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Files Lawsuit Over Firing
A former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks outside of a Wendy’s restaurant in June has filed a lawsuit against the interim police chief and…
Police facing scrutiny in Elijah McClain case get new chief
DENVER — The interim chief of a suburban Denver police department has become the first woman to permanently lead the agency that’s looking to regain public trust following a tumultuous…
Ruling renews fairness debate in Boston Marathon bomber case
An appeals court ruling overturning the death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has raised familiar questions about whether he can receive fair trial in a city that remains…