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IOLERO annual report highlights Sheriff’s Office progress but specter of ongoing oversight fight remains

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IOLERO annual report showcases Sheriff’s Office achievements, yet ongoing oversight battle looms Sonoma County’s civilian law enforcement oversight agency discussed improvements in its annual report on the Sheriff’s Office handling of complaints and internal investigations, highlighting a fight about the watchdog’s authority. The report covered independent investigations into in-custody deaths, citizen complaints, audits of internal … Read more

Suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for Postgame Fight vs. Chiefs Upheld on Appeal

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Appeal to uphold suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for postgame fight against Chiefs Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct was upheld by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and NFL Players’ Association. The suspension was due to Branch punching Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a postgame melee. The suspension … Read more

Lions safety Brian Branch loses appeal of one-game suspension, will miss Week 7 after post-game fight

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Brian Branch, Lions safety, upholds one-game suspension following post-game altercation, will sit out Week 7. Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for fighting after his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs has been upheld upon appeal. Branch initiated a fight after the game and punched receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a skirmish between … Read more