7 February 2013 This cover photo is of Christopher Dorner w/ Chief William Bratton, who was recently hired for a few months of ‘consulting’ for the OPD by the city of Oakland, for $250,000. Bratton’s history includes implementing racial profiling in the form of what has recently been judged as the unconstitutional policy of ‘stop and frisk.’ He was also instrumental in making it appear that crime in NYC was [...]
© in only a moment hot turns to cold what once was a body harboring a soul now empty, depleted all energy drains whisper of spirit is all that remains hovering remnants of energy pure as a wish for tomorrow bringing no cure wish turns to vapor body to dust crumbling emotion like metal to rust where once were ideas plans, hopes, and dreams departed in panic [...]
By William West OCTOBER 20, 2012 By William West October 20, 2012 Scott Olson, an Iraq war veteran, was shot in the head with a bean bag by an Oakland cop while protesting with Occupy Oakland. The shooter, and 43 others are now being disciplined by OPD. Alan Blueford, an unarmed teen, was shot and killed by OPD cop Miguel Masso. The county prosecutor has declined to press charges against Masso. On [...]
When the police raid an Occupy camp, they bring in the Department of Public Works (DPW) to clear out all the belongings. While the city claims that all belongings are protected, in reality, most everything of value is smashed or stolen while the rest is dumped on the ground in the DPW yard. And while the city also claims people can easily pick up their belongings, the truth is they [...]
Just after midnight on Saturday May 6th, Alan Blueford and two of his friends were waiting for friends to pick them up on 90th Ave., in East Oakland, after the Floyd Mayweather fight. Not long after Alan had phoned his parents to check-in with them, a car slowly pulled up to them with its lights off. Alan ran. One officer gave chase. A few blocks later Alan was shot by [...]
. Derek Williams begs the police to open the windows to the squad car, and pleads that he cannot breathe…the watch him die in the backseat as he fights for his life.. Derek told the police officer that he could not breath and the officer says that he is lying. In the video, you see him grasping for air. After a while, Derek is shown taking his last breath. The [...]
Y’all remember Tuesday’s Horrific Joke of the Day? Nadel and Kaplan wanted to declare Oakland an International City of Peace! For those who didn’t attend the City Council meeting, here’s a quick recap via Dave: Justice 4 Alan Blueford showed up tonight to the first Oakland City Council meeting in 8 weeks because of the council’s summer vacation (eh, the city basically runs itself anyway, right?). Tearfully, the family begged that [...]
Mark Nieweem, (pronounced Nye-wame) one of the NATO5, was badly beaten by Cook County Jail Guards and placed in solitary confinement, “the hole,” for 20+ days. The hole means no visitation, no mail, and isolation from human contact, aside from the prison guards which include his torturers. Mark’s lawyer confirmed that Mark spent the night in Cermak Hospital. Mark has stitches, his face is swollen and bruised. his ribs are [...]
Exactly one year ago, San Francisco police shot and killed Kenneth Harding, Jr. over a $2 MUNI fare. The city, SFMTA and the SFPD are stonewalling on the investigation and aren’t releasing videos they confiscated. The family of Kenneth need answers. They shot him the back but can’t look us in the eye? Kenneth Harding didn’t have to die. To mark the occasion, activists gathered at key intersections to temporarily [...]
Please sign the Justice for James Rivera Petition. James” family needs your help in their case against the Stockton Police and San Joaquin County Sheriff Departments. Both departments participated in the brutal shooting (in a hail of 48 rounds fired from two 9 mm handguns and a AR-15 army asault rifle) of the defenseless unarmed 16 year old youth. https://www.change.org/petitions/justice-for-james-earl-rivera-jr
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