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Police Violence

The Enduring Legacy of Elijah McClain’s Tragic Death

The death of Elijah McClain prompted a flood of more than 8,500 letters from outside the state of Colorado—all begging Governor Jared Polis for justice. The author opens every one.

Robert Sanchez 5280 Sep 2021 20min Permalink

Crime

Shot in the Dark

Gulfport police killed a Black veteran. His family waits for answers.

Margaret Baker, Isabelle Taft Sun Herald Jun 2021 20min Permalink

Crime

The Locust Club

How a police organization transitioned from a social club to an obstacle to reform.

Gino Fanelli The Rochester City Mar 2021 20min Permalink

Crime

Fearing for His Life

Ramsey Orta filmed the killing of Eric Garner—and the police punished him for it.

Chloé Cooper Jones The Verge Mar 2019 30min Permalink

Crime

The Tamir Rice Story: How To Make a Police Shooting Disappear

Inside the grand jury proceedings.

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Sean Flynn on the Longform Podcast

Sean Flynn GQ Jul 2016 30min Permalink

Crime

Can a Lawsuit Deliver Justice After a Fatal Police Shooting?

A civil trial of Officer Marco Proano, who shot Niko Husband in 2011, finds him not guilty. By accident.

Steve Bogira Chicago Reader Feb 2016 50min Permalink

Crime

How Chicago's 'Fraternal Order of Propaganda' Shapes the Story of Fatal Police Shootings

When cops kill civilians, their union is on hand to defend them. In many cases this has come at the expense of the truth.

Yana Kunichoff, Sam Stecklow Chicago Reader Feb 2016 25min Permalink

Crime

"I Dream About It Every Night"

What happens to the people who film famous incidents of police violence.

Jon Swaine, Oliver Laughland Guardian Aug 2015 15min Permalink