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Feb 24, 2023

Family Of Man Killed By Off-Duty Officer At Wharf Says Decision Not To File Charges ‘Heartbreaking’

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. announced Thursday that it is not pressing charges against Lt. Jason Bagshaw, who killed 23-year-old Lazarus Wilson last summer.

Jul 20, 2021

Prince George’s County Pays $2.3M Settlement To Black, Latinx Police Officers Following Discrimination Lawsuit

The settlement is a fraction of the almost $18 million the county spent fighting the lawsuit.

Jul 07, 2021

Alexandria Redirects Funds From School Police To A New Youth Mental Health Program

The decision by the Alexandria City Council drew objections from the city’s school board.

Jun 30, 2021

Uses Of Force Against Black, White People By Fairfax County Police Are High, Disproportionate, Study Says

Some community groups took issue with the study’s methodology.

Apr 07, 2021

Package Of Maryland Police Reform Bills Heads To Gov. Hogan’s Desk

The bills mandate body-worn cameras and replace the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.

Nov 23, 2020

D.C. Teen Authors Reflect On Police Brutality And Racial Justice In 2020 Children’s Books

In a year of protests and social isolation, teen authors are processing the news through their own stories and illustrations.

Sep 25, 2020

‘Acknowledge Our Pain’: Families Of Prince George’s Police Brutality Victims Say Reforms Have Been Inadequate

Family members of people killed or injured by police in the county presented a list of demands for immediate change — and rejected County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ chosen approach for reform.

Sep 08, 2020

Delivery Driver, Security Guard Press Charges Against Each Other After Violent Altercation at Popeyes

Protesters gathered at the Capitol Heights Popeyes on Monday to demonstrate. The delivery driver sees the incident as part of a larger narrative of law enforcement brutality against Black people.

Aug 28, 2020

‘You Relive It’: Loved Ones Of People Killed By Local Police Shared Memories On Eve Of National March

Attendees gathered together for an intimate event that included prayer, a ceremony, and a butterfly release.

Jul 27, 2020

Dozens Of Organizations Call For Maryland’s General Assembly To Address Police Brutality

Maryland’s last General Assembly session ended more than two weeks early when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March.

 
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