Police brutality

Lake Charles Police Video Sparks Outrage Over Wheelchair Arrest

Footage shows escalating tensions in a Lake Charles lot turning brutal as cops drag Tyler Laday from his chair, for "disturbing the peace."
12/04/2025

White Deputies Charged in 2017 Murder of Black Man Have Been Cleared

Georgia jury acquits three former deputies in Eurie Lee Martin’s fatal tasing, leaving lesser charges unresolved after an eight-year legal fight.
12/01/2025

They Paralyzed A Black Man. The Punishment? Fifteen Bucks.

After one of the biggest police brutality payouts ever, two former officers walk away with suspended sentences and $15 court fees—no jail time.
11/24/2025

Suspended Baltimore Officer Indicted After Viral Video Shows Him Driving Cruiser at Black Man

State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced multiple charges—including attempted murder—against Officer Robert A. Parks after prosecutors say he used his patrol car to chase and strike a civilian
11/17/2025
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Family of Kingsley Fifi Bimpong Files Federal Lawsuit After He Dies From Untreated Stroke in Police Custody

The postal worker reportedly suffered a medical emergency behind bars, but officers failed to get him help.
10/14/2025

New Bodycam Footage Shows New York Corrections Officers Beating Inmate Who Later Died

Disturbing video reveals Marcy Correctional Facility officers repeatedly striking Robert Brooks.
12/30/2024

Former Kansas Police Detective Accused of Assaulting Women Found Dead

Roger Golubski was facing multiple charges of sexual assault and exploitation of vulnerable women.
12/02/2024

Ex-Columbus Officer Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Holding Cellphone and Keys

Andre Hill was walking out of a garage when he was shot and killed by Adam Coy on Dec. 22, 2020.
11/05/2024
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Black America Votes: The Biden Interview
Black America Votes: The Biden Interview

In this BET News special, journalist Ed Gordon interviews President Biden about his campaign and the administration's record of addressing the key issues that matter to Black Americans.
07/18/2024

Colorado Town Settles With Family Who Was Held At Gunpoint By Police For $1.9 Million

The city of Aurora settled with Brittney Gilliam after she sued the police department and the officers involved in the incident of excessive force.
02/06/2024

Aurora, Colo., Paramedics On Trial Say They Tried To Save Elijah McClain

The first responders face multiple charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide.
12/20/2023