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The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Ohio ex-police officer sentenced to 15 years to life in 2020 killing of Andre Hill
A former Ohio police officer convicted of murder in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed, was given a mandatory sentence on Monday of 15 years to life. Former Columbus officer Adam Coy shot Hill four times in a garage in December 2020, as the country reckoned with a series of police killings of Black men, women and children. He told jurors that he feared for his life because he thought Hill was holding a silver revolver. Coy, who is being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma, told the court on Monday he planned to appeal against the verdict. 'I feel my actions were justified,' Coy said. 'I reacted the same way I had in hundreds of training scenarios. I drew and fired my weapon to stop a threat, protect myself and my partner.' Prosecutors said Hill followed police commands and was never a threat to Coy. In victim impact statements on Monday, Hill's sisters and ex-wife described the 47-year-old as a gentle man who had never met a stranger. His grandchildren called him 'big daddy'. Police body-camera footage showed Hill coming out of the garage of a friend's house holding up a cellphone in his left hand, his right hand not visible, seconds before he was fatally shot. Almost 10 minutes passed before officers at the scene rendered aid. Coy, who was fired afterward, had a lengthy history of citizen complaints, although most were declared unfounded. Weeks later, the mayor forced out the police chief after a series of fatal police shootings of Black people. Columbus later reached a $10m settlement with Hill's family, and the city passed a law requiring police to give immediate medical attention to injured suspects.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Ohio ex-police officer sentenced to 15 years to life in 2020 killing of Andre Hill
A former Ohio police officer convicted of murder in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed, was given a mandatory sentence Monday of 15 years to life. Former Columbus officer Adam Coy shot Hill four times in a garage in December 2020, as the country reckoned with a series of police killings of Black men, women and children. He told jurors that he feared for his life because he thought Hill was holding a silver revolver. Coy, who is being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, told the court Monday he plans to appeal against the verdict. 'I feel my actions were justified,' Coy said. 'I reacted the same way I had in hundreds of training scenarios. I drew and fired my weapon to stop a threat, protect myself and my partner.' Prosecutors said Hill followed police commands and was never a threat to Coy. In victim impact statements Monday, Hill's sisters and ex-wife described the 47-year-old as a gentle man who had never met a stranger. His grandchildren called him 'big daddy'. Police body camera footage showed Hill coming out of the garage of a friend's house holding up a cellphone in his left hand, his right hand not visible, seconds before he was fatally shot. Almost 10 minutes passed before officers at the scene rendered aid. Coy, who was fired afterward, had a lengthy history of citizen complaints, although most were declared unfounded. Weeks later, the mayor forced out the police chief after a series of fatal police shootings of Black people. Columbus later reached a $10m settlement with Hill's family, and the city passed a law requiring police to give immediate medical attention to injured suspects.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Ex-officer who mistook a Black man's keys and phone for a gun gets 15 years to life for murder
A former Ohio police officer convicted of murder in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed, was given a mandatory sentence Monday of 15 years to life. Former Columbus officer Adam Coy shot Hill four times in a garage in December 2020, as the country reckoned with a series of police killings of Black men, women and children. He told jurors that he feared for his life because he thought Hill was holding a silver revolver. Coy, who is being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, told the court Monday he plans to appeal the verdict. 'I feel my actions were justified,' Coy said. 'I reacted the same way I had in hundreds of training scenarios. I drew and fired my weapon to stop a threat, protect myself and my partner." Prosecutors said Hill followed police commands and was never a threat to Coy. In victim impact statements Monday, Hill's sisters and ex-wife described the 47-year-old as a gentle man who had never known a stranger. His grandchildren called him 'Big Daddy." Police body camera footage showed Hill coming out of the garage of a friend's house holding up a cellphone in his left hand, his right hand not visible, seconds before he was fatally shot. Almost 10 minutes passed before officers at the scene rendered aid. Coy, who was fired afterward, had a lengthy history of citizen complaints, although most were declared unfounded. Weeks later, the mayor forced out the police chief after a series of fatal police shootings of Black people. Columbus later reached a $10 million settlement with Hill's family, and the city passed a law requiring police to give immediate medical attention to injured suspects.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- CBS News
Fort Worth, Austin tied to police chief decision at Fort Worth Police Department
In less than a month, the citizens of Fort Worth will get a chance to know the three candidates vying to become the next police chief of the Fort Worth Police Department. Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, a fourth candidate and the only female finalist, withdrew her name after being promoted at the Los Angeles Police Department. With her departure, three men will try to sway those whom he will eventually serve and protect on August 14 at Fort Worth City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. leads the Fort Worth PD as its Interim Police Chief. He was appointed after Chief Neil Noakes retired in May. Alldredge has been with the department since 1999. In that time, he has practically done it all: budgeting, patrol, strategic planning, crisis management, operational efficiency, and community engagement. Vernon Hale is a former Deputy Police Chief of the Dallas Police Department, who has built a reputation for transforming police departments. He served as police chief in Gavelston and as Assistant Police Chief in Prince George's County, Maryland. Eddie Garcia, the former Dallas Police Chief, is still in the honeymoon phase of being an Assistant City Manager in Austin. "Obviously, he's a very well-respected chief, so not surprised that he's looking to get back into it," Michael Bullock said. Bullock is the president of the Austin Police Officers' Association. He was excited nine months ago when Garcia announced he was coming to Austin to helm Public Safety for the city. Garcia's boss is former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The former DPD chief oversees the fire department, police, Austin and Travis County Emergency Medical Services, the Chief Medical Officer, forensic science, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Labor relations. Less than a year into walking on his new turf, he is trying to re-enter a profession where he told CBS News Texas he was done, back in October 2024. "I'm not going to be a police chief. I'm done," Garcia said. "My law enforcement career is over, and I'm proud that my last badge, if I ever got a shadow box, the last badge on there is going to be Dallas Police Department." Garcia remains silent about his North Texas job prospects. The Austin city media team did not even offer a no comment on his behalf or that of Broadnax when CBS News Texas asked for comment on his application. The second question was to name an accomplishment since he'd been in Austin. Bullock had an answer. "We've definitely worked through some internal issues, where we've worked through some potential contract violations," Bullock said. The police union president said he hopes they have more time with Garcia, especially given the rising turnover rates. "Overall, it's a tough city to work in, and there's a lot of unique challenges being here, no matter what level of employment you're at, in particular in public safety," he said. "We see a lot of it. So I wouldn't say that I'm surprised when I see people come and then go." Fort Worth Officers are also tied to the decision. CBS News Texas contacted the members' police association for comment, but has not heard back.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Former Blood Tribe police chief pleads guilty to assault of former constable in Quebec
Former Blood Tribe police chief Brice Iron Shirt has pleaded guilty to assault, after a former constable accused him of inappropriately touching her. Former Blood Tribe police chief Brice Iron Shirt has pleaded guilty to assault. This comes after a former Blood Tribe constable accused Iron Shirt of inappropriately touching her. Iron Shirt served as chief of the Blood Tribe Police Service for just nine months before abruptly resigning in September 2022. That came a month after a female constable filed a complaint with the police commission about Iron Shirt making unwanted sexual advances months earlier. The commission did nothing about her concerns, but prosecutors in Quebec did. Iron Shirt was charged with sexual assault in 2023 for an incident that occurred during the Aboriginal Police Chiefs Conference in Gatineau, Que., in May, 2022. This spring, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault and was given an absolute discharge. According to an agreed statement of facts, during a night out with colleagues, Iron Shirt made several unwanted physical advances toward the female officer. He also touched her without her consent when they were alone. The Quebec court ordered him to serve 20 hours of community service and make a $2,000 donation to the Native Women's Association of Canada. One expert questions the sentence. 'It'd be interesting to ask the Crown prosecutor why the Crown agreed to that. That's a sexual assault, right? And the accused admitted to it in the agreed statement of facts,' said Tom Engel, chair of the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association's policing committee. In a statement to CTV News, Iron Shirt said, 'I am relieved that this matter has been resolved without a criminal record, which will allow me to move forward with my life.' In her impact statement to the court, the victim said, 'You were gifted the trust of your people. You were entrusted with sacred teachings, with institutional power and with the hope of change. And you betrayed it all.' She has also filed a human rights complaint against Iron Shirt, police, the commission and the First Nation. But Engel says how the initial complaint was handled shows a lack of transparency. 'One of the main roles of a police commission is in relation to disciplinary matters, supervision of the chief. And oftentimes there are complaints that police commissions are too cozy with chiefs,' said Engel. He also wonders whether there's enough oversight of the police commission. In a statement, the police commission says the service has reviewed and enhanced its training procedures, but it didn't provide examples of what has changed. In a statement, Blood Tribe Chief of Police Grant Buckskin says the 'service is committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive environment to all its staff. Conduct that is offensive, intimidates or physically harms others are not tolerated.'
