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Former Indiana Police Lieutenant Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice

10/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT

A federal jury convicted a former New Castle, Indiana, police lieutenant last Friday on multiple counts of using excessive force against people in custody and one count of obstruction of justice by witness tampering.

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Durham, North Carolina, to End Discriminatory Hiring Practices in City's Fire Department

10/08/2024 08:00 AM EDT

The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with the City of Durham (City), North Carolina, to resolve the department's claim that the hiring process for firefighters in the Durham Fire Department (DFD) violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Specifically, the department alleges that the City's fire department screens applicants with a written test that discriminates against Black candidates.

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