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Spy agencies urged to fix open secret: A lack of diversity

The national reckoning over racial inequality sparked by George Floyd’s murder two years ago has gone on behind closed doors inside America’s intelligence agencies.

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Former Officer Pleads Guilty To State Charge In George Floyd Killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge as part of a plea deal.

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Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death

Choose your plan ArrowRight Thomas K. Lane entered his guilty plea early Wednesday before Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter A. Cahill. AdvertisementLane, Kueng and Thao are awaiting sentencing in the federal case. Jury selection in that trial is scheduled to begin June 13 — though Lane’s guilty plea is certain to spark speculation about other potential pleas in the case. “That deadline has passed.”It was not immediately clear what led to Lane’s guilty plea. Attorneys for Kueng and Thao did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lane’s guilty plea or whether their clients are engaged in plea discussions.

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A former Minneapolis cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

Thomas Lane pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's killing. The state is recommending a sentence of three years in prison.

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Ex-Minneapolis cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death

A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

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Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. As part of the plea deal, Thomas Lane will have a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder dismissed. Lane, along with J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, has already been convicted on federal counts of willfully violating Floyd's rights during the May 2020 restraint that led to the Black man's death.

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The America That Killed George Floyd

In a new biography of the man whose murder sparked massive protests, two reporters tell a longer story of institutional racism.

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30-Year Friendship Deepens After the Death of George Floyd

Plus, the two discuss how their friendship has grown deeper over the last three decades. Even if we vehemently disagree about something, it’s not going to be enough to break a friendship,” Yuan says. Watch Now:On Deeper Conversations About Race After George Floyd’s Murder:Chien-An and Jon reflect on how their conversations started out during the pandemic, then deepened after George Floyd’s murder. On Growing Up in Bay Village:Chien-An and Jon reflect on their shared and divergent experiences growing up in their homogenous Ohio suburbOn their divergent experiences with the police:Chien-An and Jon talk about their divergent experiences with law enforcement. On 30 years of friendship leading to trust, deeper conversations and understanding:Chien-An and Jon reflect on how 30 years of friendship laid the foundation of trust to talk about deeper topics.

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30-Year Friendship Deepens After the Death of George Floyd

Plus, the two discuss how their friendship has grown deeper over the last three decades. Even if we vehemently disagree about something, it’s not going to be enough to break a friendship,” Yuan says. Watch Now:On Deeper Conversations About Race After George Floyd’s Murder:Chien-An and Jon reflect on how their conversations started out during the pandemic, then deepened after George Floyd’s murder. On Growing Up in Bay Village:Chien-An and Jon reflect on their shared and divergent experiences growing up in their homogenous Ohio suburbOn their divergent experiences with the police:Chien-An and Jon talk about their divergent experiences with law enforcement. On 30 years of friendship leading to trust, deeper conversations and understanding:Chien-An and Jon reflect on how 30 years of friendship laid the foundation of trust to talk about deeper topics.

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How Post journalists reported on George Floyd’s life and legacy

“His Name is George Floyd: One’s Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” draws from more than 400 interviews, including Floyd’s friends and family and President Biden.

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Texas grand jury indicts three police officers for allegedly assaulting people during 2020 George Floyd protests

Among those indicted are two officers charged​ earlier this year for allegedly assaulting people at the 2020 protests.

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Judge overseeing Derek Chauvin civil rights case accepts plea deal

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four ex-Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin's plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

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Judge approves Derek Chauvin plea deal for violating George Floyd’s rights

A Minnesota judge convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2021 of murdering George Floyd the year prior.

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Judge Overseeing Chauvin Civil Rights Case Accepts Plea Deal

Both sides agreed Chauvin should face a sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years, with prosecutors saying they would seek 25.

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Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea agreement in federal civil rights trial over George Floyd's death

Under the plea agreement, which Chauvin signed, both sides agreed Chauvin should face a sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years, with prosecutors saying they would seek 25.

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Judge overseeing Chauvin civil rights case accepts plea deal

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin's plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison. Chauvin pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to violating Floyd’s civil rights, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd’s neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in the Black man’s death on May 25, 2020. The white former officer admitted he willfully deprived Floyd of his right to be free from unreasonable seizure, including unreasonable force by a police officer.

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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says Trump wanted to 'shoot' demonstrators protesting George Floyd's death: book

"Can't you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something?" Trump reportedly asked of the Floyd protestors, per Esper's forthcoming book.

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Maine governor thought Trump was having a 'nervous breakdown' during a call on which he complained about George Floyd protests: book

Floyd's murder "seemed to trigger something else entirely in Trump" in comparison to Joe Biden, per NYT reporters Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns.

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Report calls out abuse of social media by Minneapolis police

Among the scathing findings of an investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd is that the Minneapolis Police Department used covert or fake social media accounts to monitor Black activists and organizations.

Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison last year for the murder of George Floyd.

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Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison last year for the murder of George Floyd.

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Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction For Killing George Floyd

Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his conviction for murder in the killing of George Floyd, arguing that jurors were intimidated by the protests that followed and prejudiced by heavy pretrial publicity.

Michigan man accused of threatening BLM supporters at Starbucks, leaving nooses for protesters

A retired optometrist even threatened to ‘lynch’ a Black person, the DOJ said

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State report details bias in Minneapolis Police Department

A Minnesota state agency says it will work with the city of Minneapolis to negotiate solutions to resolve the pattern of race discrimination uncovered by a two-year investigation.

Derek Chauvin appeals his conviction for George Floyd's murder

A year after his conviction, the former Minneapolis police officer is asking a state court to send his case back to Hennepin County; order a new trial elsewhere; or order him to be resentenced.

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Minnesota Human Rights department alleges Minneapolis police engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination

The investigation, announced after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, examined whether the city and the police department were using racially discriminatory practices and policies.

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Post-Floyd probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police

A state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination.

LA sheriff investigates how reporter obtained leaked video

The Los Angeles County sheriff disputed allegations he orchestrated the cover-up of an incident where a deputy knelt on a handcuffed inmate’s head for more than three minutes.

Trial of 3 ex-officers in Floyd death won't be livestreamed

A Minnesota judge has ruled that the trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd’s killing will not be livestreamed.

Companies that loudly supported BLM fall silent when confronted with skyrocketing Black murders

Companies across the nation pledged support for Black Lives Matter and various social justice initiatives following the death of George Floyd.

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Mourners To Gather At Patrick Lyoya’s Funeral Today In Grand Rapids

Mourners will gather Friday at the funeral for Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a traffic stop and struggle with a white police officer in Michigan.

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Report: Majority of Black Americans say race shapes identity

A new report by Pew Research Center says a majority of Black Americans believe being Black is central to how they think about themselves and shape their identities, even as many have diverse experiences and come from various backgrounds.

9,000 digital art NFTs are being released to raise funds in George Floyd's memory

In the fight to get justice for his brother's murder, Terrence Floyd has turned to the unlikeliest corners to do just that: NFTs — or non-fungible tokens.

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Biden administration to change the way it deals with protesters near White House

Lawsuits by racial justice demonstrators removed from park near the White House in June 2020 prompted the change in policy.

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Biden administration to change the way it deals with protesters near White House

Lawsuits by racial justice demonstrators removed from park near the White House in June 2020 prompted the change in policy.

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Sacramento shooting is latest struggle for downtown strip

The recent mass shooting in California's capital city has shaken a downtown core that's been beset by violence and decades of economic struggles.

Black Bookstore Brings Seeds Of Change

April and Malik Muhammad own two locations of Malik Books, which have seen a boost in business after the police-involved murder of George Floyd.

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New York officers who shoved protester to be reinstated

The riot squad was clearing an area for a curfew following protests over George Floyd's murder.

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Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in George Floyd's death

Prosecutors have revealed that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but say the defendants rejected them.

Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in George Floyd's death

Prosecutors revealed Monday evening that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but said at a hearing that the defendants rejected them. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill held the hearing mostly to consider whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial set to begin in June for former Officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng. They're charged with aiding and abetting both manslaughter and murder when former officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin Floyd, a Black man, to the pavement for 9 1/2 minutes on May 25, 2020.

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Buffalo officers who shoved elderly BLM protester cleared by arbitrator

An arbitrator ruled that they two didn't violate the department's use-of-force guidelines when they pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground. It was caught on video that went viral. He spent a month in a hospital.

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Buffalo officers who shoved elderly BLM protester cleared by arbitrator

An arbitrator ruled that they two didn't violate the department's use-of-force guidelines when they pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground. It was caught on video that went viral. He spent a month in a hospital.

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$14M jury award for protesters could resonate around US

A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits.

Report criticizes response to unrest after Floyd's killing

An external review of Minnesota’s response to days of civil unrest following the May 2020 killing of George Floyd found several problems, including a lack of clear leadership early on as businesses were being destroyed and set ablaze.

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Biden signs anti-lynching law a century after it was first introduced

President Biden has signed a law making lynching a federal hate crime, enacting a policy generations of lawmakers unsuccessfully pursued.

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Vice President Kamala Harris set to tout corporate giants' $4.7 billion pledge to minority-owned businesses based near Washington D.C.

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday will join a group that includes leaders of corporate giants to promote a $4.7 billion commitment.

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Jury awards $14M to George Floyd protesters in Denver

A jury has awarded $14 million in damages to protesters over the actions of police in Denver during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd two years ago.

George Floyd remembered in new choral work

In "A Knee on the Neck," composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin pay tribute to Floyd's memory and offer hope for the future – while wrestling with the realities of the present day.

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Wisconsin dad wants cop charged for restraint of daughter

A Wisconsin father is demanding that prosecutors charge an off-duty police officer who appears to have briefly pressed his knee into his 12-year-old daughter's neck similar to how Derek Chauvin restrained George Floyd.

‘This Isn’t Going to be No George Floyd’: North Carolina to Consider Criminal Charges Against Deputy Caught on Video with Knee on Man’s Neck

The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into a North Carolina deputy caught on video with his knee on a Black’s man neck […]

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Top Boy after George Floyd 'will be eye-opening' for some

Actor Ashley Walters says police brutality in the UK is reflected in the fourth series of the Netflix show.

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Trial begins for Arkansas deputy in teen's fatal shooting

Body camera footage of the moments after an Arkansas deputy fatally shot a white teenager during a traffic stop have been shown publicly for the first time as the deputy’s manslaughter trial began.

Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office to track case trends, disparities through new database

GENESEE COUNTY, MI—Are cases that go through the Genesee County Prosecutor’s office resolving in equal punishments? A new system the office is receiving will help determine that. The system, which won’t be entirely implemented until 2023, will allow the prosecutor’s office to break down the cases they handle—sorting them through a variety of categories, such as a person’s race. The current database utilized by the prosecutor’s office allows Leyton’s staff to see where cases are in the court process, but specific data tracking isn’t available. Morris Township man guilty in 2019 murderRoscommon County Sheriff’s K9 dies unexpectedlySettlement reached after elderly woman denied handicapped parking space at Shiawassee County apartment complex

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Denver mounts defense of response to George Floyd protests, citing "unprecedented violence"

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's administration on Monday mounted its most forceful defense to date in support of the city's police officers and their response to the violent George Floyd protests in 2020.Driving the news: In opening arguments for a federal lawsuit, assistant city attorney Lindsay Jordan acknowledged officers made mistakes.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeBut she argued to the jury that the use of pepper balls, tea

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Trial over police force in George Floyd protests starts

A lawsuit accusing Denver police of using indiscriminate force against people protesting the killing of George Floyd two years ago is being heard by a jury in federal court.

Breonna Taylor's family, protesters upset over acquittal

The acquittal of an ex-Louisville officer tied to the botched drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death is stirring the frustrations of her family and protesters.

‘Black Mount Rushmore’ replaces George Floyd mural in Houston

One of the first murals honoring the memory of George Floyd that was erected in the city where he grew […] The post ‘Black Mount Rushmore’ replaces George Floyd mural in Houston appeared first on TheGrio.

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Estée Lauder exec ousted after posting racist covid-19 meme featuring ‘Sesame Street’ characters

Senior Estée Lauder executive John Demsey was told to leave the company over a meme he posted on Instagram that used the n-word in a joke about "Sesame Street's" Snuffleupagus contracting the coronavirus.

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‘Completely predictable’: the Portland shooting and fears of escalating extremism in America

The killing of June Knightly sent shockwaves through a city that has seen frequent protests, and raised fears of further violence June Knightly was shot and killed during a Portland protest rally on 19 February. Photograph: Kat Knapp The shooting of a respected volunteer at a racial justice protest in Portland, Oregon, last weekend has roiled the activist community in the city, and raised fresh fears about “vigilante violence” and escalating extremism in America. Authorities on Tuesday filed mur

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Sentence, state trial loom for ex-cops in Floyd's killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights now face federal sentences that one expert says could range from less than five years in prison to as much as the 25 years prosecutors are seeking for Derek Chauvin.

Report: Feds should create guidelines on less-lethal weapons

One of the nation’s leading police research groups is calling on the Justice Department to study how police use less-lethal weapons like tear gas and bean-bag guns.

After decades of lobbying, supporters say they have the votes in the House to pass a reparations bill

H.R. 40 would create a commission on reparations for Black Americans modeled on the process Japanese Americans went through to receive reparations for being imprisoned in internment camps during World War II.

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For 3 more officers at Floyd killing, jury says: Guilty

The three Minneapolis police officers alongside Derek Chauvin at the scene of George Floyd’s killing offered a variety of reasons why they weren’t to blame, including experience, bad training and the supposed threat of angry bystanders.

For world, Floyd's death was about race. Why not the trials?

For people around the world, the killing of George Floyd was about race.

3 ex-Minneapolis cops convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, as a federal jury rejected their arguments that inexperience, improper training or the distraction of shouting bystanders excused them from failing to prevent Floyd’s killing.

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Timeline of events since George Floyd's arrest and murder

George Floyd’s death after his arrest by police officers in Minneapolis in May 2020 sparked widespread anger after millions of people saw video of the event.

Three ex-Minneapolis police officers guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights

A jury found that Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao all deprived Floyd of his right to medical care, and that two of them failed to intervene as Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck.

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3 Ex-Cops Convicted Of Rights Violations In Floyd Killing

Conviction of a federal civil rights violation that results in death is punishable by life in prison or even death, but such sentences are rare.

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3 former police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights as he was killed by 4th cop

By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER, The Associated PressST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back, Lane held his legs and Thao kept bystanders back. Thao testified that he relied on the other officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs as his attention was elsewhere. Conviction of a federal civil rights violation that results in death is punishable by life in prison or even death, but such sentences are extremely rare. Related:Derek Chauvin gets more than 22 years in prison for George Floyd’s deathDerek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in George Floyd’s death

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Former Minneapolis officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

After a monthlong trial that cast a harsh light on police training and practices in Minneapolis, a jury deliberated about 13 hours before finding Kueng, Lane and Thao guilty of violating Floyd’s civil rights by failing to render medical aid to the man. Story continues below advertisementA federal grand jury indicted Chauvin, Kueng, Lane and Thao in May 2021 on charges that they violated Floyd’s constitutional rights during the fatal arrest. Kueng and Thao were charged with violating Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure by not intervening as Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck. Kueng, Lane and Thao each pleaded not guilty. They called 21 witnesses over 13 days, including an off-duty firefighter who tried to get the officers to check Floyd’s pulse; other law enforcement officers; and medical experts.

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Trayvon Martin, 10 years later: Teen's death changes nation

The killing of Trayvon Martin at the hands of a stranger still reverberates 10 years later -- in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.

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3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing

Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Ahmaud Arbery's hometown hopes for change after convictions

Back-to-back convictions of the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have bolstered civil rights activists who viewed the case as a test of the criminal justice system.

Russia's accusations are 'absurd:' Ukrainian foreign minister asks for swift action

At the United Nations, Ukraine calls out "absurd" allegations from Russia after Putin authorized the use of military force near the border.

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Jury deliberates in case of former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

The closely watched case is likely to test the question of what responsibility police officers have in reining in the bad behavior of colleagues.

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Jury ends 1st day, no verdict for 3 cops in Floyd killing

Jurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.

EXPLAINER: `Willfulness' key to 2nd trial over Floyd killing

The concept of willfulness will be key to a verdict at the federal trial of three police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s rights almost two years ago as Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into the Black man’s neck.

EXPLAINER: Federal charges against 3 cops in Floyd killing

Three former officers who were with Derek Chauvin as he pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck are on trial on federal charges they violated the Black man’s civil rights.

Prosecutor: 3 cops in Floyd killing 'chose to do nothing'

A prosecutor says three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights “chose to do nothing” as Officer Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of Floyd.

Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd's killing

The defense attorney for the third former Minneapolis officer charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights as Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck rested his case Monday.

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Wright family, activists see injustice in Potter's sentence

The issue of race was barely brought up during the trial of Kim Potter.

Prosecutor ran on changing Austin before police indictments

Austin police say officers facing indictments over tactics used during the 2020 protests over racial injustice have been placed on administrative duty.

Family: Judge in Potter case swayed by 'white woman tears'

The judge who sentenced white former Officer Kim Potter to two years in prison for killing Black motorist Daunte Wright cited the difficult job that police face — and Potter’s remorse — as justification for giving her a light sentence.

Sources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests

A Texas grand jury has indicted 19 Austin police officers on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for their actions during 2020 protests over racial injustice that spread nationwide after the killing of George Floyd, according to people familiar with the matter.

A look at high-profile killings by US police

Former Minnesota police Officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

Judge sentences Kim Potter, cop who killed Daunte Wright, to 2 years in prison

Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Prosecutors question officer in Floyd killing about training

A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing testified that he didn’t act on another officer’s suggestion to roll Floyd on his side after he stopped breathing, didn’t ask Officer Derek Chauvin to check for a neck pulse and didn’t try to get Chauvin off Floyd’s neck.

Officer charged in Floyd killing says he deferred to Chauvin

A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing has testified that he deferred to Derek Chauvin because he was his senior officer and that’s what he had been trained to do.

Officer says he assumed fellow cops were caring for Floyd

A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s killing says he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd’s medical needs as he controlled onlookers as police tried to arrest the Black man.

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2 cops plan to testify about Floyd killing; prosecutors rest

Federal prosecutors have rested their case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion

The judge handling the second trial in the killing of George Floyd is putting a premium on speed — and making clear that he doesn't want the trial to turn on emotion.

Teen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was `in distress'

A woman who was 17 when she came upon the sight of Minneapolis police pinning George Floyd to the street testified she knew instantly that the Black man was “in distress.”.

Lieutenant: Officers should have intervened in Floyd killing

The head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide unit says three former officers on trial for violating George Floyd’s civil rights should have intervened to stop fellow Officer Derek Chauvin when he had his knee on the Black man’s neck.

Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George Floyd

A toxicologist has testified that it wasn't drug use, heart disease, nor an agitated state known as “excited delirium” that caused George Floyd’s death after he was pinned to the pavement by Minneapolis police.

Police medical trainer faults officers in Floyd's killing

A Minneapolis police officer who oversaw medical training for two of the three former officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights testified Tuesday that the officers failed to follow their training to do everything they could to prevent his death.

Lung expert: Officers could have saved George Floyd's life

A lung specialist says George Floyd could have been saved if police officers had moved him into a position to breathe more easily.

Amir Locke shooting rekindles mistrust of Minneapolis police

The killing of a Black man by Minneapolis police left his family and activists angry and questioning the credibility of a department widely criticized for its initial portrayal of George Floyd’s death.

Trial of 3 cops in Floyd killing delayed by COVID diagnosis

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly suspended after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.

Jury questioning delayed in case related to Breonna Taylor

The questioning of potential jurors has been delayed for the trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in a botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

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