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A woman who sued the city of Jackson, Mississippi, over the death of her brother has rejected a settlement offer after officials publicly disclosed the amount of the payment. The family’s attorney alleges that the city violated a confidentiality agreement and continues to pursue the lawsuit. The settlement, which was approved by the Jackson City Council, is not an admission of liability by the city or the three officers named in the lawsuit. Despite the family’s decision to reject the settlement, the Mississippi Court of Appeals recently overturned a conviction related to the case, citing insufficient evidence of gross negligence.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressive advocates have condemned Columbia University’s use of the NYPD to disperse student-led pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling it an escalation that endangers lives. Despite threats to deploy the National Guard, students have vowed to continue protesting, garnering support from left-wing lawmakers. The controversy has ignited debate about the use of force on college campuses and the constitutional rights of students.

A lawsuit filed by the mother of Dexter Reed alleges that Chicago police used excessive force and violated departmental policies during a traffic stop that resulted in Reed’s death. The lawsuit accuses the five officers involved of creating a chaotic and dangerous situation and failing to de-escalate the encounter. It also alleges that the officers violated Reed’s civil rights by failing to provide him with first aid and by making false statements about the circumstances of the shooting. The lawsuit cites a history of excessive force by Chicago police, particularly against young Black men, and calls for reforms to the department’s use of tactical units and traffic stops.

The NYPD arrested over 100 New York University students and faculty members for setting up an encampment on campus in protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters were cuffed and taken to police buses after refusing to leave the encampment despite warnings from the police. Faculty members formed a chain between the cops and the students to shield them and were the first to be arrested. The university had erected metal barriers to prevent the protest from growing but said that protesters not affiliated with the college had breached them.

Netflix’s upcoming documentary, ‘Power,’ delves into the complex and often troubled history of policing in the United States, from its origins in slave patrols to the present-day protests against police brutality. The film, directed by Oscar-nominated Yance Ford, examines the racially charged nature of policing and its impact on marginalized communities.