Scott Morris

Scott Morris

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Scott Morris is a journalist based in Oakland who covers policing, protest, civil rights and far-right extremism. His work has been published in ProPublica, the Appeal and Oaklandside.

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  Oct 13, 2023

Video shows Vallejo police officer punch driver after crash

Vallejo police said the officer had been pursuing the driver....

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  Oct 11, 2023

Vallejo City Council bombarded with racist, antisemitic public comments

The apparently organized campaign included several speakers who used racial slurs and one who espoused Holocaust denial....

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  Oct 10, 2023

Charges reduced for man shot by Vallejo police officer

Jamazea Kittell's bail was reduced to $100,000....

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  Oct 09, 2023

Vallejo police release body camera footage of 2018 violent arrest of woman at home

Sherry Graff was arrested on April 24, 2018, after Officer Brian Murphy arrived at her home, called her outside and accused her of using drugs....

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  Oct 03, 2023

Expert testifies man shot by Vallejo police officer had no time to react

The expert said that Jamazea Kittell was likely blinded by the bright lights of Officer Brad Kim’s headlights and overhead lights....

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  Sep 29, 2023

Vallejo police union president’s lawsuit against city dismissed

A judge found Lt. Michael Nichelini had not adequately shown that city officials retaliated against him or that his civil rights were violated....

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  Sep 19, 2023

Vallejo officer who shot man in June testifies he ‘locked eyes’ with suspect

Stills from surveillance video shown during the preliminary hearing indicated that the vehicle started moving before Officer Brad Kim stood in its way....

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  Sep 19, 2023

Former Vallejo officer fired for Willie McCoy shooting sues department, whistleblower

The lawsuit alleges that former Vallejo police Officer Ryan McMahon was forced to leave the Broadmoor Police Department after the Vallejo Sun reported that he was flagged for poor performance in Vallejo....

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  Sep 18, 2023

Vallejo police banned shooting at vehicles days after June shooting

Officer Brad Kim shot and wounded Jamazea Kittell on June 27 when Kittell allegedly drove toward him in a silver Dodge Charger....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Arbitrator found Vallejo cop’s killing of Sean Monterrosa was ‘reasonable’

The 70-page opinion provides new information about the arbitrator's reasoning in ordering the reinstatement of Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Former Vallejo police captain who exposed badge bending ritual settles lawsuit for $900K

Former Vallejo police Capt. John Whitney said he hopes the settlement “is the beginning of some of the major changes that I have always advocated for in Vallejo.”...

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  Sep 06, 2023

Inmates took over recreation yard to make demands prior to Solano jail lockdown

One of the inmates said that others had organized the takeover of the yard as a protest....

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