FBI Investigating 8 Cases of Potential Misconduct Involving Louisville Police
The FBI is investigating eight cases of potential misconduct involving the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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J. Edgar Hover Ordered Bureau to Hide That Witnesses to Malcolm X’s Assassination Were FBI Informants
FBI informants witnessed Malcolm X’s 1965 assassination and were told not to reveal their work with the bureau when talking with police and prosecutors, according to a prosecutor.
2 Men Found Guilty in Malcolm X Killing to Be Exonerated Because FBI, Police Withheld Evidence
exonerated after authorities said the FBI and police had withheld evidence in the case.
Senate Confirms Kristen Clarke As First Black Woman to Lead DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Kristen Clarke on Tuesday became the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, overcoming strong opposition from Republicans.
Malcolm X’s Family Uncovers Letter Alleging FBI, NYPD Conspired in His Assassination
The family of Malcolm X have made public a letter they say shows the New York Police Department and FBI conspired to assassinate the civil rights leader in 1965.
New Documentary MLK/FBI Explores Surveillance of Civil Rights Icon
A new documentary explores the FBI’s relentless surveillance and harassment of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Justice Department Opens Investigation into Police Shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin
The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
Wayne G. Davis, One of the FBI’s First Black Agents, Dies at Age 81
Wayne G. Davis, a 25-year veteran of the FBI who served as special agent in charge of the Detroit, Indianapolis and Philadelphia offices, died Thursday.