The Most Uncomfortable Truth About Police Brutality
In an article published in The Week on Friday, Scott Lemieux reminds readers of one of the most troubling aspects of the murder of Walter...
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Posts from Joshua Newville, a Minnesota employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and mediator.
Joshua Newville
Feb 13, 2015
Alabama Police Officer Paralyzes Visiting Grandfather
A problem with officers who engage in violations of the 4th Amendment (excessive force, unlawful arrest, and unreasonable search and...
Joshua Newville
Nov 13, 2014
#Pointergate Highlights Mpls Police Union As Barrier To Accountability
In August 2012, I wrote about the problem with the City of Minneapolis dispensing with civilian review of police officers’ conduct. That...
Joshua Newville
Aug 28, 2014
St. Paul Police Inexplicably Arrest and Taze Black Man
In an alarming video posted to YouTube this week, two St. Paul police officers violently arrested and tazed a black man who was simply...
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...
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