Criminal Justice
City Council gives the nod to more military equipment
Council remains divided on purchases by Chico PD
Chico PD says officers returned fire, killing suspect
Two SWAT sergeants were involved in previous fatal incidents
Sentencing of ex-cop appealed by DA
Domestic partnership declared between former officer and his alleged victim
Taser pain minimized at Rushing trial
Testimony from ‘cottage industry of exoneration’ aided Chico police
Rushings lose federal civil rights lawsuit
Jury finds tasing of motionless Tyler Rushing not excessive force
Expert: Police fear in tasing ‘imaginary’
Rushing’s parents testify emotionally at civil rights trial
Officers defend use of taser on fallen Rushing
Civil rights trial continues with more testimony in federal court
Tasing of Tyler focus of long-delayed trial
Rushings seek verdict that Chico police violated son’s constitutional rights
