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Police brutality reaches record levels in the U.S.
Fears for Americans as police brutality reaches record levels
Frightening statistics reveal nearly one in three people who have been killed by U.S. police officers since 2015 were trying to flee.
This number is rising, with police brutality now reaching record levels.
In the seven years since 2015, 2500 people have lost their lives when authorities fatally shot or use lethal force against them as they tried to get away.
This averages out to around one killing a day of someone running or trying to escape.
In 2022 alone, officers have killed 633 people, including 202 who were fleeing.
“The only person left to tell the story is the cop.”
Adante Pointer, a civil rights lawyer SPEAKING TO THE GUARDIAN
Research shows many of these incidents begin at traffic stops where there was no indication of crimes prompting police contact.
Hunted down and confronted – some people were shot in the back while running and others were just passengers in vehicles.
It’s Black Americans who are disproportionately affected, making up 32 per cent of all individuals killed by police while fleeing.
It’s a concerning trend and one that is growing.
What’s even more worrying is the lack of accountability
But with police brutality reaching record levels, data tells us prosecution remains rare.
Of the 2500 people killed while fleeing, only 50, or 2 per cent, have faced criminal charges.
Experts believe this is a clear indication of how the U.S. justice system favours officers over civilians.
They warn it also exposes fundamental flaws in police departments.
Laws have long protected police officers.
In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled officers can use lethal force against a fleeing person if they reasonably believed the person was an imminent threat.
They later added that an officer’s ‘state of mind’ and ‘fear’ in the moment is also a relevant factor.
The fact is us police officers kill more people in a week than many countries do in years.
These numbers haven’t budged since the start of the Black Lives Matter movement, in fact they’re only rising.
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Violence broke out in The Hague
Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.
Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.
Violence broke out in The Hague as Dutch police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of anti migration demonstrators. The protest, organised by a right wing activist just weeks before a national election, turned chaotic with thirty people arrested and two officers injured.
Protesters waved Dutch flags and far right symbols while clashing with authorities, throwing rocks and bottles. A police car was set alight, a highway was blocked, and the headquarters of the centre left D66 party was vandalised, with its leader condemning the destruction as an attack on democracy.
Far right leader Geert Wilders, who currently leads in opinion polls, condemned the violence despite being invited to attend.
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Elon Musk was seen at State Farm Stadium
Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.
Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.
Elon Musk was seen among tens of thousands of mourners at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where a memorial service was held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, filled with attendees wearing red, white, and blue, became the stage for one of the largest political memorials in recent history.
Musk joined a high-profile guest list that included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and media figures such as Tucker Carlson. His presence underscored the mix of politics, culture, and celebrity that surrounded the event.
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Snipers rev up crowds at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.
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At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Phoenix, thousands of supporters gathered for an event that blended solemn remembrance with political spectacle. The security presence was immense, resembling the scale of a state funeral or even a major sporting event.
From the rooftops, Secret Service snipers became an unexpected part of the performance, drawing loud cheers from mourners below. Their presence highlighted the extraordinary security measures put in place for the controversial conservative activist.
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