George Floyd Protests

• U.S. Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training in modest reform win

  The bipartisan bill capped off a two-year effort by Congress to pass police reform legislation after the killing of George Floyd sparked global protests against police brutality.

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  Dec 14, 2022
  
• George Floyd pretrial begins for 3 former cops charged with violating civil rights

  Tou Thao, J. Kueng and Thomas Lane face a Jan. 20 trial for allegations that they deprived George Floyd of his rights while acting under government authority.

  World

  Jan 11, 2022
  
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• Ahmaud Arbery trial: Opening statements begin with nearly all-white jury

  Ahmaud Arbery's killing was largely ignored until a leaked cellphone video stirred outrage that deepened a national reckoning over racial injustice.

  World

  Nov 5, 2021
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• U.S. Senate talks on police reform collapse as Democrats, Republicans fail to reach deal

  Talks had moved slowly for months, and it had became clear over the summer that the chances for a breakthrough were all but hopeless.

  World

  Sep 23, 2021
• Gun-brandishing McCloskeys pardoned by Missouri governor

  The McCloskeys, both lawyers in their 60s, said they felt threatened by George Floyd protesters passing their home in June 2020 on their way to the mayor’s house.

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  Aug 4, 2021
• Minnesota police officer charged in the shooting of Daunte Wright

  Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon resigned Tuesday, two days after Potter shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

  World

  Apr 14, 2021
• Protesters, police clash after Minneapolis chief calls Daunte Wright shooting ‘accidental’

  The Brooklyn Center police chief said the officer apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, during the traffic stop that led to the death of the 20-year-old Black man.

  World

  Apr 12, 2021
• Judge in George Floyd case won’t sequester jury after fatal police shooting

  The request came the morning after the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop triggered unrest in a suburb just outside Minneapolis.

  World

  Apr 12, 2021
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• George Floyd trial: Opening statements expected next week

  So far, 13 jurors have been seated for Derek Chauvin's trial on murder and manslaughter charges, but the process is still underway.

  World

  Mar 22, 2021
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• George Floyd case: Jury selection for trial of Derek Chauvin to resume after delay

  The appeals court has not yet ruled on a defence request to stop the process until resolving a new murder charge, and the judge pledged to keep going until he's told to stop.

  World

  Mar 8, 2021