DA Drops Felony Charges Over Investigators’ Role in Racist Texts
A texting scandal involving the Antioch Police Department has apparently let two felony suspects off the hook this week, at least temporarily....
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Jun
07
Jun
Committee Fights Hate Crimes From Multiple Angles
The Hate Crimes Committee of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office gives law enforcement cultural training and does community outreach....
05
Jun
DA’s Academy Teaches Public How Criminal Justice System Works
Apply by June 30 for a free 9-week course that will let community members meet a Superior Court judge and various members of the District Attorney's Office....
23
May
What’s Changed in Policing in a ‘Post-George Floyd’ America
National consciousness around law enforcement has changed since the murder of George Floyd, leading to new regulations, but police killings have not decreased....
11
May
Antioch’s People of Color Live in Fear of Those Sworn to Protect and Serve
Racism in Antioch’s police department is being exposed and investigated, leaving the community torn, afraid and wondering what they can do....
11
May
Antioch Police to Support AG’s Investigation Into Their Department
Antioch police said they would support the investigation launched Wednesday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta following allegations of misconduct....
10
May
DA Finds Richmond Police Not Responsible for 2021 In-Custody Death
The amount of force Richmond police used against a man who died after being arrested in 2021 was "reasonable given the circumstances," according to a report. ...
27
Apr
Latinx Couple Sues Antioch Police Over Alleged Beating, Civil Rights Violation
A Latinx couple is suing Antioch police, saying officers used excessive force and violated their civil rights while arresting them in 2022....
21
Apr
U.S. Representatives DeSaulnier, Garamendi Want Federal Government to Investigate Antioch Police
Reps. Mark DeSaulnier and John Garamendi have asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to have the Department of Justice investigate Antioch Police Department....
20
Apr
Antioch Police, City Targeted by Civil Rights Suit Over Racist and Homophobic Texts
Civil rights attorney John Burris sued the city of Antioch and members of Antioch Police on behalf of six alleged victims of civil rights abuses....
20
Apr
Civil Rights Attorney Burris to File Federal Lawsuit Against City of Antioch
Civil rights attorney John Burris said Wednesday he plans to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Antioch concerning the police texting scandal....
19
Apr
Contra Costa Official Says 45 Police Officers Involved in Racist Text Scandal
A Contra Costa County public defender told the Antioch City Council on Tuesday that 16 of the officers exchanging prejudiced messages are in leadership roles....
19
Apr
Rev. Al Sharpton Offers Support for Mayor Thorpe in Police Scandal
Al Sharpton asked the Department of Justice to protect Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe after the reveal of racist text messages allegedly exchanged by officers....
18
Apr
District Attorney Releases Text Messages Related to Ongoing Antioch Police Scandal
The Contra Costa County District Attorney released a report detailing a series of racist text messages allegedly exchanged among Antioch police officers....
17
Apr
DA’s Office Looking for Community Safety Panelists
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is seeking community safety panelists to help crime survivors recover from the trauma they have experienced....
