Articles tagged as: excessive force
July 12, 2022
Feds charge ex-Indiana officer over three violent arrests
Federal prosecutors have charged a former eastern Indiana police officer with civil rights violations, alleging that he used excessive force during three arrests, including by kicking a man in the head and shooting another with beanbags from close range.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2021
Ex-Muncie Officer Pleads Guilty To Hiding Fellow Cop's Crime
A former Muncie police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to concealing and failing to report another officer's inappropriate use of force during a 2018 arrest, federal prosecutors said.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2021
Hearing Set For Guilty Plea Of Former Muncie Police Officer
A former Muncie police officer is expected to plead guilty next month in connection with a federal investigation of excessive force allegations against other officers.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
Feds Oppose Delaying Muncie Officers' Excessive Force Trial
Federal prosecutors are objecting to an effort by four Muncie police officers to delay their trial on allegations they used excessive force during arrests or tried to cover up that misconduct.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2021
Suit: Police Excessive Force Caused Indiana Woman's Death
The estate of an Indianapolis woman who died from a lack of oxygen in 2019 after officers restrained her facedown in a church is suing the city and its police department, alleging that officers caused her death by using excessive force.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020
Lawyer For IMPD Officers Says Indictments Fueled By 'Misguided Motivation To Criminalize Legitimate Police Action'
A press conference was held today by the attorney of two IMPD officers who were indicted last week after an investigation of a use-of-force incident that occurred on May 31. The two officers appeared in court virtually today.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2020
Grand Jury Indicts 2 IMPD Officers Accused Of Using Excessive Force During Protest Arrests
Two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers have been indicted following the arrests of two women during the downtown protests in May 31.
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