InvestigateTV+: Supreme Court ruling could change police force cases
(InvestigateTV) — A mother’s claim that police used excessive force in the death of her son could change the way officers are held accountable in the future.
InvestigateTV+ examines how the Supreme Court eventually weighed in and reshaped legal battles across the country.
Plus, we explore the health risks to first responders and reveal how states have taken steps to support America’s heroes.
Then, we introduce you to a couple with coordinated outfits and a long-lasting love story.
Unanimous US Supreme Court ruling could change police force cases nationwide
Traffic stops are among the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous encounters for both law enforcement and civilians.
The uncertainty of who is being approached and how a situation might escalate could influence an officer’s split-second judgment during life-and-death situations, experts said.
According to the non-profit advocacy group Mapping Police Violence, more than 1,200 people were killed by police in 2024, and 12% of those deaths involved people stopped for alleged traffic violations.
While the country’s lower courts have been split in how they analyze officer use of force in fatal shootings, a 2016 traffic stop has now prompted the Supreme Court to weigh in. The decision reshapes precedent for the country and gives one mother a long-awaited step toward justice.
Oregon firefighter works to raise awareness on link between firefighting, cancer risk
An Oregon firefighter was forced to hang up his helmet, not by choice but by a devastating diagnosis. His struggle is revealing a hidden link between firefighting and cancer.
Answering the call as a firefighter came as a natural fit for Mike Roulette.
“I love it, and I love all the things about it. Something I always wanted to do,” he said. “It is more of a calling than a job. It’s more of a family.”
For years, Mike’s job was saving lives. But now, he’s fighting for his.
How much does the average side hustle bring in each month?
A recent LendingTree survey shows 38% of American adults have a side hustle.
“That’s actually down a little bit from a few years ago, but it’s still a really big number, and I think it really indicates how much people need a little bit of help in extending their monthly budget,” said the company’s Matt Schulz.
According to LendingTree, the most popular side hustles are food and grocery delivery and online freelancing.
Another 14% of side hustlers report doing part-time or seasonal work, 13% do house cleaning, and 13% make and sell items. E-commerce resale, social media influencing, babysitting, pet sitting, rideshare driving, day trading and teaching also made the list.
Georgia couple credits weekly bookstore dates with helping remain committed for decades
A Georgia couple is known at a local bookstore for their weekly dates to pick out new books. It’s a tradition that has spanned decades.
Love can be a very simple thing.
“I am grateful to have met someone so wonderful that I would stay with them that long,” said Brooks Breedlove, Michael’s wife.
A hand on the back; a book in hand.
“She is everything,” said Michael Breedlove, Brooks’ husband.
Every week, the Breedloves visit the Read It Again Bookstore in Suwanee.
“Mrs. Breedlove gets treatment in the area, so after the doctor’s appointment, as a treat, they come and visit us,” said Kim McNamara. the shop’s owner.
They roll through the aisles looking for something new, something they haven’t read — which is hard.
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