Tag: Baltimore Police
‘I Refuse to Let This City Sweep My Son’s Death Under the Rug’
In our ongoing series of stories investigating the consequences of decades of unconstitutional and racist policing we spoke to Greta Carter-Willis, whose 14-year old son was shot dead by police in 2006 in the kitchen…
On Police Reform, Rhetoric Without Action is Meaningless
Advocates say efforts to reform the troubled Baltimore Police department are flailing because the city is not implementing real change Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
The Baltimore Bureau Podcast Show: July 20, 2018
This week Eze and Khalilah discuss reporting from the Baltimore Bureau including concerns about Baltimore police overtime, immigrant rights advocacy, and which candidates for Governor of Maryland transportation advocates are supporting. They also review Marc…
After a Murder, A Community Seeks Answers
20 year old Rashard Queen was killed in Baltimore’s Ednor Gardens neighborhood last month, prompting community members to seek answers to the city’s murder epidemic Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Even Under Federal Monitoring, American Police Ignore the Law
A scathing report from the monitors tasked with reporting on the Baltimore Police Department’s compliance with a federal consent decree found the dysfunctional agency violated the law after the shooting of homicide detective Sean Suiter…
Commissioner Says Fellow Officer Did Not Have to Stop Cop Beatdown (2/2)
In a press conference after a video surfaced showing a Baltimore police officer repeatedly punching a city residents Commissioner Gary Tuggle says the second officer on the scene could not intervene because he feared for…
Report Stirs Controversy over Detective’s Mysterious Death
Former Police Commander Neill Franklin analyzes the recent report on the death of Baltimore Homicide Detective Sean Suiter, who was found shot in the head with his own gun in November 2017 Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Are Baltimore Police Stealing Overtime?
A new audit concludes that the Baltimore Police Department cannot stop fraud and abuse of overtime, and that controls are so lax that officials can’t determine how many hours officers are actually working Visit https://therealnews.com…
Sessions’ Move to Block Reform: Just one Example of Policing’s Immense Political Power
A last second order signed by the former Attorney General to rollback the DOJ’s police oversight efforts is just one of a myriad of roadblocks to reform in a country where police unions and special…
An Off-Duty Cop Pulled a Gun on Teen Waiting for a Bus, How Will the City Respond?
The nearly deadly encounter between an unarmed teen and an off-duty Baltimore police officer still haunts the family, but the recent controversy involving the city’s civilian review board may leave them with nowhere to turn…
When a Cop Pulled a Gun on an Unarmed Teen, This Mom Fought Back—and Won
After an off-duty police officer pulled a gun on her 16-year old son waiting for a bus without saying he was a cop, Erica Hamlett successfully battled the system to have the officer held accountable…
City Gave 8 Cops License to Terrorize Residents, Now Officials Say They’re Not Responsible
As fall-out from the Gun Trace Task Force continues to unfold in Baltimore, top city officials are saying the officers were acting outside the scope of their employment and cannot be held liable for robbing…
Militarized Policing and Corruption: A Perfect Match
A recent string of police scandals reveals how heavy-handed policing and monetized misery work in tandem to exacerbate the county’s entrenched social ills Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating…
Cop Caught on Body Cam Arresting a Man for Talking
The illegal arrest by a Baltimore City cop has lead to charges of false imprisonment and misconduct, but also reveals a deep-rooted reason why police seek to silence critics Subscribe to our page and support…
Cops Raided This Black-Owned Business Eight Times, and They Still Weren’t Done
To understand how policing affects the psyche of a community, we explore the story of black business owner in Baltimore who was raided so many times he filed a lawsuit, and won Subscribe to our…
Exclusive: Baltimore Cop Convicted of Pulling Gun on Pedestrian He Almost Hit
The Real News has learned a Baltimore police officer was convicted of 1st degree assault for pulling a gun on pedestrian who he almost hit with his car. Please join Taya Graham and Stephen Janis…
How Cops Avoid Mandatory Minimum Sentences That Would Put Anyone Else In Jail
In an exclusive an interview with the victim of a nearly deadly encounter with a cop, Kevon Miller describes how the officer avoided jail time despite committing a crime that required a mandatory minimum sentence….
Eyewitness Accounts And Documents Reveal Prosecutors Ignored Major Details Of Freddie Gray’s Death
The new report in The Appeal shows the amount of omitted information, and raises questions about why the state chose to not investigate further when building their case. Producer: Ericka Blount Danois Director/Video Editor: Will…
A Story That Shows The Depth Of Police Corruption And Brutality
Authors Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberg wrote “I Got A Monster: The Rise and Fall Of America’s Most Corrupt Police Squad,” a Baltimore story that is a warning to the nation. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju…
Police release images of “persons of interest” in Morgan State University shooting | full video
Baltimore police on Friday released images and a video of the two “persons of interest” in connection with Tuesday night’s shooting at Morgan State University. Police announced a $9,000 reward for anyone with information leading…
Bodycam Shows Cops Shooting Man Armed With Two Knives
** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** Baltimore police released footage from police body cameras that show officers shooting a suspect. Police officials viewed the public release as…