Jason Kessler is pursuing anniversary rallies in Charlottesville and D.C. across from President Trump’s front lawn to discuss discrimination against white people and “civil rights abuse” by the government at last year’s rally. His D.C. application was approved by the National Park Service, which said they only focus on public…
Tag: Body Cams
Black Teen Shot in the Back While Running from White Police
Three hours on the job in East Pittsburgh, Penn., and a white officer’s first response is to shoot multiple rounds into unarmed Antwon Rose, a Black 17-year-old, running away. The officer didn’t run after the teen or Tase him, but instead cuffed an almost lifeless body. Rose died on the…
'Keep Your Hands on the Wheel, My Man'
Police officers treat Black motorists with less respect during traffic stops than white ones, new research from Stanford University confirmed. Seemingly subtle differences in language in fact highlight significant racial disparities. According to the study, titled “Language from police body camera footage shows racial disparities in officer respect,” these results…
Another Unarmed Black Man Killed by Chicago Police
Video footage was released on Friday of the shooting death of Paul O’Neal, an 18-year-old unarmed Black man, by a Chicago police officer on July 28. O’Neal was suspected of driving a stolen vehicle, and a chase with police ensued. Video footage shows officers handcuffing O’Neal after he is shot…
Police Body Cam Footage Possibly Going Public in D.C.
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington, D.C., has proposed a plan that would make most police body cam video footage available to the public. Exceptions would be made for videos taken in places that are considered private and where people expect privacy (particularly video taken indoors), both of which would…