Saturday, June 24 2017 3:51 PM EDT2017-06-24 19:51:43 GMT
Sunday, June 25 2017 11:53 AM EDT2017-06-25 15:53:22 GMT
The lawyer for a black St. Louis police officer who was off-duty when he tried to help in an arrest but was mistakenly shot by a white officer says his client's race factored into it.More >>
The lawyer for a black St. Louis police officer who was off-duty when he tried to help in an arrest but was mistakenly shot by a white officer says his client's race factored into it.More >>
Saturday, June 24 2017 5:21 PM EDT2017-06-24 21:21:50 GMT
Saturday, June 24 2017 6:23 PM EDT2017-06-24 22:23:12 GMT
Two Seattle police officers who shot and killed a 30-year-old pregnant woman each say they fired their weapons after the woman suddenly pulled a knife and came after them.More >>
Two Seattle police officers who shot and killed a 30-year-old pregnant woman each say they fired their weapons after the woman suddenly pulled a knife and came after them.More >>
Friday, June 23 2017 12:10 AM EDT2017-06-23 04:10:45 GMT
Saturday, June 24 2017 4:21 AM EDT2017-06-24 08:21:42 GMT
Deliberations in the second trial of a white former University of Cincinnati police officer who shot an unarmed black motorist have gone on longer than in his first trial.More >>
Deliberations in the second trial of a white former University of Cincinnati police officer who shot an unarmed black motorist have gone on longer than in his first trial.More >>
Thursday, June 22 2017 1:19 AM EDT2017-06-22 05:19:04 GMT
Thursday, June 22 2017 3:06 PM EDT2017-06-22 19:06:22 GMT
A Milwaukee jury needed less than two days of deliberations to acquit a former police officer in the on-duty shooting of a black man last year that sparked two nights of violence on the city's north side.More >>
A Milwaukee jury needed less than two days of deliberations to acquit a former police officer in the on-duty shooting of a black man last year that sparked two nights of violence on the city's north side.More >>
Wednesday, June 21 2017 1:28 AM EDT2017-06-21 05:28:19 GMT
Thursday, June 22 2017 1:21 AM EDT2017-06-22 05:21:18 GMT
Jury deliberations are entering a second day in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that led to riots in the majority African-American neighborhood where it happened last year.More >>
Jury deliberations are entering a second day in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that led to riots in the majority African-American neighborhood where it happened last year.More >>
Wednesday, June 21 2017 3:08 PM EDT2017-06-21 19:08:44 GMT
Wednesday, June 21 2017 6:13 PM EDT2017-06-21 22:13:03 GMT
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that sparked unrest in a predominantly black neighborhood where it happened last summer.More >>
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that sparked unrest in a predominantly black neighborhood where it happened last summer.More >>
Wednesday, June 21 2017 2:03 PM EDT2017-06-21 18:03:15 GMT
Wednesday, June 21 2017 5:16 PM EDT2017-06-21 21:16:19 GMT
An Ohio police chief has recommended a one-day suspension for an officer who subdued a restrained suspect in a way that appeared to show him kicking the suspect in the head.More >>
An Ohio police chief has recommended a one-day suspension for an officer who subdued a restrained suspect in a way that appeared to show him kicking the suspect in the head.More >>
Tuesday, June 20 2017 4:19 PM EDT2017-06-20 20:19:03 GMT
Wednesday, June 21 2017 6:21 AM EDT2017-06-21 10:21:48 GMT
Video that shows a Minnesota police officer firing seven rapid shots at Philando Castile during a traffic stop last July is now public, days after the officer was acquitted in the case.More >>
Video that shows a Minnesota police officer firing seven rapid shots at Philando Castile during a traffic stop last July is now public, days after the officer was acquitted in the case.More >>
Tuesday, June 20 2017 1:15 AM EDT2017-06-20 05:15:43 GMT
Tuesday, June 20 2017 8:09 PM EDT2017-06-21 00:09:23 GMT
Closing arguments are set in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that ignited riots in the majority black neighborhood where it transpired.More >>
Closing arguments are set in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged in a fatal shooting that ignited riots in the majority black neighborhood where it transpired.More >>
Monday, June 19 2017 12:35 PM EDT2017-06-19 16:35:36 GMT
Tuesday, June 20 2017 3:31 AM EDT2017-06-20 07:31:56 GMT
Seattle police are investigating the fatal shooting by two officers of a woman family members say was pregnant and struggling with mental health issues.More >>
Seattle police are investigating the fatal shooting by two officers of a woman family members say was pregnant and struggling with mental health issues.More >>
Friday, June 16 2017 12:54 AM EDT2017-06-16 04:54:59 GMT
Friday, June 16 2017 1:02 AM EDT2017-06-16 05:02:49 GMT
A former University of Cincinnati police officer on trial a second time on a murder charge is expected to take the witness stand to tell his story of the 2015 shooting of an unarmed black motorist.More >>
A former University of Cincinnati police officer on trial a second time on a murder charge is expected to take the witness stand to tell his story of the 2015 shooting of an unarmed black motorist.More >>
Thursday, June 15 2017 12:08 PM EDT2017-06-15 16:08:20 GMT
Thursday, June 15 2017 8:06 PM EDT2017-06-16 00:06:57 GMT
Prosecutors are expected to show body camera footage from the Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot a black man following a traffic stop last August, setting off two nights of rioting.More >>
Prosecutors are expected to show body camera footage from the Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot a black man following a traffic stop last August, setting off two nights of rioting.More >>
Wednesday, June 14 2017 2:09 PM EDT2017-06-14 18:09:08 GMT
Wednesday, June 14 2017 9:25 PM EDT2017-06-15 01:25:06 GMT
Jurors in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged with killing a black man fleeing a traffic stop are expected to see footage of the shooting from an officer on the scene.More >>
Jurors in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged with killing a black man fleeing a traffic stop are expected to see footage of the shooting from an officer on the scene.More >>
Wednesday, June 14 2017 1:19 AM EDT2017-06-14 05:19:33 GMT
Wednesday, June 14 2017 8:42 PM EDT2017-06-15 00:42:30 GMT
The jury considering the fate of a Minnesota police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a black motorist is set to begin a third day of deliberations.More >>
The jury considering the fate of a Minnesota police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a black motorist is set to begin a third day of deliberations.More >>
Tuesday, June 13 2017 11:38 AM EDT2017-06-13 15:38:36 GMT
Tuesday, June 13 2017 5:50 PM EDT2017-06-13 21:50:10 GMT
The jury deliberating the fate of a Minnesota police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a black motorist has watched replays of two key videos in the case.More >>
The jury deliberating the fate of a Minnesota police officer charged in the fatal shooting of a black motorist has watched replays of two key videos in the case.More >>
Wednesday, May 3 2017 12:34 PM EDT2017-05-03 16:34:51 GMT
Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department cleared a line of protesters that was partially blocking a busy roadway Thursday night. According to witnesses, at least two people were arrested.
Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department cleared a line of protesters that was partially blocking a busy roadway Thursday night. According to witnesses, at least two people were arrested.
Wednesday, May 3 2017 10:26 AM EDT2017-05-03 14:26:42 GMT
Michael Slager testified in court in his state trial in November. (Source: Pool)
A legal analyst says Michael Slager is "definitely" going to receive a fairly substantial sentence following his guilty plea in federal court in the shooting death of Walter Scott.
A legal analyst says Michael Slager is "definitely" going to receive a fairly substantial sentence following his guilty plea in federal court in the shooting death of Walter Scott.
Wednesday, May 3 2017 1:41 AM EDT2017-05-03 05:41:10 GMT
It is an announcement that sent shockwaves across the community, reports that leaked Tuesday afternoon by national media outlets that the officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling nearly a year ago will not face federal charges.
It is an announcement that sent shockwaves across the community, reports that leaked Tuesday afternoon by national media outlets that the officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling nearly a year ago will not face federal charges.
The Washington Post, along with the Associated Press, The New York Times, and CBS, are reporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to bring charges against the Baton Rouge police officers involved in the death of Alton Sterling. WAFB has not been able to independently confirm the report.
The Washington Post, along with the Associated Press, The New York Times, and CBS, are reporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to bring charges against the Baton Rouge police officers involved in the death of Alton Sterling. WAFB has not been able to independently confirm the report.
Tuesday, May 2 2017 6:14 PM EDT2017-05-02 22:14:13 GMT
Slager arrives at the Charleston County Jail following his guilty plea in federal court. (Source: Live 5 News)
The former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting and killing a man who fled a traffic stop pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal civil rights charge.
The former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting and killing a man who fled a traffic stop pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal civil rights charge.
The family of the man fatally shot by a former North Charleston police officer in 2015 said justice has come after Michael Slager pleaded guilty to a federal charge in the fatal shooting of Walter Scott.
The family of the man fatally shot by a former North Charleston police officer in 2015 said justice has come after Michael Slager pleaded guilty to a federal charge in the fatal shooting of Walter Scott.
Thursday, July 28 2016 6:13 PM EDT2016-07-28 22:13:47 GMT
Screen grab of Isaiah Crowell's Instagram account. (Source: WOIO)
Earlier this month, in the wake of two black men being shot and killed by police, Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell posted a controversial illustration to social media. He is still apologizing for that post.
Earlier this month, in the wake of two black men being shot and killed by police, Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell posted a controversial illustration to social media. He is still apologizing for that post.
Thursday, March 2 2017 9:10 AM EST2017-03-02 14:10:51 GMT
The Taco Bell location at 2059 Hwy. 280 in Phenix City. (Source: Google Maps)
A Phenix City Taco Bell employee has been fired for allegedly refusing service to two Lee County Sheriff's deputies, the chain's corporate spokesperson said.
A Phenix City Taco Bell employee has been fired for allegedly refusing service to two Lee County Sheriff's deputies, the chain's corporate spokesperson said.
Monday, July 11 2016 7:36 PM EDT2016-07-11 23:36:10 GMT
(Source: Austin McAfee / WMC Action News 5)
Many Memphians praised Interim Police Director Mike Rallings' handling of Sunday night's Black Lives Matter protest, but many of those same people believe Mayor Jim Strickland should have done more to lead the city.
Many Memphians praised Interim Police Director Mike Rallings' handling of Sunday night's Black Lives Matter protest, but many of those same people believe Mayor Jim Strickland should have done more to lead the city.
Stories related to the federal probe for possible civil rights violation by the Baton Rouge police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016.
Stories related to the federal probe for possible civil rights violation by the Baton Rouge police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling on July 5, 2016.
Monday, June 26 2017 9:08 AM EDT2017-06-26 13:08:53 GMT
Monday, June 26 2017 9:08 AM EDT2017-06-26 13:08:53 GMT
The New England Patriot experienced the sport of sumo during his visit to Tokyo, one of the stops on the "2017 Tom Brady Asia Tour Powered by Under Armour." He didn't have much luck.
The New England Patriot experienced the sport of sumo during his visit to Tokyo, one of the stops on the "2017 Tom Brady Asia Tour Powered by Under Armour." He didn't have much luck.
Monday, June 26 2017 8:51 AM EDT2017-06-26 12:51:17 GMT
Monday, June 26 2017 8:51 AM EDT2017-06-26 12:51:17 GMT
Authorities say several people were playing Dominoes inside a home when an argument broke out and the suspect went to his car, got a gun and opened fire.
Authorities say several people were playing Dominoes inside a home when an argument broke out and the suspect went to his car, got a gun and opened fire.
