Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers
Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.
Security tight in downtown Minneapolis for hearing in George Floyd case, protests outside
Authorities tightened security around the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning in anticipation of protests following the pre-trial hearing for the four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case
All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.
4 Minnesota men indicted in arson of Minneapolis police Third Precinct
Four Minnesota men are now federally indicted in connection to the arson of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.
Vandal spray paints George Floyd's eyes black at 38th and Chicago mural
A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.
Minneapolis officer's attorney alleges George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl, says charges should be dropped
In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped.
‘George should be alive today’: Brothers of George Floyd lead moment of silence during DNC
The brothers of George Floyd led a moment of silence in the early moments of the Democratic National Convention for the man whose death sparked a national movement on racial injustice.
Minnesota governor told White House a Trump visit to George Floyd memorial is 'really bad idea'
President Donald Trump’s campaign team wanted to have the president visit south Minneapolis Monday during his trip to Minnesota, multiple sources in government and law enforcement say. Gov. Tim Walz says he spent the weekend telling the White House why it was a “really bad idea.”
Fired Minneapolis officer recounts death of George Floyd in interrogation video
One day after the body camera video from former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was released, his interrogation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been released as well.
New body camera video of George Floyd's death shows Officer Tou Thao interacting with agitated bystanders
Warning: This video contains graphic content and could be difficult for some people to watch.
2 body camera videos in death of George Floyd released
The body camera video from two of the now-fired Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd was released to the public Monday. On Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill ordered copies of the footage from officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng to be released.
'Every day it's getting better' for St. Paul businesses rebuilding after riots
The reopening of a Goodwill store in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood is just one of the signs of hope and resiliency after riots in May.
California eyes 11 police reforms following death of George Floyd
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case
Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday the that videos from the body cameras of Thomas Lane and J. Kueng taken on the night Floyd died will be made publicly available, though it is unclear how or when the footage will be released.
George Floyd hologram to appear at sites of former Confederate statues in week-long tour
The hologram will tour the southern U.S., "replacing sites of racist symbols with one of hope and transformation," organizers said.
Seattle police declare riot after 20-plus officers injured, 'explosive' fires set in Capitol Hill
Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who injured 21 police officers, lit "explosive" fires and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
UN: US protesters, journalists need their rights protected
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Portland's mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood with protesters at a fence guarding a federal courthouse.
Charges filed against Philadelphia officer accused of using OC spray on seated protesters on I-676
Officer Richard Nicoletti, 35, has been charged with three counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, official oppression, and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.
White House decries gun charges for St. Louis couple
President Donald Trump believes St. Louis’ top prosecutor committed an “egregious abuse of power” in charging a couple who displayed guns during a protest outside their mansion.