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First LookFrom Goforth to Gliniewicz: Are fatal shootings police officers on the rise?The recent deaths of Lt. Charles Gliniewicz in Illinois and Deputy Darren Goforth in Texas have brought new attention to the risks members of law enforcement face on the job.
Can officers in Freddie Gray case get impartial juries in Baltimore?Judge Barry Williams ruled Wednesday that the officers will be tried separately, but a bigger decision looms: In a hearing next week, the judge will address a defense motion to move the trials out of Baltimore.
New Ferguson report offers lessons on police's handling of mass protestsOn Thursday, the Justice Department will release a report that highlights the missteps of law enforcement's handling of mass demonstrations following the Aug. 9, 2014, shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
First LookAudio, video recordings shed light on police shooting of Texas manRecently released evidence reveals new details on the circumstances surrounding last week's shooting of Gilbert Flores by two veteran deputies in Bexar County, Texas.
California ends indefinite solitary confinement. Will more states follow?Prisoner-rights advocates are hoping a settlement that effectively brings an end to indefinite solitary confinement in California will inspire other states to do the same.
First LookProtesters amass outside first hearing for Baltimore cops in Freddie Gray deathSecurity has been enhanced as protesters gather outside the first hearing for six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
First LookAfter 30 years in prison, brothers awarded $750,000 each for wrongful convictionThe half-brothers who were pardoned after three decades in prison will have a compensation hearing Wednesday. The two men could receive a combined total of $1.5 million compensation for wrongful conviction.
First LookAmid massive Illinois manhunt, a community remembers 'true American hero'Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was fatally shot while pursuing three men on Tuesday in Illinois. A massive manhunt is underway for individuals involved in the shooting.
First LookWhy California prison system is changing the way it treats gang leadersThe California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation secretary announced on Tuesday that the state's prisons will no longer house gang leaders in solitary confinement based on their actions outside of prison.
First LookIllinois officer down: Police take to swamps, air in manhunt of suspectsPolice in Illinois are engaged in a massive manhunt for three suspects believed to be involved in the shooting of an officer in Fox Lake, about 55 miles north of Chicago.
California to stop isolating gang leaders in prisonThe state is agreeing to segregate only inmates who commit new crimes behind bars and will no longer lock gang members in soundproofed, windowless cells.
First LookWhen police become targets: Obama calls ambushes 'affront to civil society'Deputy Darren Goforth was gunned down from behind while filling his patrol car with gas in what some authorities say was a deliberate targeting of a police officer.
First LookHow Baltimore is addressing spike in violent crimeBaltimore, like many US cities, has seen an increase in violent crime following an extended period of decline in crime.
LAPD and Dallas police get body cameras: New era of transparency?Los Angeles and Dallas police this week began using body cameras. Other cities are debating whether the cost is worth the benefits.
First LookWhy Supreme Court is still weighing in on same-sex marriageEmbattled Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis has been ordered by the Supreme Court to issue marriage licenses to both heterosexual and homosexual couples and may face legal action if she doesn’t comply.
First LookAccused killer of Texas deputy has criminal pastShannon Miles is expected to appear in court on Monday to face charges relating to the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth on Friday.
Black Lives Matter rhetoric under scrutiny in Texas 'assassination'Local officials in Texas pointed to anti-police Black Lives Matter rhetoric after a white deputy was killed by a black man, with one suggesting there was 'open warfare' on cops. But data offer a different picture.
FocusSouthern justice now comes with diplomasGeorgia has led the way in prison reform in the South, including $12 million for education. On one hot morning this summer, 19 prisoners in the state celebrated becoming high school graduates.
Prep school student acquitted of felony rape, found guilty of sexual offensesThe case involving a former St. Paul's senior and a 15-year old was closely watched and contributed to the ongoing national dialogue about sexual assault and cultural norms.
N. Carolina policeman won't be retried for shooting death of black manThe North Carolina Attorney General's office said it would move to dismiss the case after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, with eight of the 12 panelists favored acquittal.
