Archive - Sep 18, 2008

In the wake of the Democratic National Convention a series of civil lawsuits and internal police investigations are underway due to alleged police misconduct.  Arrested protesters are alleging mass arrests during the first day of the convention were unjustified and police illegally seized and destroyed their picket signs.  However, a case of a Denver police officer assaulting a protester on camera is taking center stage—with the City conducting their own investigation.  Blake Wesley files this report from Denver.

An internal police investigation is being conducted over the actions of a Denver police officer who assaulted a CODEPINK protester during the Democratic National Convention.

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The death toll has risen to 23 people after a second riot broke out yesterday at the Tijuana State Penitentiary. Some 8,500 inmates are housed in a building currently operating at well over 200% of its original capacity.

The first uprising came Sunday after a 19 year-old inmate died from a blow to the head, inflicted by prison guards.

After word got out about his death, both family members and inmates decided to confront authorities in what they say is systematic abuse, torture, sexual molestation and threats. For many, the riot was long coming, due to the deep tears in the Mexican judicial system where justice is still rarely available for the poor, and rampant corruption and political interests still dictate privilege for the few. Mariana Martínez has this report.

Following a power sharing deal by Zimbabwe's three main political parties on Monday, Zimbabweans at home and abroad have adopted an approach of cautious optimism.

President Robert Mugabe and two leaders from the opposition's Movement For Democratic Change have agreed to work together following six months of protracted talks. FSRN's Davison Mudzingwa reports.

In the wake of last month's Democratic National Convention, a series of civil lawsuits and internal police investigations are underway due to alleged police misconduct.

Arrested protesters are alleging mass arrests during the first day of the convention were unjustified and police illegally seized and destroyed their picket signs.

However, the case of a Denver police officer assaulting a protester on camera is taking center stage—with the City conducting its own investigation. Blake Wesley files this report from Denver.

Tomorrow on FSRN:

FSRN will check in on activists arrested in the Twn Cities and hear from Attorney Ted Dooley, who is representing one of the “RNC 8.”