Lawsuit seeks federal oversight of Antioch police alleging racism and bigotry
In a federal lawsuit eerily similar to one filed 20 years ago in Oakland, civil rights attorney John Burris says the police department in Antioch – 35 miles away – is rife with bigotry, racism, lies and unconstitutional force.
Antioch police racist texting scandal: Civil rights attorney John Burris preparing federal lawsuit
Victims of the Antioch Police Department racist texting scandal are taking action in the form of a federal lawsuit. Last week, a report by the FBI and the Contra Costa County D.A. revealed a pattern of racist and abusive messages.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake felt near Antioch
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Antioch Wednesday evening.
Ongoing threats against Antioch city officials amid police department scandal
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said death threats and racist remarks against him and other Black city leaders have escalated following the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office release of two bombshell reports that show rampant racist, sexist and other derogatory comments sent by Antioch police officers.
Antioch Police Department’s text message scandal: here's what to know
This is what we know so far about the Antioch Police Department racist text messaging scandal.
Rev. Al Sharpton calls on US Attorney General to keep Antioch mayor safe
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on the U.S. Attorney General to provide protection for the mayor of Antioch.
Antioch residents demand overhaul of police department after racist text scandal
Residents of Antioch expressed frustration at a packed city council meeting Tuesday night, after the release of racist text messages sent by more than a dozen of its police officers. Dozens of people spoke and all demanded change over three hours.
Community rallies to demand accountability in Antioch police racist text scandal
Community members marched and rallied outside police headquarters to demand reforms to the city's police department following reports released by the Contra Costa County District Attorney revealing racist text messages sent by more than a dozen officers.
DA to review criminal cases linked to Antioch cops in texting scandal
Criminal cases linked to Antioch police officers named recently in a racist text messaging scandal will be reviewed by the Contra Costa County authorities.
Antioch police text scandal: officer boasts about hurting suspects
An Antioch police officer bragged about his use of brutal force during the takedown of two Black men, according to the latest batch of text messages released from an investigation into misconduct permeating the Antioch Police Department.
CoCo County public defender calls for all cases involving alleged racist cops be dismissed
The Contra Costa County public defender is calling on District Attorney Diana Becton to dismiss all pending cases and to release all incarcerated individuals whose cases involve the Antioch Police Department officers caught up in the latest racist text messaging scandal.
Contra Costa County DA releases report detailing racist, homophobic texts from Antioch police officers
A joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office released a report on Thursday detailing dozens of incidents of racist, homophobic, sexist and derogatory text messages involving 14 Antioch Police Department officers.
'You want to go? Let's go!' Antioch mayor shouts during meeting on police racist texting scandal
A racist texting scandal embroiling the Antioch Police Department prompted outrage at Tuesday’s City Council meeting from Mayor Lamar Thorpe, who shouted at a speaker during public comment.
Antioch leaders to review current system of overseeing police department
The Antioch City Council will meet on Tuesday to review the current system of overseeing the police department.
Antioch mayor wants investigation into police department after racist texts emerge
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe condemned 17 Antioch police officers, including the president of the city's police union, who had been recently identified for allegedly sending racist texts to each other.
Judge rules on disclosing alleged racist texts and memes by Antioch police
A Contra Costa County judge has ruled that racist text messages, allegedly sent by members of the Antioch Police Department, and that are related to a felony case, will be disclosed to the defense.
Antioch mayor says city will pay 'excessive amount' amid police officer scandal
Antioch's mayor on Thursday would not discuss the specifics of any additional officers being placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation, but he did say that he planned to call a special meeting with the police chief so that the community could ask some tough questions.
Antioch police arrest suspect in multiple optometry business burglaries
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday night in Antioch in connection with several eye optometry business burglaries, police said.
Antioch man charged with killing of unborn baby in attack on pregnant woman, 2 kids
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.