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Today in "World's Largest Metaphor Hits Ice-Berg" News:

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Justice Department deletes database tracking police misconduct, established after cops killed George Floyd in 2020

To identify suspect in idaho killings, FBI used restricted consumer DNA data

Houston Police captain arrested by suburban police, charged with possession of child pornography

Florida man seriously injured and unable to speak after police beating over a banana, daughter says

‘That’s no lawful order!’: Texas deputies attack and handcuff black teens for walking while black — their only ‘crime’ was knowing their rights

Grand jury recommends Alabama police department be 'immediately abolished'so the mayor suspends the entire force, with pay

Deputy guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Christian Glass’ death

Former police sergeant and school security officer is charged for raping a 14-year-old girl nearly 100 times

Former Maryland state trooper pleads guilty to drug and bribery charges

Lawsuit: Phoenix officer encourages child abuse, tells teen 'your dad should beat you'

SWAT team raided the wrong Denver apartment and traumatized two young girls, lawsuit says

Florida sheriff suspends seven deputies … with pay

At least 20 L.A. County probation officers face criminal indictment, sources say

Prison staffers charged in beating death of Robert Brooks

Maricopa County has paid out $14.7-million in 135 jail death settlements in the last 10 years

Coroner identifies incarcerated man found dead inside Louisville jail

Eleven people have died at this south King County jail in the last two years. Their families are demanding answers.

Bexar County Sheriff's Office identifies inmate who died after suffering apparent medical episode

Inmate death under investigation at Sedgwick County jail

Inmate found dead at Downtown Detention Center in Denver identified

Inmate found dead in Sangamon County Jail, investigation underway

Inmate found dead in cell in Oneida County jail identified

Rikers Island inmate dies in custody, marking first such death of 2025, city says

‘The scent of Mr. Pickles’ infected wound caused verbal complaints’: Jail inmate nearly died when ‘callous’ staff ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says

Detective is placed on paid leave after killing pedestrian during police chase over an 'unreadable license plate'

Over traffic stop, cops chase vehicle into 130 mph fatal wreck

   
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