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McKinney officer Eric Casebolt resigns; police chief calls actions at pool party ‘indefensible’

Posted on June 9, 2015 by The Soul Brother

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 →

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Local Homeowners Defend Texas Cops Who Brutalized Black Teens At Pool Party

Posted on June 8, 2015 by The Soul Brother

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 →

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McKinney, Texas, and the Racial History of American Swimming Pools

Posted on June 8, 2015 by The Soul Brother

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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