Officer Dies Escorting Clinton

Dallas officer's family blame city, Clinton campaign for his death

(NEWSER) - The family of a Dallas motorcycle cop who died escorting Hillary Clinton in a campaign motorcade 2 years ago are suing her, the city, and the makers of the helmet he was wearing. Dallas officials didn't give the officer proper training and the Clinton campaign didn't give enough notice that it would require motorcade assistance, claims the suit by Victor Lozada-Tirado's widow and children. More»

6-year-old drives into SUV, mini motorbike impounded

(NEWSER) - He's only six years old, but he's already tangoed with police for reckless driving. After Gael Noriega plowed into an SUV, police in Mexico ticketed him for the offense, as well as driving without a license and failure to register his vehicle: a miniature motorbike. The small, gas-powered bike was impounded and police demanded $183 before they'd give it back. More»

(NEWSER) - The Dallas police officer who was suspended after stopping NFL player Ryan Moats, keeping him from his mother-in-law's deathbed, has resigned, the Dallas Morning News reports. Robert Powell said he made the decision “with a heavy heart and great sadness” and hopes the move will allow people “to better reflect on this experience.” Powell had said the scrutiny over his actions was tough on his family, and that he was “terrified” of being fired. More»

Dallas police officer held Ryan Moats for 13 minutes outside hospital

(NEWSER) - A Dallas police officer drew his gun on Ryan Moats after the NFL running back ran a red light as he tried to get to the hospital where his mother-in-law was dying of cancer, the Morning News reports. Dashboard video shows officer Robert Powell held Moats, 26, for 13 minutes in the hospital parking lot, threatening him with imprisonment. “I can screw you over,” Powell warned. More»

Motorcade almost flattens officer

(NEWSER) - Police dragged away a group of protesters who were attempting to block Sarah Palin’s motorcade today in Colorado, and tackled at least two of them, CNN reports. A group of eight to 10 protesters broke from a larger group to stand in front of Palin’s car, holding up a large banner. Officers hauled them out of the way, forcing at least two to the ground; one officer was nearly run over. More»