Excessive force articles
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Former Albuquerque officer, accused of excessive force, to stand trial
In the video, the officer can be heard saying: “Hi sir, Albuquerque Police. Go ahead and grab all your money. Let’s walk out, ok?”
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New Orleans police accused of excessive force as Gaza protesters arrested
Protesters arrested in city’s historic French Quarter as witnesses allege officers used ‘indiscriminate’ force to clear protestPolice arrested a dozen pro-Palestine protesters in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, as efforts to set up an encampment in the city’s center were suppressed by local law-enforcement officers.Officers used batons and tasers on protesters who had congregated in Jackson Square Park, according to eyewitnesses and video reviewed by the Guardian. Three people received...
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Doncaster PC to appear in court on assault charge for alleged 'excessive force' during arrest
A police officer is to be charged with assault after claims he used excessive force during an arrest in Doncaster. PC Connor Smith, 28, who works in a neighbourhood policing team in Doncaster, is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday (April 22). The summons relates to an allegation that excessive force was used during an arrest in the Doncaster area on July 19 2023. He has been suspended pending the criminal proceedings and an internal misconduct investigation.