Browsing the archives for the police brutality tag

Law Enforcement Series: Kathryn WinkfeinPosted By: John Russell

Who: Kathryn Winkfein – A 72-year-old great grandmother
What: She was pulled over for driving 15 MPH above the speed limit in a construction zone where she refused to oblige the officers orders, used abusive language, and became “violent”.
Where: Highway 71 and Bee Creek in Travis County, Texas
When: Incident occurred May 11, 2009, but the footage [...]

Law Enforcement Series: Michael MineoPosted By: John Russell

Who: A 24-year-old man named Michael Mineo
What: The New York Police Department is being sued by Michael because officers are being accused of sexually assaulting him with a night stick after he fled the scene for smoking marijuana.
Where: Prospect Park Subway Station
When: October 15, 2008 is when the incident occurred. Filed a lawsuit [...]

Law Enforcement Series: Christopher HarrisPosted By: John Russell

As I have mentioned to some members within our organization already, I am planning to slowly compile a list of examples when police violate the law they are instituted to protect and make these available for view on these internets. The purpose of this series is not to slander, push aside, or belittle the [...]