All posts tagged "Minneapolis"

Judge Reinstates Third-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd Case

Judge Peter Cahill reinstated a third-degree murder charge Thursday against Derek Chauvin, the former police officers on trial for his role in the death of George...

George Floyd’s Murder Trial Starts Today. Here’s What You Need To Know

The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck, started Monday, marking the first in a series of trials over...

Louisville Bans “No-Knock” Warrants With Breonna’s Law, Rand Paul Introduces Similar Bill in Congress

The Louisville city council unanimously voted Thursday to ban law enforcement in the city from implementing “no-knock” warrant strategies. Mayor Greg Fischer has said he will...

Minneapolis Moves to Defund the Police. Here’s What That Means

Photo by Matt York for the Associated Press Nine of the 13 members on the Minneapolis City Council pledged to dismantle the police department and make...

How Companies Have Responded to the Killing of George Floyd

Photo: Andy Manis/ The State Journal As protests continue over the killing of George Floyd, many have pushed brands to speak out against racism and police...

George Floyd’s Family Calls for First-Degree Murder Charge and Arrests of Other Officers

The former officer who was seen on video pressing his knee into the back of George Floyd’s neck has been charged with Third-degree murder and manslaughter....

CNN Crew Released From Police Custody After Being Arrested While Reporting Live in Minneapolis

A CNN crew that was arrested while covering George Floyd protests in Minneapolis has been released from Minnesota State Patrol’s custody. Reporter Omar Jimenez, producer Bill...

There May Be No Criminal Charges in George Floyd Case. Protests, Riot, Celebs Speak Allyship & Anger

Protests Over Death of George Floyd Escalate

Photos by Eric Miller for Reuters and Richard Tsong-Taatarii for the Star Tribune Ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis surged on Wednesday....

What We Know About the Death of George Floyd

Photo Credit: The Offices of Ben Crump Law – Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Star Tribune A viral video shows a white police officer kneeling on the throat of George...