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Civil Rights Violations Highlighted in Recent Police Shooting Cases

Two recent police shooting cases in Dallas and Las Vegas raise significant questions about police conduct and accountability in crisis situations.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 10:34 PM ET

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The families of Botham Jean and Brandon Durham fell victim to police violence in separate incidents, prompting demands for accountability. Jean's family was awarded $98 million after Amber Guyger's excessive force, while Durham was fatally shot by officers responding to his 911 call. Both cases spotlight serious concerns over racial bias in police responses and the handling of emergency situations. Families are advocating for reforms and arrests of involved officers, as public calls for police accountability continue to grow.

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