U.S. Department of Justice

Decree Ends Lawsuit By Female Jail Guards

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:16:18 +0000

The Justice Department has approved a consent decree that will end a discrimination lawsuit filed by female guards at the Summit County Jail.

Jackson Seeks Justice Department Review

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:36:37 +0000

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is asking the Justice Department to review police division's policies after a car chase ended with 137 shots fired by white officers that killed two African-Americans.

The chase began when an officer thought he heard a shot near police headquarters. No weapon or shells were found in the vehicle.

Clark County School District Reaches Deal With Feds

Jim Letizia — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:27:32 +0000

A Clark County school district will adopt an anti-discrimination policy as part of an agreement with the federal government.