Police-involved shootings
- Black Lives Matter is a social movement and can’t be sued, Louisiana judge says
A federal judge has ruled that Black Lives Matter is a social movement rather than an entity and therefore cannot be sued, dismissing the complaint against the group and one of its activists by a Louisiana police officer.America - Blood, money & justice: Michael Brown settlement follows trend in officer-involved shootings
On August 9, 2014, unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The killing sparked nationwide protests against police brutality, but justice has only come in the form of a monetary settlement.America - Ferguson protest lawsuit revived by appeals court
A protester who claims police officers violated his constitutional rights during a protest in Ferguson, following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, has won the right to have his claims revived. Other claims against officials were also restored.America - Texas ex-officer indicted for killing teen at party
A white former police officer in Texas has been formally indicted on murder charges over the killing of a black teen who was leaving a party. The case is certain to reignite debate on race relations and controversial police tactics in the US.America - Laquan McDonald shooting trial: Judge drops out, 3 officers plead not guilty
Three Chicago, Illinois police officers charged with conspiracy to cover up their colleague’s 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan Mcdonald have pleaded not guilty, while the judge assigned to hear the case recused herself without explanation.America - Philando Castile’s family awarded $3mn in out-of-court settlement
The family of Philando Castile, the school cafeteria worker fatally shot by Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city of St. Anthony.America
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