Fired SAPD officer testifies she delivered ‘rabbit punches,’ not haymakers to head of pregnant handcuffed woman
An attorney for a San Antonio police officer fired for repeatedly punching a handcuffed, pregnant woman carefully walked his client through footage of the July 2018 incident, stopping and starting the videos to show how many times the officer was “mule kicked” during an attempted drug search.
Ex-SAPD officer who repeatedly punched handcuffed pregnant woman lands at Elmendorf PD
A fired San Antonio police officer caught on body-worn camera repeatedly punching a handcuffed pregnant woman is now working for the Elmendorf Police Department, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirm.
Newly launched Sandra Bland Center For Racial Justice to bring resources to families affected by police brutality
Geneva Reed-Veal, Sandra Bland’s mother, said the center was established to bring healing to families that have lost a loved one to police brutality and help them navigate the criminal justice system.
Footage shows Maverick County deputies tackling man who recorded them, asked for their names
MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas – Video from multiple cameras showed Maverick County Sheriff’s deputies tackling a man during a traffic stop near Eagle Pass earlier this month as he asked them to identify themselves. That footage shows Flores asking for the deputies' names in Spanish before one of them charged at him. Ernesto Flores describes his Oct. 14 interaction with Maverick County sheriff's deputies. Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber. Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber did not respond to emails, calls and in-person attempts to contact him for this story.
What’s behind protests for racial justice across the U.S., San Antonio? KSAT Explains
In the premiere episode of KSAT Explains, we take an in-depth look at the unrest we’ve seen across the country since the killing of George Floyd, how protests have played out here at home and examine what it means to be black in San Antonio.
Mayor says city needs a level set to determine what police changes are needed
San Antonio As protestors against police brutality have filled San Antonios streets, and even its city council chambers, in the past week, Mayor Nirenberg said the city is listening. Nirenberg told a crowd on Thursday to hold me accountable for ushering in changes regarding police in San Antonio. Its not clear yet what specific changes those would be, but the mayor raised the possibility of both discipline procedures in the current union contract and policies from the 8 Cant Wait campaign. RELATED: Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protestersThe mayor said the first step is a level set taking stock of where the city is at regarding SAPD policies and procedures. From there, the mayor said the city can find out where people want to see change.
Here’s how you can support the fight against racial injustice without leaving your home
Color of Change is the largest online racial injustice organization. It’s a great place to donate to help fight racial injustices. If there is any organization that has been fighting for social justice and change for years and years, it’s the ACLU. Not only does it fight for racial justice, it fights for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and so much more. This is pretty simple: The petition is asking for justice for George Floyd’s death.