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Protesters chant for Ohio state troopers and Columbus police to take a knee with them in solidarity on the Ohio Statehouse steps on June 1, 2020, in Columbus. A federal judge has ordered Columbus police to stop using force against nonviolent protesters.

Judge Says Columbus Police Ran 'Amok' Against Protesters; Restricts Use Of Force

May 02, 2021
In a ruling stemming from protests of the murder of George Floyd, a federal judge ordered police in the Ohio city to stop using tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets against nonviolent protesters.
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America Reckons With Racial Injustice
Students and demonstrators march on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio last week to protest the killing of Ma'Khia Bryant, 16, by a Columbus police officer.

Columbus Mayor Requests DOJ Review Of Racial Bias In Police Force

Apr 28, 2021
"We want to be partners with the DOJ to bring about meaningful, sustainable and significant reforms," the mayor's letter says. It comes a week after 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant was killed by police.
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America Reckons With Racial Injustice
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer was removed from duty temporarily following the fatal shooting of a Black man early Tuesday. The officer behind the shooting didn't turn on his body-worn camera to record the shooting.

Ohio Officer Removed From Duty After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

Dec 23, 2020
The shooting of the as-yet unidentified man in Columbus is the second this month where officers' body cameras weren't switched on.
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At the CATCH graduation ceremony, Melissa Callaway hugs her sister after giving a speech about getting out of human trafficking. Now the diversion program is a nationwide model.

A Pioneering Ohio Courtroom Helps Trafficking Victims Find Hope

Oct 07, 2019
Ten years ago, a judge in Columbus developed a special docket that would direct women forced into sex work toward rehabilitation instead of the criminal justice system. Now it's a nationwide model.
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Members of the Columbus Police Crime Scene Search Unit investigate the area around the fatal police shooting of Tyree King, 13, Wednesday night.

Police Fatally Shoot Boy, 13, In Ohio; Officers Say He Wielded A BB Gun

Sep 15, 2016
Tyree King was pronounced dead 40 minutes after officers were sent to the scene of a reported armed robbery. Police say he had a BB pistol that resembled a handgun with a laser site.
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