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Texas Tech police officer killed – Freshman student in custody

October 10, 2017 World Justice News 0

A Texas Tech University police officer was shot dead Monday after bringing a suspect into custody at the campus police headquarters, authorities said. A call for a student “welfare check” led campus officers to a […]

Man held after woman police officer is found dead in lake

September 30, 2017 World Justice News 0

A woman found dead in a lake is believed to have been a serving female police officer, Cheshire Police said. The body, which was found at about 03:45 BST at Poynton Park in Cheshire, is […]

‘sex obsessed’ helicopter film PC jailed

August 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

A “sex-obsessed” police officer who used his force helicopter to film people having sex has been jailed. “Team deviant” Adrian Pogmore admitted four charges of misconduct in a public office. He was jailed for a […]

Philando Castile Death – Police Officer Charged

November 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez faces three criminal charges for the killing of Philando Castile, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday. Choi said it was his conclusion that “use of deadly force by […]

Police Officer Gave Homeless Man Sandwich Containing Feces

November 6, 2016 World Justice News 0

A San Antonio police officer has been fired after an internal investigation determined he tried to give a homeless man a sandwich with feces inside it. Police Chief William McManus said in a statement Friday […]

Police Officer Dies After Far-Right Shooting

October 20, 2016 World Justice News 0

A police officer has died after being shot during a raid at the German home of a far-right extremist. The 32-year-old officer was part of an armed response unit which was sent to seize firearms […]

Police Officer Killed and Dismembered on Sex Date

October 20, 2016 World Justice News 0

A police officer was strangled and his body dismembered and partially dissolved in a bath of acid, a court has heard. The Old Bailey was told PC Gordon Semple, 59, had made a date with […]

Appeal continues for Halifax officer demoted for excessive force

September 20, 2016 goattank 0

A hearing continued Tuesday for Halifax Regional Police Const. Matthew MacGillivray, who is appealing a demotion from the rank of sergeant to constable. The police force’s complaints commission found MacGillivray used excessive force, was discourteous and acted discreditably […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

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Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]