Missouri lawmakers propose racial bias training for police
(Reuters) – Two Missouri state lawmakers, along with the American Civil Liberties Union, said on Tuesday they proposed legislation that would require police be trained to avoid racial bias, aiming to stop the unfair targeting of minorities.
U.S. judge orders deposition of Cosby’s wife kept under seal
BOSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered that a deposition of Bill Cosby’s wife in connection with sexual assault allegations against the comedian should be kept under seal.
Chicago police torture victims receive $5.5 million in reparations
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Nearly 60 people tortured by Chicago police decades ago have begun receiving $5.5 million in reparations from the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Tuesday.
Spokane, Washington airport reopens after plane slides off taxiway
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Spokane International Airport in Washington state reopened on Tuesday after a United Airlines 737 aircraft slid off a taxiway, forcing a nearly three-hour shutdown, airport officials said.
Woman, 11 children safe after standoff near Atlanta
ATLANTA (Reuters) – A woman and 11 children were rescued uninjured on Tuesday after being held hostage for five hours by a 36-year-old man armed with a knife in a hotel near Atlanta, police said.
Volkswagen faces billions in fines as U.S. sues for environmental violations
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has sued Volkswagen for up to $90 billion for allegedly violating environmental laws – five times regulators’ initial estimate and a reminder of the carmaker’s problems nearly four months aft…
Illinois governor disappointed in Chicago mayor over police shootings
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner expressed disappointment Monday in Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County’s top prosecutor for their handling of police-involved shootings and embraced pending state legislation to allow Chicago residents to recall future mayors.
Chicago police watchdog beefs up staff, pledges transparency
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The new chief of the discredited watchdog agency that oversees Chicago’s 12,000-strong police force on Monday announced a shakeup aimed at improving investigations into police shootings, allegations of misconduct and use of excessiv…
Arizona pays $3 million in prison teacher rape case
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona agreed on Monday to pay $3 million to an ex-prison teacher who was attacked and raped at a state correctional facility when she was left alone with a violent sexual offender.
Police officer in fatal South Carolina shooting out on bail
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – A white police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man after a South Carolina traffic stop was released from jail on $500,000 bail on Monday.
