Mace
Coverage of Mace in the Nexus archive.
- Eighth Circuit denies qualified immunity to some St. Louis jailers
The Eighth Circuit ruled that some St. Louis jail officers must face claims of excessive pepper spray use against detainees, denying them qualified immunity in certain instances while upholding it in others. Four detainees alleged they were sprayed with Mace to the point of breathing difficulties and denied water, with video and testimony showing some officers' actions were unreasonable.
- NYC hotel evacuated after Mace sprayed inside; investigation underway
A hotel in New York City's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after police reported Mace was sprayed inside. The incident prompted an ongoing investigation.
- Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Nancy Lacore, a former U.S. Navy admiral, is running for a congressional seat in South Carolina after being fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. She has advanced to the runoff to replace Mace.