Nowadays, whenever you turn on any news channel, there is always news about a police officer misusing his authority. From 1980 to 2019, 32,000 Americans were killed as a result of police violence, according to research published in Forbes. The researchers also noted that the number of deaths due to police brutality in the United …
Police Brutality is a Civil Rights Issue
A civil rights violation occurs when police employ excessive force or abuse. It has unfavorable effects on victims, including bodily injuries and emotional trauma. However, it continues to occur in the U.S. at an extraordinary rate. If you experienced police brutality, you have the legal right to file a lawsuit against the involved officers and …
High Profile Police Brutality Cases and Outcomes
The country has been increasingly conscious of the necessity to file legal claims following irrational, violent actions by law enforcement officers after a former Minneapolis police officer smashed his knee into the neck of George Floyd, resulting in his death. However, the difficulties survivors and victims experience during police brutality civil suits are less known. …