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Police Brutality

A federal judge refused St. Louis’ request to dismiss a civil rights complaint from protesters of police brutality, as evidence indicates police may have a practice of using chemical agents against protesters without providing warning or leaving them a means of egress.

ST. LOUIS — A federal judge refused to dismiss a civil rights complaint from protesters of police brutality, as evidence indicates St. Louis police may have a practice of using chemical agents against protesters without providing warning or leaving them a means of egress.

Categories / Civil Rights, Government, Politics

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