Justice in Action. Advocacy with Purpose.
Empowering Justice Through Advocacy and Investigations
Justice in Action. Advocacy with Purpose.
Empowering Justice Through Advocacy and Investigations
Justice in Action. Advocacy with Purpose.
Empowering Justice Through Advocacy and Investigations
what we do
Where Real Stories Drive Real Change
Welcome to the Courtroom Accountability Project, where real stories drive real change. Through groundbreaking investigations and Emmy Award-winning journalism, our work has impacted policies in over fifty police departments and provided training resources used by thousands of law enforcement officers nationwide.
This is where justice meets action, offering individuals the tools to fight systemic injustice and institutions the resources to create meaningful reform.
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Success Stories
Below are a series of success stories demonstrating how PoliceAbuse.com and the Courtroom Accountability Project have made real impacts on the lives of individuals and forced policy changes across the country. Each case highlights our commitment to justice and accountability.
Pulled over, strip-searched, and humiliated—until we stepped in. Read how we helped Freddie MacLeod take on the system and win.
Freddie MacLeod, a successful Black contractor, was pulled over while visiting family in rural Florida. His wife and daughter were subjected to an illegal strip search on the roadside, despite …
Brutally attacked and denied justice—until we exposed the truth. Read how our investigation helped Salisa Luster.
Salisa Luster was raped and violently assaulted in her Louisville apartment, only to be further victimized by a negligent police response. Officer Rick Woolridge failed to investigate, ignored clear signs …
Fleeing abuse and fearing for her life, Serena found safety through our intervention.
Serena faced a harrowing escape from an abusive partner. When local police failed to intervene, the Equal Justice Project stepped in. Our team provided security, monitored interactions, and gathered crucial …
The nation's leading domestic violence hotline recognized our life-saving efforts. Learn how we made a difference.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline personally thanked PoliceAbuse.com for assisting survivors and exposing systemic failures in law enforcement response. Our investigative work provided critical support to victims who had nowhere …
He was suffocated in jail. We uncovered the truth and helped his family win justice.
Daniel LinsonBigler died in the Clay County Jail under suspicious circumstances. We conducted an in-depth investigation, interviewed an eyewitness inmate, and turned over critical evidence to his family’s attorney. As …
A man suffering a medical crisis was killed by first responders. We made sure his family got answers.
Jamal Amron ingested a small amount of cocaine and suffered a medical crisis. Seeking help at a restaurant, he was instead confronted by law enforcement and paramedics who injected him …
A young man was being brutalized in jail—until we took action and got an officer arrested.
Dale Clacks was being raped in the Holmes County Jail by Sergeant Joel Patrick. His mother, Deborah, reached out to us for help. We launched an investigation and got Sergeant …
A barricaded man, moments from being shot—until we stepped in. Read how we intervened and changed the outcome.
Daniel A. had recently filed a complaint against the West Hartford Police Department when officers arrived at his home, ready for a violent confrontation. Fearing for his life, he called …
A family’s cries for help were ignored—until we stepped in. See how we saved Marcus Smith’s life.
Marcus Smith was brutally beaten in LA County Jail while suffering from mental health issues. His family desperately sought help but was ridiculed and denied assistance. When they turned to …
A hidden camera investigation led to a new civilian review board and legal reform.
Our hidden camera investigation into the Long Beach Police Department led to the first civilian complaint review board in the city and helped change California’s Penal Code 118.1, increasing penalties …
We investigated police departments across the U.S.—and changed their policies.
Our investigations have led to policy changes in over 100 police departments, affecting thousands of officers nationwide. The Department of Justice adopted our investigative videos as part of their official …
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