Striking Miners Charged in Slayings of Colleagues Shot by Police
Aug 31, 2012 Despite the fact that video seen around the world clearly showed police firing on the South African miners, their co-workers are the ones who are being charged in the deaths.
Anaheim Police Crack Down on Protesters (Video)
Jul 26, 2012 Officers stepped up efforts to quell demonstrations in Anaheim that have grown increasingly heated as protesters demand answers about two police shootings over the weekend.
Chris Hedges on His Lawsuit Against the President
Jan 20, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs. jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges discusses his lawsuit against the president.
Chris Hedges on His Lawsuit Against the President
Jan 20, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges discusses his lawsuit against the presidentThis week on Truthdig Radio: The great Internet switch-off; the ACLU vs jailhouse abuse; S&P's downgrade mania; Robert Scheer on the election, and Chris Hedges sues the president.
American Head-Basher Lands a Job in Bahrain
Dec 3, 2011 The U.S. has long exported money, weapons and propaganda know-how to foreign governments looking to contain their populations. Now the ruling Al-Khalifas of Bahrain have hired former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney, notorious for employing brutal tactics against American protesters, to assist in a crackdown against pro-democracy activists on their soil.Another Vet Struck Down by Police in Oakland
Nov 22, 2011 This disturbing video clip shows Occupy Oakland protester and three-tour Iraq War veteran Kayvan Sabehgi in an altercation with riot police Nov. 2. The Guardian posted the clip late last week and reported that Sabehgi suffered a ruptured spleen as a result of the beat-down captured here, and that Oakland police say they are looking into the incident.
The Pepper Shot Heard ’Round the Web
Nov 19, 2011 In what could turn out to be a recruiting coup for the Occupy movement, a clip showing a UC Davis campus police officer blithely pepper-spraying a group of seated students is stirring outrage from all corners of the Web. (more)A UC Davis campus police officer who blithely pepper-sprayed a group of seated students may have handed a gift to the Occupy movement.‘Outed’ Oakland Cop Supports Occupy Movement, Criticizes Police
Nov 12, 2011 Although his cover was blown in a video circulated last month, Oakland cop Fred Shavies says in this interview that he didn't see his job as "infiltrating" the Occupy Oakland movement -- at least not in a bad way He does criticize his fellow officers, though, in terms of (more).
Amy Goodman Wins Major Settlement Over 2008 Police Abuses
Oct 4, 2011 Amy Goodman and two former "Democracy Now!" producers have won a $100,000 settlement three years after police stormtroopers surrounding the GOP convention in St. Paul, Minn., battered, bloodied and arrested the journalists. (more)
Police Respond With Aggression to Wall Street Protests
Sep 25, 2011 Protesters claim 80 arrests were made Saturday as the occupation of Wall Street by scores of mostly young demonstrators turned violent, with police corralling, wrestling and appearing to pepper-spray participants. (more)
