Sentences with phrase «other police misconduct»

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Despite continuing declines last month in most serious crimes, New York City has witnessed an increase in rape complaints, something police officials think has been caused by sexual misconduct allegations against Weinstein and other celebrities.

Indeed, a review of the statute's legislative memoranda and other supporting materials on file in the state library indicate lawmakers who voted in favor of the statute never considered that it would be used to conceal misconduct by police or correction officers.

The other seven counts include fourth - degree criminal mischief for damaging an exterior door to the residence; second - degree criminal trespass for going inside the dwelling; fourth - degree criminal facilitation for not seizing more than one - eighth of an ounce of cocaine from the residence; official misconduct for not seizing the cocaine; official misconduct for proposing the drug unit file a false report to cover up its illegal entry; second - degree offering a false instrument for filing; and official misconduct for offering overtime to another police officer to coverup what happened.

«It is clear that there was no fair and impartial investigation into the shooting and brutality since the defendant Mount Pleasant Police Department was assigned by District Attorney Janet DiFiore to lead the investigation into its own misconduct and brutality,» said Bonita Zelman, a lawyer representing Mr. Hinds and four other Pace students.

Despite continuing declines last month in most serious crimes, New York City has witnessed an increase in rape complaints, something police officials believe is due to awareness raised by sexual misconduct allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein and other celebrities.

The Civilian Complaint Review Board, the police watchdog agency investigating the misconduct claim against Pantaleo and others, is also seeking the minutes — not for public use but for private investigative reasons.

General News of Thursday, 17 May 2018 Source: classfmonline.com The clash between the two security forces left eight people injured The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have assured the public that the two institutions will address the misconduct of some personnel of the police and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recPolice Service and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have assured the public that the two institutions will address the misconduct of some personnel of the police and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recpolice and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recently.

The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have assured the public that the two institutions will address the misconduct of some personnel of the police and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recPolice Service and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have assured the public that the two institutions will address the misconduct of some personnel of the police and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recpolice and military who were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash in Tamale recently.

A coalition of lawyers and activists, citing a two - year study by University of Buffalo and Cornell law schools, asked the state attorney general in August to investigate what they contend is a pattern of illegal searches, discriminatory policing and other misconduct by the Buffalo Police Department.

The group bemoaned the misconduct by the security forces on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 where some personnel of the police and military were seen shooting sporadically and violently attacking each other in a free - for - all clash that resulted in eight injuries.

Stevenson alternates chapters on the shocking miscarriage of justice in McMillian's case, including police and prosecutorial misconduct, with other startling cases.

«A blog providing the knowledge you need to form your true beliefs about police misconduct, wrongful convictions, government transparency, and other civil rights issues.»

In New York, countless types of accidents and other causes of harm fall under the umbrella of personal injury, including auto accidents, construction incidents, police misconduct, assault and battery, medical malpractice, and slip and fall accidents.

The most current guide to protest law available covers this list of legislation, case law and more: • Austin v UK, ECtHR Grand Chamber, Judgment 15th March 2012 • Police Reform and Social Responsibilities Act 2011, ss141 - 149 • Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008 • R v Jones and others (2007) 1 AC 136 • R (LaPorte) v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire (2007) 2 AC 105 • Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2004 • Police Reform Act 2002 • Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 • Public Order Act 1986 • Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 • European Convention on Human Rights

Led by well - known attorney Brian T. Dunn, The Cochran Firm attorneys pride themselves in standing up for the rights of people and families who have been wronged by the conduct of others, be it a personal injury or wrongful death matter, or a case arising out of police abuse or government misconduct.

He argued, amongst other things, that the courts should stay his extradition as it was predicated on the misconduct of foreign police officers acting in the UK, who had entrapped him.

The seminar component of the Clinic examines the principal problems that lead to the conviction of the innocent and the leading proposals for reform, including mistaken eyewitness identification, false confessions, faulty forensic evidence, the role of forensic DNA testing, post-conviction remedies for innocence claims, the use of «jailhouse snitches» and other cooperating witnesses, incompetent defense counsel, and police and prosecutorial misconduct.