Tag: Stephen Janis
American Police Have Stashed Away Billions-And You Are Paying The Bill
The first part of our investigation into the hidden costs of policing reveals the exorbitant amount of money funneled to police through police pension funds; a PAR conversation with guest Otto the Watchdog. Please join…
Despite Pandemic, Police Continue To Retaliate
We speak with cop watcher and auditor John Filax and find out first hand what police retaliation looks like as we interview Deja, Ramsey Orta’s fiancee who has spent months in prison after filming Eric…
Wall Street Is Profiting From Police Brutality
Taxpayers are paying double for police brutality settlements thanks to cities and towns buying bonds from Wall Street to finance payouts for officer misconduct. San Diego cop watcher Kat from Irate Productions discusses recent police…
The ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Video Police Don’t Want You To See
The death of Anton Black in 2018 was caught on camera but did not lead to charges against the police involved. We spoke with his family about how they say authorities stonewalled their demands for…
Independent Autopsy Concludes George Floyd’s Death Was A Homicide
An independent autopsy released by Floyd’s family raises serious questions about the previous findings, which implied underlying health issues were responsible for his death. Forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht says police should never place downward…
Police Brutality Protesters Met With More Brutality: Is Martial Law Next?
Police across the US have met protesters with violence, tear gas, and rubber bullets. We speak with Otto the Watchdog, injured by police in Denver, and Tawanda Jones, who has led peaceful anti-brutality protests since…
New Details Of Deadly No-Knock Warrant Show Just How Reckless Police Can Be
PAR uncovers new information on the dangers of serving no-knock warrants and analyzes the raid that killed 26-year-old EMT Breonna Taylor. Cop watcher Kenneth Dunham alleges continued intimidation from local Oregon police. Please join journalists…
Outrage In Minneapolis After Police Killing Caught On Video
The city roils after the death of George Floyd as police confronted protesters and the mayor urged prosecutors to charge the officers involved. Please join journalists Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for this important episode…
A Blueprint For Violence: Police Training Manual Reveals Disturbing Methods
A training manual obtained by PAR raises questions about what cops are being taught and how they handle encounters with civilians. PAR speaks with Jaelyn Cedillo of Pueblo, CO, whose brother was gunned down by…
Police Are Arresting Protesters Over Facebook Posts—And It’s Just The Beginning
The FBI investigated and arrested Michael Avery for posting on Facebook about a Black Lives Matter protest. We talk with a tech industry whistleblower about “snitch apps” and how law enforcement uses technology to “protect”…
Cop Pulled A Gun On Woman’s Unarmed Son, Then Used Facebook Posts Against Her In Court
PAR investigates police use of Facebook posts in the cases of Korryn Gaines, Arturo Adame, and Michael Avery, and follows Erica Hamlett’s fight for accountability for an off-duty officer who pulled a gun on her…
Why Do American Police Keep Shooting People In The Back?
Despite promises of reform, police are still killing. PAR examines the case of Rayshard Brooks, shot in the back twice as he fled police, and speaks with James McLynas, who says his lack of law…
Police Punish And Wall Street Profits
Taxpayers are paying double for police brutality settlements thanks to local governments buying bonds from Wall Street to cover payouts. San Diego cop watcher Kat from Irate Productions discusses recent police harassment of unarmed residents….
The Secretive Source Of Cash Police Unions Use To Block Reform
PAR investigates how police unions use taxpayer dollars to defend brutal police officers and block legislative change. We speak with a New York commuter who was arrested as a “violent” protestor for stopping her bicycle…
Mainstream media misses damning evidence in Blueleaks police data dump
The massive document dump reveals a troubling trend the mainstream media has overlooked: Tech companies monetizing criminal surveillance. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
The theology of police authority: the impact of Biblical text Romans 13
A deep dive into the inner workings of a church in Kenosha, WI that espouses the scripture of Romans 13 to imbue police authority with the power of the word of God. The department’s theology…
He exposed police corruption, now cops won’t leave him alone
The story of cop watcher Otto The Watchdog reveals how American law enforcement uses the criminal justice system to retaliate against critics and their families. But Otto is not alone, First Amendment activists, auditors and…
Drugged by the police: the rise of ketamine in the law enforcement arsenal
Colorado Councilwoman Anita Springsteen speaks out against the use of Ketamine to subdue her partner during an arrest and leads a crusade to put a moratorium on Ketamine usage across the state. Please join journalists…
The War On Pot Isn’t Over, Just Ask This Doctor Arrested for His Research
Retired cardiac surgeon Dr. David Allen discusses being targeted for asset forfeiture because he supports legal marijuana and medical research into cannabis. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Breaking: Another cop charged with assault, another example of a broken system
The latest charges against a Baltimore police officer for assault and misconduct highlight the inability of police to police themselves. And we analyze the exceptional privileges afforded to officers by a special set of laws:…
The arrest of a cop watcher shows injustice is the American way
Disabled free speech activist Blind Justice has been held in solitary confinement for a failure to appear charge, while George Floyd’s alleged murderer Derek Chauvin was released from prison. Please join journalists Taya Graham and…
K-9 attacks: The new (old) face of police brutality
Indiana mother Jennifer Fleming speaks out about the brutal and excessive police dog attack on her 19-year-old daughter and calls for police to rethink how these animals and their handlers are trained. Please join journalists…
This is how far cops will go to stop you from recording them
The arrest of citizen journalist James Freeman shows the extreme measures police in Arizona are taking to block the public from documenting routine police work and hide it from scrutiny. Please join journalists Taya Graham…
One frightening story reveals the true cost of rural overpolicing
A single dad goes camping with his kids and ends up in handcuffs; Then, PAR talks with Otto the Watchdog, a cop watcher who says he has been targeted for harassment for his First Amendment…
