Memphis on edge ahead of violent arrest video’s release
Memphis is on edge ahead of possible release of footage of Black man Tyre Nichols' violent arrest that led to firings of 5 cops after he... More
January 23, 2023
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Police Brutality
This category examines those that are marginalized and disproportionately impacted by police brutality, such as police shootings, wrongful arrests and physical abuse of civilians.
Colorado officials plead not guilty in Elijah McClain case
First responders charged in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was forcibly restrained and injected with a sedative, entered not guilty pleas. More
January 20, 2023
Court asked to void verdict against ex-cop in Floyd’s murder
Even if Derek Chauvin wins his appeal, his federal sentence will keep him in prison longer than his state sentence likely would. More
January 18, 2023
Influential Black rights cases in Court TV history
A look at some cases involving Black rights that Court TV has covered, as well as some of the legal stories that shaped Black History. More
January 15, 2023
Los Angeles chief ‘deeply concerned’ by 2 police shootings
Officers used physical force and a stun gun during a confrontation lasting several minutes, during which Keenan Anderson screamed for help and struggled. More
January 13, 2023
Attorney: Ex-officer who killed Lyoya shouldn’t face trial
Ex-cop Christopher Schurr, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya, seeks to toss ruling that a jury trial should be held. More
January 10, 2023
Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot
Mark Capps was accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint earlier in that same day in Nashville. More
January 10, 2023
Court TV’s Year in Review: Defendants who took the stand in 2022
Judge Ashley Willcott says, 'No one can predict what a defendant fighting for their life is going to do or say in front of the... More
December 30, 2022
Jury deliberates ex-Texas officer’s sentence in killing
Ex-cop Aaron Dean, who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson, faces up to 20 years in prison when he's sentenced. More
December 19, 2022
Sentencing phase underway in police killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean faces up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 19, 2022
Louisiana officers charged in Black motorist’s deadly arrest
5 Louisiana officers were charged with state crimes ranging from negligent homicide to malfeasance in the deadly arrest of Ronald Greene. More
December 16, 2022
Texas officer convicted in killing of Atatiana Jefferson
Former Texas police officer Aaron Dean was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window of her home. More
December 15, 2022
$3M deal reached over police shooting of Pharrell’s cousin
City of Virginia Beach to pay $3M to settle a lawsuit from the family of Donovon Lynch, a Black man and cousin of Pharrell Williams... More
December 14, 2022
Jury deliberating in Texas officer’s murder trial
The jury took up the case after six days of testimony and argument in Aaron Dean's long-delayed trial for killing Atatiana Jefferson. More
December 14, 2022
Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back gets 3.5-year term
Ex-Minneapolis cop J. Alexander Kueng, who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another cop kneeled on his neck, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison. More
December 9, 2022
Minneapolis to buy gas station at site of Floyd’s killing
Minneapolis will buy the gas station at the intersection where George Floyd was killed and turn it into a racial justice healing center and memorial. More
December 9, 2022
Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in George Floyd protests
City of Minneapolis reaches $600K settlement with 12 protesters injured during demonstrations after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd. More
November 30, 2022
Navy SEAL wins appeal of sentence in soldier’s hazing death
Military appeals court orders new sentencing hearing for Navy SEAL Tony DeDolph, who got 10 years in prison for his role in a Green Beret's... More
November 21, 2022
Suspended Georgia sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses
Prosecutors said Victor Hill had detainees strapped into restraint chairs for hours even though they posed no threat. More
October 27, 2022
Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
The plea deal for J. Alexander Kueng calls for 3 1/2 years in prison, with prosecutors agreeing to drop a count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. More
October 24, 2022
2 cops head to trial for aiding George Floyd’s killing
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao. They're charged with aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter. More
October 24, 2022
Detainees testify in rights abuse trial of Georgia sheriff
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is standing trial on federal charges that he violated the rights of seven detainees. More
October 19, 2022
Sheriff charged with civil rights violations to stand trial
Victor Hill fired 27 deputies on his first day, and his tough-on-crime stance has included using a tank owned by the sheriff's office during drug... More
October 12, 2022
State, cops seek to bar evidence in trial over Floyd killing
All parties have filed more than 100 motions to limit testimony or evidence, many relying heavily on what happened at the previous two trials in... More
October 10, 2022
Ex-cop Lane gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding Floyd death
In his plea agreement, Thomas Lane admitted that he knew from his training that restraining Floyd in that way created a serious risk of death. More
September 21, 2022
Texas board denies posthumous pardon for George Floyd
Texas board declines request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-cop. More
September 16, 2022
Chauvin moved to Arizona federal pen in George Floyd killing
Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona. More
August 26, 2022
Ex-cop Lane will report to Colorado prison in Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, will do his time at a low-security federal... More
August 17, 2022
Thao, Kueng say they rejected plea deal in Floyd killing
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. More
August 15, 2022
Monday hearing set for 2 ex-cops in George Floyd’s killing
A judge scheduled a hearing for Monday on the “status of plea negotiations” for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing... More
August 11, 2022
