Gazelle Roden

Louisville leaders agreed to a consent decree with the Justice Department. Kristen Clark is the assistant attorney general for the DOJ Civil Rights Division.

Louisville leaders agreed to a consent decree with the Justice Department. Kristen Clark is the assistant attorney general for the DOJ Civil Rights Division.

A DOJ report revealed many cases of police misconduct in Louisville. This includes excessive use of force, unlawful searches and arrests, and faulty internal investigations. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton will oversee the agreement. Beaton was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2020. For NPR News, I'm Giselle Rodin in Louisville.

A DOJ report revealed many cases of police misconduct in Louisville. This includes excessive use of force, unlawful searches and arrests, and faulty internal investigations. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton will oversee the agreement. Beaton was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2020. For NPR News, I'm Giselle Rodin in Louisville.