Police misconduct is a sadly common occurrence, with around 250,000 people across the United States suffering injuries every year as a result of an encounter with law enforcement. Victims of police misconduct can suffer major violations to their civil rights, as well as significant bodily harm. But what exactly is police misconduct, and what does it look like in the day-to-day context?
(more…)The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility is facing increased scrutiny after a 61-year old man was found dead in a holding cell, having apparently been left alone overnight. While no cause of death has been listed, records show the unit where he died had no staff on hand for at least eight hours. This has raised questions about staffing levels at the facility, and whether there are enough people on hand to deal with potential emergencies that arise.
(more…)When people are incarcerated due to an alleged criminal act, whether they have been convicted or not, the jail or prison has a responsibility to keep them safe and healthy. However, jails and prisons are often negligent towards their prisoners, which can result in them being injured or killed. Here are five ways that negligence can lead to preventable prison deaths:
(more…)In a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admitted that the company had retaliated against whistleblowers in the past. More than a dozen employees have spoken out about problems at the company, including its poor quality controls and continuing safety problems. These issues may have contributed to safety problems that have resulted in a number of high-profile mechanical failures, including numerous deaths.
(more…)Malicious prosecution is when the police or prosecutors accuse or convict someone of a crime they did not commit. While it is entirely possible for someone to be falsely accused of a crime for understandable reasons, in many other cases it is the result of retribution, revenge, or some other underhanded motive. Here are six potential signs that you may have been the victim of malicious prosecution:
(more…)Every day, regular citizens suffer from police brutality and other forms of civil rights violations. When this happens, they may suffer from physical harm, economic costs, and damage to their personal and professional lives. Here are seven ways the police may violate your civil rights:
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