Federal study cites police brutality patterns across departments
A Justice Department study finds repeated abuses in some police and sheriff offices, backing a want for federal authority to sue local departments. New Orleans led with 35 complaints per year per 38 officers, while Los Angeles averaged 14 complaints per year per 15,390 arrests. Jefferson Parish and San Antonio also figure prominently in the findings.
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TV Stations Refuse Ad Linking Denny Beatdown to Measure F
In Los Angeles supporters of Yes on F unveiled a political ad using Reginald Denny’s riot footage to argue police chief hiring power would shift to elected officials. At least three stations rejected the spot as racist and inflammatory. Campaigns sought air time on six stations but air commitments were uncertain.
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GOP Seeks Lawsuit Money Over Redrawn Maps
The South Carolina GOP asks a federal court to reimburse more than 118000 in legal fees after resolving the General Assembly deadlock on new election maps. Gov Campbell vetoed earlier maps, and Democrats criticize the request as subsidizing incompetence amid Voting Rights Act concerns.
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Lindau Chemicals Plant Fire Ruled Arson
Columbia authorities say part of the Lindau Chemicals plant was set ablaze by an arsonist. Fire Chief John Jansen cited burned mineral spirits and multiple tank explosions, with no injuries reported and 35 workers affected as residents fled. Detectives from the State Law Enforcement Division arson squad and the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating.
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Lindau Chemicals Inc
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