Akai Gurley

National | praisedc Staff

$4 Million Settlement Reached In Lawsuit In The Death Of Akai Gurley

There is nothing that can be done to bring back a loved one who’s life was cut short due to the unnecessary violence at the hands of police officers, but perhaps the family of Akai Gurley can manage to find some peace and comfort in knowing that a settlement was reached in the wrongful death […]

National | Kevin Lankford

Here Are All The Reasons Cops Have Killed Black People

Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of Baton Rouge police officers and the recent shooting of Philando Castile, who was shot by Minnesota police during a routine traffic stop, are just two of many that fall into the same category ― Black people being assaulted and killed by police while performing normal, day-to-day tasks.

National | Kevin Lankford

NYPD Failed To Give Dying Black Man CPR For 10 Minutes, Video Shows

Williams was caught selling MetroCard swipes on September 17, 2013 and ran from the police. He was eventually tackled to the ground and restrained by handcuffs at 1:57 p.m., according to the surveillance footage.

National | Kevin Lankford

Ex-NYPD Cop Peter Liang’s Manslaughter Conviction Reduced

A Brooklyn judge on Tuesday reduced ex-New York Police Department officer Peter Liang's conviction in the death of Akai Gurley in a darkened public housing stairwell, arguing that the rookie officer never intended to kill the unarmed man in 2014, reports the Los Angeles Times.