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McKinney officer Eric Casebolt resigns; police chief calls actions at pool party ‘indefensible’
By Sarah Mervosh McKinney Police Chief Greg Conley condemned as “indefensible” the actions of Eric Casebolt, an officer who resigned Tuesday, after a video of Casebolt physically confronting teenagers at a pool party attracted national attention and sparked protests. Conley said … Continue reading
McKinney, Texas: A Small Town Turned Boomtown
By Olga Khazan When I was in high school in McKinney, Texas, I won a “student of the month” award along with several other students. I went to a public high school, but the award was overseen by the local … Continue reading
White Woman Used Racial Slurs, Slapped Her, Texas Pool Party Host Says
By Carimah Townes After a viral video of police brutalizing black teenagers in swimsuits in Texas sparked national outrage, a second video has surfaced of a party host detailing a violent encounter before the cops arrived at the scene. According … Continue reading
Local Homeowners Defend Texas Cops Who Brutalized Black Teens At Pool Party
By Judd Legum The police’s brutal treatment of black teens attending a pool party in McKinney, Texas has sparked a nationwide outrage. The video shows officer Eric Casebolt grabbing 15-year-old Dajerria Becton, unarmed and wearing a bikini, by the hair … Continue reading
McKinney, Texas, and the Racial History of American Swimming Pools
By Yoni Appelbaum On Friday, a large group of teens gathered for a pool party in the city of McKinney, Texas. Shortly thereafter, someone called the police. And by Sunday night, as footage of the police response spread across the … Continue reading
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