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An illustration shows shattered glass with images inside of the shards. The images are SWAT team officers entering in an apartment, pieces of glass on top of a bed, and a Black woman crouching on the floor with her hands over her head.
Life Inside December 8
I ‘Stood My Ground’ — but It Was the Police Raiding My House
Diamonds Ford thought she was shooting at an intruder when Florida cops raided her home without knocking. Then she was charged with attempted murder.
By Diamonds Ford as told to
Three SWAT team members, wearing helmets, green uniforms and protective gear with the label "SHERIFF" on their backs, hold assault rifles while standing on a staircase.
Closing Argument October 28, 2023
They Shot at Police. Were They Standing Their Ground?
No-knock raids often end in tragedy — and some civilians face prosecution for shooting back.
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Protesters at a park hold signs that reads "Too many mothers is grieving, they killing us for no reason," "They killing kids, wondering why the summer so cold. Justice for Ralph Yarl!!" and "Say his name, justice for Ralph Yarl." People with bullhorns and cameras stand in the background.
Closing Argument April 29, 2023
When ‘Shoot-First Culture’ Meets ‘Fear and Paranoia’
In less than a week, seven people were shot after doing the ordinary — ringing a doorbell or turning around in a driveway.
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Smoke rises from a shopping center burned by rioters early Thursday morning April 30, 1992 as the Los Angeles skyline is partially obscured by smoke. More than 300 fires were reportedly set after four police officers were acquitted Wednesday of the beating of motorist Rodney King. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Quiz March 2, 2016
How Much Do You Remember About the Rodney King Beating and Riots?
Twenty-five years ago, the first viral video captured police brutality and shook the nation.
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