Public Must Focus On Tackling Barriers To Police Accountability
Practicing in civil rights litigation, we see a lot of police officers abuse their power. Unfortunately, there are many reasons police...
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Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.
Joshua Newville
Aug 14, 2014
Multiple Allegations of Civil Rights Violations in Ferguson, Missouri
Since the police shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old black male in Ferguson, Missouri last week, the town of 21,000 people has...
Joshua Newville
Jun 18, 2013
Increase in Minneapolis Police Misconduct Lawsuits: a Result of Failed Oversight?
A civilized society depends on a well-maintained police force dedicated to service and protection. However, when officers stray from the...
Joshua Newville
Sep 11, 2012
Video Captures St. Paul Police Brutality
St. Paul Police Officer Jesse Zilge is at home this week, pending the results of an expedited internal affairs investigation. Video...
Joshua Newville
Aug 2, 2012
Gutting of Police Review Authority Could Mean Increase in Lawsuits
The City of Minneapolis has paid out more than $15 million in the last six years for lawsuits alleging police misconduct. In a one-two...
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