Civil Rights and Liberties – Page 5

Police Relied on Hidden Technology and Put the Wrong Person in Jail

Randal Reid spent nearly a week in confinement, falsely accused of stealing purses in a state he said he had never even visited.

By Kashmir Hill and Ryan Mac

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Two Former Arkansas Officers Are Charged With Civil Rights Offenses

The sheriff’s deputies used “excessive force” during the arrest of a man last year, the U.S. Justice Department said. The encounter was captured on video and shared widely on social media.

By Jenny Gross

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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports

The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.

By Shauntel Lowe

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Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

As Mr. Musk takes over Twitter, he is emulating some of the actions of Mr. Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

By Kate Conger Ryan Mac and Tiffany Hsu