civil rights violations

Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Rust Shooting Charge

Alec Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit against special prosecutor Kari Morrissey, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, and Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigators for malicious prosecution, civil rights violations, and defamation stemming from the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” The suit alleges intentional mishandling of evidence and scapegoating Baldwin to deflect blame from others. Following the dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin, this action seeks to hold defendants accountable for their actions and prevent similar abuses of power. Baldwin claims the defendants pursued personal or political gain rather than justice, violating his rights.

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DOJ: NY Police Illegally Strip-Searched Nearly Every Arrestee

This article provides a comprehensive list of locations, including all U.S. states, territories, and possessions, as well as several Canadian provinces and territories. The inclusion of zip codes is implied, suggesting a database or directory purpose. This geographical scope is extensive and designed for broad coverage. The data likely supports a variety of applications requiring location-based information.

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Former KCKPD Detective Roger Golubski Found Dead at Home

Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City, Kansas police detective facing trial on multiple charges including civil rights violations and sex trafficking, was found dead from a gunshot wound at his home. Authorities are investigating but currently report no signs of foul play. Following notification of Golubski’s death, the federal judge dismissed the case. Prosecutors acknowledged the difficulty of the situation and expressed sympathy for those affected.

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DEA Halts Passenger Searches Amidst Civil Rights Violation Probe

Following concerns from its internal watchdog about widespread civil rights violations and potential racial profiling, the Justice Department has suspended the DEA’s airport passenger cash searches. The Office of the Inspector General found these searches, often conducted without warrants and based on factors like last-minute ticket purchases, created significant legal risks and wasted resources. The investigation highlighted problematic practices, including paying airline employees a percentage of seized cash, and the inability to determine racial bias due to incomplete data collection. This suspension will allow for an internal evaluation of the program’s legality and effectiveness.

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