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Published
April 24, 2021

Experts weigh in on Ma’Khia Bryant shooting in Columbus

A Chauvin trial expert says the video of the Columbus, Ohio, incident suggests police had no 'clear options' to use of deadly force.
Published
April 23, 2021

Three North Carolina deputies resign, 7 on leave after recordings say man was shot in back

Multiple media organizations plan to go to court to seek the release of the body cam footage of the shooting of a Black man on Wednesday.
Published
April 20, 2021

How Derek Chauvin became the rare police officer convicted of murder

Analysis: An overwhelming case presented by prosecutors, and the video that captured the treatment and death of George Floyd, overcame the odds against convicting a police officer.
Published
April 20, 2021

Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in George Floyd’s death

Crowds nationwide have reacted with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd
Published
April 20, 2021

Biden to America after George Floyd verdict: ‘We can’t stop here’

The president and vice president call on Congress to act swiftly to address policing reform, including by approving a bill named for Floyd, who died with his neck under the knee of former police officer Derek Chauvin last May.

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Published
April 20, 2021

In Minneapolis, a city remains fortified in wake of guilty verdict in George Floyd trial

More than 3,000 National Guard soldiers, along with police officers, sheriffs deputies and other law enforcement personnel have flooded Minneapolis in recent days.
Published
April 15, 2021

Daunte Wright’s family calls for stiffer charge against former Minnesota officer

Kim Potter – who was released on $100,000 bond hours after her arrest Wednesday – appeared alongside her attorney at her initial appearance Thursday over Zoom, saying very little.
Published
April 15, 2021

Defense rests after Chauvin decides not to testify at his murder trial

Closing arguments are set to begin Monday, after which the racially diverse jury will begin its deliberations.
Published
April 14, 2021

Former Minnesota police officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man

The manslaughter charge against Kim Potter was filed three days after Daunte Wright, 20, was killed during a traffic stop.
Published
April 13, 2021

Decision expected on charges for officer who shot Black motorist

The police chief has said he believes the officer, a 26-year veteran, mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was reaching for her Taser.