Washington County Attorney Pete Orput promised a ‘thorough yet expedited’ review of the case with the hope that the office can have criminal charges drafted Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
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Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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Two jurors dropped from George Floyd trial in wake of city’s settlement with family
The judge in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer makes the decision after questioning jurors about what they knew of the city’s recent civil settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve.
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Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case
The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was ‘gravely concerned’ the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
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Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in George Floyd’s death
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
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Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities
A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
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New investigation faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain
Commissioned by the city of Aurora, the probe finds ‘two contrasting stories’ of what actually happened to the young Black man in August 2019.
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Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill
The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.