Officer alleges prosecutors silenced him in Bland case
Prairie View officer Michael Kelley says top prosecutors threatened his career if he revealed alleged evidence of misconduct in the Sandra Bland case. He cites marks on Bland and withheld details in Encinia's report while prosecutors deny the claims. The case, which sparked national protests, centers on Bland's July traffic stop, his arrest, and her death in a county jail.
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Federal fines for Texas primate facility overheat deaths
Federal inspectors found Covance Research Products in Alice violated the Animal Welfare Act after 13 primates died from hyperthermia in overheated rooms. The facility was fined 31500 dollars for four violations related to the 2014 deaths and related care failures. Two more animals died from thermostat malfunctions and a later override incident killed one. Investigators also found at least five other primates harmed after being flown into Texas for experiments and lacking water or proper care. The company did not immediately comment.
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Austin police review after video shows teacher shoved by white officer
Video from a traffic stop in Austin shows white officer Richter forcefully throwing Black teacher King to the ground and handcuffing her. Chief Art Acevedo orders a department chain of command review amid delayed notifications and questions over access to video requests. Spradlin and Richter placed on desk duty as a grand jury and city officials weigh next steps.
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