Mike Hayes

The NYPD Announces An Independent Panel Will Review Its Disciplinary Program

BuzzFeed News found in March that the NYPD allowed officers to keep their jobs following serious acts of misconduct.

The NYPD’s Plan To Release Anonymous Disciplinary Records Is Still On Hold

After a BuzzFeed News investigation, the NYPD said it would release limited information about police officer discipline. The union has so far blocked that from happening.

The District Attorney Says The NYPD Isn’t Telling Prosecutors Which Cops Have A History Of Lying

“These limitations frustrate our ability, not only to prepare for trial, but to make early assessments of witness credibility.”

Police Union Tried To Block Publication Of NYPD Database

The unusual request came as BuzzFeed News was preparing to release thousands of secret disciplinary records.

Here's Why BuzzFeed News Is Publishing Thousands Of Secret NYPD Documents

BuzzFeed News is making public a huge cache of the New York Police Department's disciplinary records, revealing for the first time which employees have been charged with misconduct and what punishment, if any, they have received. The information is an important tool for people accused of crimes and for officers who feel they were punished excessively, but the department has fought hard to keep it secret.

Here Are The Secret Records On Thousands Of New York Police Misconduct Cases

Officers' names. Disciplinary charges. Punishments. This huge trove of secret disciplinary records is available and searchable for the first time.

The NYPD Is Arguing, Once Again, That Punishments For Police Misconduct Must Remain Secret

For decades the outcomes of the NYPD’s disciplinary hearings for officers accused of misconduct were made public. But lawyers for the NYPD argued in court Wednesday that that was a mistake and state law forces them to keep the information secret.

Mother Of Eric Garner And Officials Call For Action On Police Misconduct

The community outcry comes days after a BuzzFeed News investigation revealed that the NYPD let hundreds of officers who lied, stole, and assaulted New Yorkers keep their jobs.

Responding To BuzzFeed News NYPD Investigation, Top Officials Call For Change

After revelations that New York City police officers who lie, steal, and assault people are allowed to keep their jobs, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner James O’Neill, and lawmakers said it should be easier for citizens to learn about NYPD discipline.

Secret NYPD Files: Officers Who Lie And Brutally Beat People Can Keep Their Jobs

Internal NYPD files show that hundreds of officers who committed the most serious offenses — from lying to grand juries to physically attacking innocent people — got to keep their jobs, their pensions, and their tremendous power over New Yorkers' lives. A BuzzFeed News investigation.

Audio Reveals A Man Told Police “I Can’t Breathe” While In A Squad Car — And Later Died

An audio recording from Andrew Kearse’s arrest reveals the chilling details of his last moments before he died in police custody in New York.

Judge Blasts NYC And NYPD For Failing To Turn Over Evidence In Brutality Case

In a highly unusual step, a federal judge said that NYC’s failure to hand over evidence or investigate civil rights violations was so egregious she recommended an immediate end to the dispute in the alleged victim’s favor.

A Baltimore Cop Who Was Caught On Video Apparently Planting Drugs Has Been Charged

A grand jury has indicted a Baltimore cop seen in body-camera footage placing drugs at an alleged crime scene. The person charged with a drug offense in the case almost pleaded guilty before the video surfaced.

13-Year-Old Idaho Middle Schooler Raped By Older Student In Computer Lab, Lawsuit Says

According to the complaint, the victim was forced to leave school and move to a different town. Her alleged 17-year-old attacker is facing felony charges, but only served a one-day suspension from school.

This Prison System Has Severely Limited The Books And Fresh Food That Can Be Sent To Inmates

Trump Lashes Out At Tell-All Book And "Sloppy Steve" Bannon On Twitter

The president's tweet came after the White House said Breitbart should get rid of the former top Trump strategist.

Murder Convictions Overturned, Two Men Are Immediately Seized By ICE

Prosecutors tossed the murder convictions of two men, Gabriel Solache and Arturo Reyes, who claim they were coerced by a disgraced Chicago police detective into confessing to crimes they didn't commit. But before they could be set free, immigration agents arrested them.

New York Subway Bomb Suspect Said Trump "Failed To Protect" US On Facebook Before The Attack

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Akayed Ullah with terrorism following the attack on the NYC subway.

Media Organizations Support Journalist's Fight To Protect His Sources In Laquan McDonald Murder Trial

A group of 18 media companies argue that forcing the journalist who made the Laquan McDonald shooting video public to testify in court would violate the reporter's rights.

The Feds Have Issued A Warrant For The Man Acquitted Of Kate Steinle's Murder

The DOJ says that Jose Ines Garcia Zarate violated the conditions of his supervised release by possessing a weapon.