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Minneapolis to revamp police training and policies following George Floyd’s murder
The Minneapolis City Council approved a landmark agreement on Monday to revamp police training and use-of-force policies, signaling a significant step toward reform following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The 171-page consent decree, filed in federal court after a unanimous 12-0 vote, outlines transformative measures aimed at promoting accountability, eliminating racial bias, and…
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White teen who tried to drown Black boy pleads guilty as pal mocked victim and called him ‘George Floyd’
A 15-year-old white teen from Cape Cod has pleaded guilty to attempting to drown a Black boy...
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Judge approves testing of George Floyd’s tissue as convicted officer seeks new trial
A federal judge has granted permission for Derek Chauvin’s defense team to examine tissue...
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Businesses near George Floyd Square file $30 million lawsuit against Minneapolis and Mayor Frey
Business owners at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis—known...
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Here is what you need to know about Kamala’s VP pick Tim Walz and his record on Black issues
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been selected by Kamala Harris as her vice-presidential running mate. The news of Harris picking Walz took social media by storm on Tuesday. Walz, a Midwestern Democrat, is...
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Solicitor says he was pinned down by court guards in ‘George Floyd manner’: ‘I was just trying to do my job’
Lawyers say they are considering a boycott of a court following an incident where up to five security guards reportedly pinned down a black solicitor, disregarding his pleas about his inability to breathe....
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In historic class action, New York City to pay $13M to protesters arrested during Floyd protests
In a significant development, New York City has reached a settlement to pay over $13 million to resolve a civil rights lawsuit representing approximately 1,300 individuals who faced arrests or violence...
