Richmond Police Retract Disinformation Blaming George Floyd Protesters for Tear-Gassing The department was compelled to publicly admit that it had lied and apologize as part of a legal settlement.
L.A.’s Mayoral Candidates Mum after Police Attacks on Journalists at Roe v. Wade Protests At least eight attacks were reported during June 24 2022 demonstrations.
Did Josie Huang Identify Herself as Press While Being Arrested by Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies? The reporter's cell phone captured video debunking the claims by Los Angeles County authorities.
‘I Plan to Lead Another Non-Violent March Tomorrow’ A famous 1967 cartoon about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gained new attention in August 2020.
Is Pepper-Spraying Medical Supplies a War Crime? A journalist's footage from ongoing protests in Portland brought back to light a legal loophole concerning the use of chemical weapons.
Did the Mayor of Buffalo Call 75-year-old Martin Gugino ‘an Agitator’? Local and state leaders clashed over the police's violent handling of the longtime activist.
Was an Oregon Police Officer Caught Telling an Armed Man How to Avoid Curfew? Footage of the encounter in Salem spread from a live broadcast across virtually all social media.
Are New York City Police Officers Covering Badge Numbers with Black Bands During George Floyd Protests? A COVID-19 pandemic post from April 2020 was misconstrued as appearing after protests over the death of George Floyd spread beyond Minnesota and to New York.
Did George Floyd’s Autopsy Reveal ‘Potential Intoxicants’? Local medical examiners said there were no findings supporting "a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation."
‘Who is Derek M. Chauvin?’ A graphic spreading on social media recounted several incidents involving the former Minneapolis police officer.