San Francisco cops’ texts prompt huge investigation. Ian Furminger is a former San Francisco Police sergeant. In December, he was convicted of corruption. He had been stealing from suspects arrested for drug charges. He was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months in prison. At his bail hearing, prosecutors submitted his text messages. They were filled with racist and homophobic …
Ferguson, Now
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Houdini Suicide
Victor White shot himself while handcuffed On Mar. 2, Victor White was stopped by police in Louisiana. He consented to a pat-down. The officer found pot on him. White was handcuffed and taken to the Sheriff’s Office. Police say he became uncooperative and pulled a gun. Coroner says White shot himself near his right nipple. 2 abrasions were also found …
Update: Ferguson
The autopsy report, looting, and witness accounts Note: This story has been revised at 7:30pm to reflect the 2 autopsies conducted on Michael Brown that show conflicting bullet directions. Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer on 8/9. Police and witness accounts differ about what happened. An autopsy reveals that Brown was shot from behind. This may …
UPDATE: The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue after Michael Brown killed Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with police left Brown shot dead. UPDATE More witnesses have come forward to dispute officers’ version of the confrontation. The Ferguson community has been protesting for 4 days. Rioting and looting has occurred. Ferguson PD has arrested journalists and dismantled film crews’ …
The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue in Ferguson after Michael Brown killed Ferguson is a suburb outside St. Louis. Population 21,000. Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with a police officer ensued. Brown was shot multiple times and died. Police say Brown tried to take the officer’s gun. Witnesses say Brown had his hands up in surrender. The …