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Starbucks Sued by North Carolina Police Officer Burned by Free Coffee

A North Carolina police officer who got a free cup of Starbucks coffee is suing the company for $50,000 after he spilled it and got burned. WRAL-TV reports attorneys said in court this week that Raleigh officer Matthew Kohr should …

Chicago Officer Charged in Towing Scam

A Chicago police officer became the 10th member of the force to be charged in what federal authorities say was a scheme to steer work to tow truck drivers in exchange for bribes. Federal prosecutors said that a grand jury …

Kansas City Officer Suspended over Insurance Fraud Charges

Kansas City, Mo., police officer accused of crashing his 2001 BMW for the insurance money has been suspended without pay. The Kansas City Star reported that Shawn Oden told insurers he was trying to avoid hitting two deer when he …

Pittsburgh Officer Put on Leave over Fraud Charges

A Pittsburgh police officer, already disciplined for his conduct during an off-duty vehicle crash, has been put on paid leave after county prosecutors charged him with insurance fraud in the same incident. The Associated Press could not immediately locate a …

Judge Nixes Suit over Pennsylvania Officer’s Crash Death

A federal judge has dismissed a police widow’s lawsuit against a suburban Philadelphia township over its insurance coverage. Middletown Township Officer Chris Jones was killed by an intoxicated driver during a 2009 traffic stop. Driver Frank Budka is serving a …