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NYPD sued over ‘unconstitutional’ Muslim surveillance program
The New York Police Department and other New York City officials were targeted by a lawsuit filed Tuesday by civil rights groups that hope to end what they called an “unconstitutional” effort to monitor practically all followers of the Islamic faith in the city. “It’s about equal protection and first…
New York woman solves her father’s cold case murder 26 years later
A man arrested in Miami last Thursday who confessed to the killing of a New York restaurant owner 26 years ago was caught thanks to the persistence of a daughter who never forgot the man’s name. Justo Santos was just 16 years old when he shot New York restaurant owner…
NYPD data: Whites much more likely to be carrying drugs and guns than minorities
In a detailed analysis (PDF) of publicly available New York Police Department data on crime in 2012, the New York Office of the Public Advocate revealed Wednesday that white people were much more likely to be carrying drugs and guns than minorities, despite making up a tiny fraction of individuals…
NYPD detective allegedly hacked 40 email accounts to spy on ex-girlfriend
An NYPD detective was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly spying on more than 40 email accounts, including 21 of his fellow officers. NBC 4 New York reported that Edwin Vargas, 42, was questioned last month for stalking his ex-girlfriend online. Vargas suspected his ex-girlfriend had been cheating on him. According…
Trial ends as judge determines whether NYPD’s ‘stop and frisk’ policy is unconstitutional
Judge did not provide timeframe for when ruling will be given but said landmark federal trial is ‘timely and pressing matter’ Civil rights attorneys called for sweeping changes to the New York City police department’s controversial street-stop practices in the closing arguments of a landmark federal trial. US district court…
Chinese animators rip NYPD with video of cop crawling up a black man’s rear
If the racial disparities of New York City’s arrest statistics don’t shock you, maybe this will: Chinese animators known for creating bizarre parodies of U.S. news have released a new video ripping the NYPD’s “stop and frisk” policy that shows a cop literally crawling up a black man’s rear end.…
Plaintiff in NYPD lawsuit condemns ‘humiliating’ stop-and-frisks
In video published Monday, the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against the New York Police Department explained the horrors of stop-and-frisk searches. “The whole experience is humiliating, it’s embarrassing, and really, you know, it doesn’t matter what kind of person you are, how tough you are, whatever, it’s a…
NYPD surveillance had ‘devastating’ impact on Muslim communities: report
A new report on the New York Police Department’s surveillance of Muslims suggests the program has impacted nearly every facet of Muslim life in a negative way. “This report provides a powerful rebuttal to the NYPD and its supporters’ assertion that surveillance is harmless and victimless,” Diala Shamas, a Liman…
NYPD accused of violating civil rights agreement in new lawsuit
The New York Police Department’s surveillance of the local Muslim community constitutes a violation of rules governing the department’s monitoring of political activity, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court. The Associated Press reported that the suit, filed by a group of civil rights lawyers, accuses the…
Court strikes down NYPD’s ‘stop and frisk’ policy
In an interim order issued Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, the New York Police Department is required to immediately halt its controversial “stop and frisk” policy unless officers have a specific cause to initiate a search. The ruling comes ahead of a full trial for two lawsuits filed…
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