excessive force
Homicide Lawsuit: Man Dies After Receiving 33 Drinks and Sedative on Royal Caribbean Cruise
Dec 09, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A wrongful death lawsuit claims Royal Caribbean crew served Michael Virgil 33 alcoholic drinks before security personnel used excessive force and administered a sedative that led to his death, which has now been officially ruled a homicide. The incident occurred while Virgil was vacationing with his fiancée and autistic son.
Rio Police Raid Leaves 132 Dead in Controversial Anti-Gang Operation
Oct 30, 2025 02:40 am CST
A massive police and military operation targeting the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas resulted in 132 deaths, including 115 suspects and 4 police officers. The unprecedented raid in Penha and Complexo de Alemao has drawn international criticism for excessive force, with witnesses reporting execution-style killings and rights organizations demanding investigations. Despite the high casualty count and seizure of weapons and drugs, experts question the effectiveness of such operations against organized crime in Brazil's urban communities.
Elderly US Citizen Files $50 Million Claim After Violent Takedown by ICE Agents During Car Wash Raid
Sep 26, 2025 04:35 pm CST
A 79-year-old American citizen, Rafie Shouhed, has filed a $50 million claim against the US government after being violently restrained by ICE agents during a raid on his Los Angeles car wash. Surveillance footage shows masked agents throwing him to the ground and allegedly ignoring his pleas about a heart condition. Shouhed was detained for nearly 12 hours despite officers acknowledging his citizenship status, and later required hospital treatment for broken ribs, elbow injuries, and traumatic brain injury.