Criminal Law

Officer Shot!
An IMPD police officer was shot tonight on Indianapolis’ east side.  No word yet on his condition, but he was part of a team serving a warrant on a suspect. I’ve been worried about this for a while...

Philly police officer shot and killed responding to bank robbery
Levon Warner, a former heavyweight boxer, has been charged with the slaying Saturday of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, who was shot after he reportedly pulled over the suspect vehicle from a bank robbery...

Accused Police Officer in New York Taser Death Commits Suicide at Police Station
The tragic case of Iman Morales just got more tragic. Morales was found dancing naked on the top of a ledge. Police shot him with a taser, resulting in his fall and death. It was an obviously poor decision in violation of department guidelines...

TX man sort of wins argument with his naked mom, age 73
From the Dallas Morning News: A 73-year-old Fort Worth woman shot her finger after arguing with her son because she had been walking around the house naked, police said. Police say she was loading the gun when this happened...

Dumbass Chicago Illinois Police Officer Shoots At Dog, Hits A Female Police Officer
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - A police officer is in good condition Friday evening after she was accidentally shot in the South Side Pilsen neighborhood. The officer was shot about 7:50 p.m. at West Cullerton and South Morgan streets, according to police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli...

Independence chase ends in officer-involved shooting
From Mark Morris: An Independence police officer shot a woman early this morning after a car chase that ended in Kansas City. Independence police said the suspect, driving what appeared to be a stolen car, bolted from a traffic stop...

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Fatal Drug Bust
City of Louisville awards family a $250,000 wrongful death settlement after a police officer shot a 19-year-old boy.

Unarmed Suspect Shot
Riverside, CA to pay $800,000 settlement in wrongful death shooting.

Police Officer Slander
City of Detroit agrees to $25,000 settlement.

Police Whistleblower
Officer awarded $980,000 for whistleblower violations and retaliation.

Police Officer
City of Tonawanda awards former employee $47,000 wrongful termination settlement.

Boat Crash
Police officer awarded $100,000 settlement after crashing into bridge piling while on duty.