Police brutality

Ex-Columbus Officer Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Holding Cellphone and Keys

Andre Hill was walking out of a garage when he was shot and killed by Adam Coy on Dec. 22, 2020.
11/05/2024
1:06:59

BET Black Men's Summit
BET Black Men’s Summit

D.L. Hughley hosts a Black Men's Summit on the issues that matter in the 2024 presidential election.
10/30/2024
26:29

Black America Votes: The Biden Interview
Black America Votes: The Biden Interview

In this BET News special, journalist Ed Gordon interviews President Biden about his campaign and the administration's record of addressing the key issues that matter to Black Americans.
07/18/2024

Colorado Town Settles With Family Who Was Held At Gunpoint By Police For $1.9 Million

The city of Aurora settled with Brittney Gilliam after she sued the police department and the officers involved in the incident of excessive force.
02/06/2024

Aurora, Colo., Paramedics On Trial Say They Tried To Save Elijah McClain

The first responders face multiple charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide.
12/20/2023

5 West Virginia Ex-Correctional Officers Under Federal Indictment After Death Of Inmate

The former officers for their involvement in the death of Quantez Burks who was fatally beaten while he was handcuffed and destined in Southern Regional Jail
12/04/2023

Trial Begins for Colorado Paramedics Linked to Elijah McClain Death

Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec are charged with criminally negligent homicide.
11/30/2023

Internal Police Investigation Clears Akron, Ohio Cops In Jayland Walker Shooting Death

A grand jury previously declined to indict the officers in the killing, saying the police shooting was justified.
11/29/2023

Derek Chauvin To Survive Prison Stabbing, Minn. Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office Says

The former Minneapolis cop was wounded while serving a federal sentence for George Floyd’s murder.
11/27/2023

Kenosha Wis., Releases Use of Force Investigation Into Arrest Of Black Applebee’s Customers

A police encounter escalated when cops tried to make a wrongful arrest.
11/20/2023

Family of Elijah McClain Left Searching For Justice After Two Officers Acquitted

Officer Nathan Woodyard, who put McClain in a choke hold, was found not guilty on charges of homicide and manslaughter.
11/08/2023