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“They were most definitely in the wrong and they know it,” says Claudia Harrelson, the mother of Alex Harrelson who was beaten in September by … Continue reading
Alexander Harrelson, the mentally ill man who was punched repeatedly by Cottage Grove police as they arrested him Sept. 1 pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, … Continue reading
When he walked over to the spot where he’d seen several Cottage Grove police officers holding down a young man who was being punched repeatedly, … Continue reading
On the second anniversary of the killing of Stacy Kenny by Springfield Police Department (SPD) officer, Kenny’s family released an independent review of police protocols. … Continue reading
The July 29 Thurston neighborhood clash between Black Lives Matter-related protesters, police and counter-protesters continues. This time in federal court. On March 8, the Civil … Continue reading
During 2020, Black Lives Matter-related protests throughout the U.S. called for police accountability and reform after Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd. In Oregon, protests … Continue reading
The Springfield Police Advisory Committee met for the first time since February to hear from the public, discuss recent protests and announce an opening on … Continue reading
As cities throughout the U.S. look to CAHOOTS as an alternative to the police, a group of local activists are hosting a bake sale to … Continue reading