Cops said they arrested him for turning around at a checkpoint, but the real reason is much worse

This week, PAR continues its coverage of the overt abuses of police power by examining new data that shows just how dangerous—and even deadly—systematic over-policing can be. PAR hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis break down several cases that show how police use pretextual car stops to expand their power, challenge the constitutional rights of citizens, and expand the reach of the country’s law-enforcement-industrial complex.<br /><br />Post Production: Adam Coley<br /><br />Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: <br /><br />Donate: <a href="https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-par" rel="noopener">https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-par</a><br />Sign up for our newsletter: <a href="https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-par" rel="noopener">https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-par</a><br /><br />Get Police Accountability Report updates: <a href="https://therealnews.com/pod-up-par" rel="noopener">https://therealnews.com/pod-up-par</a><br /><br />Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/therealnews" rel="noopener">https://facebook.com/therealnews</a><br />Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/therealnews" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/therealnews</a>