Grand Jury Clears Two Former Jasper Cops Who Beat Woman in Jail
A grand jury has cleared two police officers who were caught on tape beating a black woman inside the Jasper City Jail last year.
Tag Archives: police brutality
Houston Cops Always Justified in Shootings. Always.
Houston police kill an average of one person every three weeks. According to all evaluating groups, they also never make mistakes.
Cops in Austin, Dallas, Galveston and Hearne Punished for Brutality This Week
Recent stories from diverse parts of Texas suggest that increased awareness, public pressure and new technology are creating more accountability for law enforcement officers engage in police brutality.
Shades of Gray in Orange
After a black police officer kills a white war hero, a town begins its murky search for justice.
How the Houston Cop Who Killed an Unarmed, Disabled Man Was Found Innocent
The Houston Police Department announced the results of its yearlong investigation into the shooting death of Brian Claunch, a mentally ill double amputee killed by an officer last September after refusing to drop a pen. HPD cleared the officer, Matthew Marin, of any wrongdoing, as have the FBI and a grand jury.
Conroe Police Officer Indicted for Shooting Unarmed Teen
An off-duty Conroe police sergeant has been indicted for apparently shooting a teen in the back of the head. A Harris County grand jury hasn’t indicted an officer for a shooting in more than four years.
Observer Podcast Episode 25: Police Brutality in Houston
In this episode, we hear how an 8-month Observer investigation of HPD shows that police brutality goes largely unpunished in Houston.
The Horror Every Day: Police Brutality In Houston Goes Unpunished
The Houston Police Department rarely punishes its officers for excessive force.