Texas officials demand answers after video shows Austin police slamming transgender woman to ground
The incident left her bloodied.
March 25, 2025
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excessive force
Lawyer: Cops Used Excessive Force in Killing Student Pride Leader
The shooting death of Scout Schultz continues to reverberate.
September 18, 2017
Riot at Georgia Tech Follows LGBT Leader's Killing
Violence breaks out on the Atlanta campus as lawyers debate the use of force in Scout Schultz's killing.
September 19, 2017
A queer pro-Palestine protester was shoved by a police officer. Now she's been charged (exclusive)
The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.
September 27, 2024
Two Kansas City Cops Charged With Assaulting Transgender Woman
A grand jury says the officers used excessive force when arresting Brianna Hill in Kansas City, Mo., last year.
May 18, 2020
Why Police Should Have a Place at Pride
Banning bad cops from Pride celebrations is understandable, but banning all cops isn't, writes Amanda Kerri.
June 19, 2018
St. Louis cop out of job after controversial LGBTQ+ bar crash arrest
Ramelle Wallace, who arrested the co-owner of popular gay bar Bar:PM in St. Louis after cops crashed into it, no longer works for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
September 17, 2024
WATCH: Violent Arrest Caught on Tape During Gay Pride, Sets Off Outrage
An officer is under investigation after an arrest turned violent during one of the world's largest gay pride events.
March 6, 2013
Police Trading Homophobic, Racist Texts Jeopardize Hundreds of Cases
About a dozen officers reportedly sent messages referencing gassing Jewish people, punching LGBTQ+ community members, and lynching Black men.
December 9, 2021
Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in 2018 Excessive Force Case Involving Gay Man
It follows a hefty settlement and mandatory LGBTQ+ training following a lawsuit in the case.
November 22, 2023
Advocate Channel
Violence Erupts After Chicago Police Involved in Fatal Shooting
Video shows police in a violent confrontation with civilians after a fatal shooting in Chicago.
July 16, 2018
Ohio's Hamilton County Elects First Woman, First LGBTQ+ Sheriff
Charmaine McGuffey makes history in the county, which includes Cincinnati.
November 4, 2020
