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.
Joe Biden 'Praying' for 'Right Verdict' in Derek Chauvin Trial
The jury continues to deliberate in the former police officer's trial in the death of George Floyd.
Cedar Rapids Man, Left Paralyzed by Cop Shooting, Gets $8M Payout
The settlement is set to be the most expensive payout over police conduct in Iowa's history. It includes no acknowledgment of fault or liability on the part of the defendants.
Derek Chauvin Conviction Isn't Enough, Say Minneapolis Activists
"Justice is not served until we radically imagine what the system of policing actually is," Oluchi Omeoga, co-founder of Black Visions Collective, told Newsweek.
Brooklyn Center Mayor Says 'Not Safe To Drive in Minnesota' While Black
Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop.
Britney Spears Praised for Supporting BLM As Derek Chauvin Verdict Imminent
The pop star took to Instagram on Monday night to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Chauvin Judge Cahill Says Maxine Waters' Comments Could Cause Mistrial
"I wish elected officials would stop talking about this case, particularly in a manner that is disrespectful to the rule of law," said Derek Chauvin Judge Peter A. Cahill.
Facebook Reveals 7-Point Plan for the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
The company said it hoped these plans would help "limit content that could lead to civil unrest or violence."
How to Watch Derek Chauvin Trial Closing Arguments Ahead of Verdict
Jurors are expected to begin deliberating after the closing arguments, which will start at 9 a.m. local time Monday.
Louisville Officer Punches Protester Several Times in Arrest Seen on Video
This video shows an officer throwing four punches at Dee Garrett's head, breaking the man's glasses in the process.
NBA Bracing for Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial for Death of George Floyd
Closing arguments in the Chauvin trial begin Monday. The NBA told its teams to be cautious in reactions to the verdict.
Chauvin Acquittal Fears Fueled by Decision to Suspend In-Person Schooling
"We all know how this ends, to the point that they're literally closing schools because of it," one user tweeted.
Colorado Judge Censured for Using N-Word Resigns
The court reported an incident where the judge had allegedly asked a Black family court facilitator about using the N-word while the two were riding in a vehicle.
Chauvin Judge Tells Jury: 'Plan for Long, Hope For Short' Deliberation
Judge Peter Cahill said jurors should "plan for long, hope for short" as the defense rested its case on Thursday after two days of testimony. Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer, faces second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.
Daunte Wright's Mom Says, 'There's Never Going to Be Justice for Us'
"Justice would bring our son home to us," Katie Wright said.
Judge in Derek Chauvin Trial Threatens a Mistrial
Closing arguments and jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial are set to begin Monday at 9 a.m.
Minnesota Store Looted Again After 7 Month Closure Due to First Incident
"For us to be able to reopen and be the light in the city that people expect us to be and all our community actions, it's tough to know that we have to close again," store owner Moh Habib said.
Video Shows Daunte Wright's Family Meeting George Floyd's Family
The families came together following the Sunday shooting of Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
In George Floyd Trial, Use-of-Force Expert Calls It 'Accidental Death'
While taking the stand in the murder trial against Chauvin, a former Santa Rosa, California, police officer, Barry Brodd said, "That isn't an incident of deadly force. That's an incident of an accidental death."
3 Cities Avoided the Skyrocketing Murder Rate—With Community Policing
We should learn from the three success cities. As Simpson put it, "Newark has a chance to be 'a guiding light' for the rest of the country."
Biden Says 'No Justification' For Violence Amid Unrest Over Daunte Wright
"Peaceful protest? Understandable," the president said.
Lawyer Looks to Isolate George Floyd Jurors After Daunte Wright Shooting
Derek Chauvin's attorney asked the judge to sequester the jury because they may have been exposed to news of civil unrest following the fatal shooting of Wright.
Ben Crump Reacts to Daunte Wright Killing After George Floyd
The civil rights attorney, who represents the Floyd family, spoke after 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn Center during a traffic stop.
'Defund the Police' Movement Reignited by Daunte Wright's Death
A petition launched in June by Black Lives Matter's co-founder Patrisse Cullors called for police funding to be slashed. Calls to "defund the police" have resurfaced following the killing of Daunte Wright.
Bernice King and Other Celebrities Condemn Shooting of Daunte Wright
Twenty-year-old Wright died after he was shot by an officer during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
Police Say Daunte Wright Had Outstanding Warrant, Refused Arrest
Wright, 20, was shot by police on Sunday afternoon at around 1:50 p.m. after being pulled over for a traffic stop. He then re-entered his car and drove a few blocks before crashing the vehicle.
Will Derek Chauvin Testify? Why It Could Be Last-Ditch Effort in Floyd Case
Putting former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on the stand could humanize him, but it also opens him up to a tough cross-examination.
Calls Mount For Daunte Wright Bodycam Footage to Be Released
The police shooting of Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, has set off protests in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
Daunte Wright Died Just 11 Miles From Where George Floyd Was Killed
Wright was shot by an officer in Brooklyn Center on Sunday afternoon after his vehicle was pulled over.
Daunte Wright Fatally Shot By Brooklyn Center Police During Traffic Stop
Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb after 20-year-old Wright was shot dead during a traffic stop on April 11.
Daunte Wright's Mother Says Son Killed Over Air Freshener in Car
His family say that the 20-year-old man was shot by police after being pulled over for a traffic stop. He then got back in the car and crashed several blocks away.
