Salon: "According to the complaint, [New Mexico police officer Chris] Webb shot his Taser at the child after he said he did not want to join fellow classmates in cleaning the officer's patrol car. Courthouse News reported: Defendant Webb responded by pointing his Taser at R.D. and saying, 'Let me show you what happens to people who do not listen to the police.' … [H]e sent 50,000 volts of electricity into the child's chest on the playground. The young boy blacked out and has, according to his legal representative, been suffering from post traumatic stress disorder ever since."
10-year-old boy tasered for refusing to clean police officer's car
Minnesota wants drivers to use these "document pouches" to avoid getting executed by cops for reaching into the glove box
Simon says keep your hands where I can see them. "License and registration, please." It's what we expect to hear when law enforcement stops us for a moving violation. But today, many motorists ask themselves when the appropriate time is to reach into their glove box, purse or back pocket for the information. The Department of… READ THE REST
Home camera catches U.S. Marshal slugging unarmed, handcuffed black suspect
Footage from a door-mounted camera in Jackson, Missouri, shows three U.S. Marshals and a detainee in handcuffs. One of the three officers looks around, evidently fails to see the camera, then clubs the detainee in the face. His colleagues make no effort to intervene; they merely drag the detainee along the ground. The U.S. Marshals… READ THE REST
Black mom wins $2m settlement after being dragged from car and beaten by Philly cops who then posed for photo op with her "rescued" toddler
Remember Rickia Young, the black nursing aide trying to drive home around protests last summer only to have her car windows smashed by cops? They dragged her from the vehicle and beat her in front of her child, which was then used in a photo op by cops falsely claiming the child was lost during… READ THE REST
Go from zero to hero as a professional Java programmer for $30
Computer programming is how the future is being built. With the tech industry advancing at record speeds, there's always someone behind the scenes making it all come together. With a bit of training, that someone could be you! Learn how to code like a pro with The Premium Java Programming Certification Bundle and take the first step… READ THE REST
25 deals you definitely don't want to miss out on this weekend
If you could make an adult wish-list, you'd probably burn your way through two or three notepads. While everything you need these days may not be within your budget, we have deals on 25 must-have gizmos and gadgets that definitely won't break the bank, giving you an excuse to treat yourself. Check out these deals… READ THE REST
Your home is your most valuable asset. Protect it with these 5 critical steps
There's no more helpless feeling than the moment you realize you've been robbed. The mix of anger, fear, and a sense of violation are enough to turn your stomach. And in addition to stolen items, there's usually clean-up and repair needed since 95 percent of burglaries involve a forced entry. As horrible as it feels,… READ THE REST
