John Oliver explains the e**rmous problem of police accountability
 

John Oliver explains the e**rmous problem of police accountability
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In the wake of police shootings, many ******rs involved are often dismissed as "bad apples."

On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver explained why this metaphor needs to stop.

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The segment explored how police are rarely held accountable for misconduct. The frequency of these cases have become so dire, some high schools are offering students classes on how interact with police — sending a strong message of systemic victim-blaming to the people who are most at-risk of police violence.

He **tes that dismissing police for violence against shooting victims only leads to more violence. Read more...

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