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WATCH: Deputy Punches Mother Twice as She Holds Her Infant Son

by Matt Agorist | Jul 19, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

In another alarming episode of law enforcement brutality, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was caught on camera punching a mother who was holding her infant during a traffic stop in Palmdale, a suburb northeast of Los Angeles, in July 2022. Sheriff Robert Luna has condemned the incident as "completely unacceptable," and the deputy involved, whose name has yet to be released, has been taken off field duty and disciplined—allegedly. The shocking body cam footage reveals a tense scene, with five officers surrounding the woman as she refuses to hand over her child, saying, "You're all gonna...

WATCH: Cop Arrested After Punching Compliant Man, Bashing His Head into Concrete Floor

by Matt Agorist | Jun 22, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

In a disturbing revelation that questions the sanity of those entrusted with upholding the law, a Warren police officer, identified as Matthew James Rodriguez, was caught on camera brutally assaulting an inmate within the precinct walls. The brutal beatdown, which is far removed from any semblance of due process or justice, unfolded on June 13th, and the details were shared with the public during a press conference this week. The victim was no angel and had been charged with carjacking and weapons charges. He deserved his day in court and potentially jail time—but now stands to receive a...

WATCH: Waco Cops Go to Wrong Home, Kill Innocent Couple’s Dog

by Matt Agorist | Jun 15, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

A horrific turn of events unfolded in Texas when Waco Police officers, responding to a 911 call, arrived at the wrong address and fatally shot an innocent couple's dog. Bodycam footage of this gross incompetence has been released by the Waco Police, which provides a harrowing view of the entire incident. The act of puppycide occurred when the police dispatch system unwittingly autocorrected the original address reported in the 911 call—from the 3200 block of North 20th A Street to North 20th Street—sending officers to the wrong home. A tragic case of technology failing humanity at a critical...

Cop Arrested for Kidnapping and Handcuffing Innocent Man So His Brother Could Torture Him

by Matt Agorist | May 17, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

Highlighting the pervasive issue of police abuse, a North County Police Cooperative (NCPC) officer in St. Louis County, recently found himself on the receiving end of criminal charges. The charges came after a shocking revelation—this officer allegedly allowed his own brother to sadistically torture a handcuffed man, flagrantly abusing his authority in the process. The officer in question, Cpl. James Sims has since been dismissed from his post at the NCPC, following an intensive probe into his blatantly criminal conduct. He now faces a string of charges, including first-degree assault,...

The War on Drugs Is a Jobs Program…For Dogs

by Matt Agorist | May 1, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, some Minnesota politicians appear to be more concerned about the jobs of drug-sniffing dogs than the lives of humans impacted by cannabis prohibition. As the push for cannabis legalization in Minnesota gains momentum, it seems the well-being of these K-9s has somehow become a primary argument against it. Minnesota's House of Representatives recently passed a bill to legalize non-medical marijuana for individuals 21 and older, with a vote of 71-59. However, Republican state Rep. Brian Johnson voiced his concern over the costs associated with...

WATCH: Cop Kills Fleeing 17 Year Old (No Charges Filed)

by Matt Agorist | Apr 27, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

A blatant example of excessive force has come to light as new video evidence reveals that Greensboro police officer Cpl. Matthew Sletten fatally shot unarmed 17-year-old Nasanto Crenshaw on August 21, 2022. The video clearly shows that the teen was attempting to flee and posed no immediate threat. Despite the harrowing footage, District Attorney Avery Crump has decided that the officer will not face charges in the shooting. The Greensboro Police Department recently released over 100 videos containing hours of footage from body-worn cameras and dash cameras, documenting the tragic event and...

WATCH: One Cop Holds Person Down, the Other Bashes Their Face In

by Matt Agorist | Apr 13, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured Articles

In a sickening display of police brutality, reminiscent of countless incidents we've exposed before, a Flint police officer was caught on camera mercilessly assaulting a handcuffed man. What should have been a routine arrest will now cost Flint taxpayers dearly all because an officer couldn't control his anger and took it out on a subdued, handcuffed victim. The video, obtained by MLive through the victim, clearly depicts Flint police officer Charles Redmond, 51, arriving at the scene and proceeding to shove Terry Taylor's face into a cement porch. Redmond then appears to pummel Taylor with...

The RESTRICT Act Is a Death Knell for Online Speech

by Matt Agorist | Mar 30, 2023 | Featured Articles

In an era where the world has become more Orwellian than Orwell himself could have ever imagined, it should come as no surprise that the US government is once again attempting to expand its stranglehold on individual liberty. Enter Senate Bill 686, also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act (RESTRICT Act). Far from being the limited TikTok ban it purports to be, the RESTRICT Act represents an unprecedented expansion of government power and surveillance, reaching into nearly every aspect of our digital lives. Make no...

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