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RT.com May 27, 2014 A veteran died of a stroke after Veterans Affairs police beat him because he refused to wait any longer for treatment at a VA hospital in California. Now his widow is suing the government over the brutality that led to his death. Jonathan Montano had been …

Incident highlights how police are attacking those who document brutality by Steve Watson | Infowars.com | May 27, 2014 A video of yet another brutal tasering has gone viral on the internet, also highlighting how police are increasingly targeting people who film their heavy handed actions. The video shows two …

May 27, 2014 Douglas Day was working security at the West Virginia state capitol building on Feb. 3. He was ‘keeping the peace’ among the protesters who were upset about the Freedom Industries chemical leak and the subsequent water crisis. Day ran into a female friend of his who was …

The Free Thought Project John Vibes May 27, 2014 A woman who was arrested for clapping at a California town hall meeting last year is now filing a federal lawsuit, citing that her freedom of speech was violated by the arresting officers.  A local activist named Letitia Pepper was arrested, …

  Steven Peers, a 46 year old father of four was recently arrested in Manchester for impersonating a police officer.  Mr. Peers was not attempting to commit any crime, but was actually wearing a noticeable costume in hopes to call attention to, and raise awareness about police corruption and misconduct. …

The Free Thought Project John Vibes May 26, 2014 A law enforcement officer who allegedly broke into his captain’s office and stole a police vehicle will keep his job after a panel decided that his transgression did not “violate his sworn duty to protect and serve the citizens of the …

This Memorial Day let us also remember those who have served this country only to come home and be killed by those who claim to serve the people. We Are Change.org May 26, 2014 Tommy Yancy, 32, father of two, was savagely beaten to death by five law enforcement officers …

May 25, 2014 You really cannot make this stuff up. According to Huffington Post, a Camden, New Jersey officer has been removed from duty and charged with disorderly lewdness after police say he was caught masturbating in a Starbucks. On May 7, Lt. Benito Gonzalez Junior allegedly pulled down his shorts …

The Free Thought Project John Vibes May 25, 2014 It was reported this week that the San Diego police department “lost” a million dollars that was taken from suspects during arrests.  The missing funds were uncovered by the local media when a journalist noticed that there was a discrepancy in …

“Is it against the law to take pictures?” “No it’s not.” “Then why are you here? Have a Nice Day!” May 25, 2014 Cordiality is not this guy’s gift. However he was doing absolutely nothing illegal and yet El Segundo Police Department felt it necessary to dispatch 3 units to …