George Floyd
Video of George Floyd's death while in police custody on May 25, 2020 ignited the United States into a nationwide debate about racism, police brutality and systemic racism. Floyd's death led to the arrest of the four officers involved in the Minneapolis, Minnesota incident and sweeping police reforms across the country. Thousands of people participated in Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the U.S. in the weeks following Floyd's funeral.
3 Ex-Minneapolis Cops Ask for Trial Separate From Derek Chauvin
"The jury will have insurmountable difficulty distinguishing the alleged acts of each defendant from the alleged acts of his co-defendants," said one cop's attorney.
George Floyd Mural Destroyed After Lightning Strike, Witnesses Report
Photos show a section of the wall on which the mural was painted reduced to rubble and authorities have cordoned off the site.
Arrested Teen Accused of 'Unlawfully' Editing Hitler Quotes Into Yearbook
"We deeply regret not having caught the act of bigotry and vandalism before the yearbook was printed," school administrators said.
Human Rights Report Calls for 'Reparations' to Apologize for Slavery
"Measures taken to address the past will transform our future," the U.N.'s human rights chief said.
'Police Go Around Killing People': Darnella Frazier Decries Uncle's Death
Leneal Frazier was the uncle of the teenager who filmed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 last year.
Jim Clyburn Says Bipartisan Police Bill at 'Decision-Making' Point
"This is not dead yet," the Democratic House Minority Whip insisted, despite lawmakers blowing past May and June deadlines to get the police reform passed.
U.N. Human Rights Chief Asks Countries to 'Stop Denying' Racism, Dismantle
A report from U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet offers a sweeping look at root causes of racism and urges countries around the world to do more to "make amends."
Czechs Hold Protest After Video Shows Cops Using Knee Like Derek Chauvin
Members of the Roma community have long faced discrimination in Eastern Europe.
QAnon Supporters React to Derek Chauvin Sentence: 'Not the Same Guy'
"How many Chauvins are there?" one QAnon conspiracy theorist asked.
Floyd Family Attorney Ben Crump Reacts to Derek Chauvin Sentencing
George Floyd's family and their attorney applauded the 22-and-a-half-year sentence Chauvin received from a judge in Minneapolis.
Derek Chauvin Sentenced 22 Years in Prison After Prosecution Requested 30
Chauvin's attorney asked the judge for probation, a request prosecutors called "so outside the realm of possibility."
Read Derek Chauvin's Full Remarks to Judge Ahead of Sentencing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin publicly addressed the death of George Floyd for the first time on Friday ahead of his sentencing.
Chauvin Sentencing Begins With Statements From Floyd's Brothers, Daughter
In a video played for the court, Gianna Floyd said she asks about her father "all the time."
George Floyd's Family 'Anxious' Ahead of Derek Chauvin's Sentencing
"There was nothing typical about what Derek Chauvin did in torturing George Floyd to death," attorney Ben Crump said.
Derek Chauvin's Request for a New Trial Denied Hours Before Sentencing
Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer alleged that misconduct by the judge, prosecutors and jurors compromised Chauvin's right to a fair trial.
Derek Chauvin Finds Out His Fate as George Floyd Killer Faces Years in Jail
Judge Peter Cahill will consider aggravating factors when deciding how long of a prison term to hand down to the former Minneapolis police officer.
Statue of George Floyd Vandalized Day Before Chauvin Sentencing
According to police, Floyd's face and the inscription were spraypainted black. The words "Patriot Front" were sprayed in white over the gold lettering on the side of the statue.
Thune Confirms Senate Will Take 2-Week Recess Without Deal on Policing Bill
"It's just nailing down the final details, and there are a couple of red lines for our guys," Senator John Thune said.
Dave Chappelle Won't Apologize to 'Articulate Idiot' Candace Owens
"There is no possible way that I owe Candace Owens an apology, is there?" Chappelle asked on his podcast, "The Midnight Miracle."
Police Kneeling on Black Teenager's Neck Prompts Calls for Investigation
"The images circulating are worrying. This investigation should shed light on the entire intervention," the Montreal mayor said.
Barack Obama 'Troubled' by New State Election Laws: a 'Threat to Democracy'
"The question is are we able to maintain a process in which we listen to other voices?" Obama said on Friday.
National Guard Sends Soldiers to Minneapolis as City Prepares for Protests
The soldiers were activated at the request of Minnesota's governor.
Police Officer Investigated For Making Racist Comments on Facebook
The officer's comments were screengrabbed and sent to the Warren Police Department, who said an internal investigation is now underway.
Teen Who Recorded George Floyd's Death Awarded Pulitzer Special Citation
Frazier was 17 when she made the video that helped set off a global movement over racial injustice.
Judge's Ruling on Fatal 2017 Shooting Could Impact Upcoming Floyd Trial
The upcoming trial of four ex-officers charged with third-degree murder in George Floyd's death may be impacted if the Minnesota Supreme Court chooses to reverse the same charge for another ex-officer who shot and killed a woman in 2017.
Columnist Dropped After Saying Harry, Meghan Name Baby 'Georgina Floydina'
Julie Burchill claimed she was fired from her job at U.K. newspaper the "Daily Telegraph" after her Twitter posts about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby.
Activists Again Barricade George Floyd Square After Crews Clear Area
"We are collectively committed to establishing a permanent memorial at the intersection, preserving the artwork, and making the area an enduring space for racial healing," a joint statement from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and two city council members from last week said.
TikTok Star Jailed for Torching Police Precinct in George Floyd Protests
George Floyd was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020. His death sparked a global protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Meghan Critic Says Couple Should Have Called Baby 'Georgina Floydina'
A U.K. journalist was accused of the "disrespect & dehumanization" of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby daughter, Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor.
Minneapolis Man Killed by Police Joked About Derek Chauvin Trial
Smith's social media history indicates that he regularly engaged with issues of racial injustice. One photo on social media shows Smith posing with civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
