Death of George Floyd

Recent polls illustrate Americans’ changing views on race in relation to police brutality

The polls were distributed by Monmouth University and YouGov.

June 4, 2020 2:04pm EDT

‘Can’t breathe!’: Medical examiner says man died being restrained by Tacoma Police

Three months after Manuel "Manny" Ellis died on the streets of Tacoma during an encounter with police, the case of George Floyd and the worldwide fury that followed is raising questions about his death.

June 4, 2020 1:03pm EDT

8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality

All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46

June 4, 2020 12:38pm EDT

George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will take place in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020 12:04pm EDT

Mayor: New York City will restore order; protesters defy curfew again

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.

June 4, 2020 11:56am EDT

Cop in George Floyd case got medals for valor and drew complaints

The Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death was the most experienced of the four officers involved in the arrest, with a record that included medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him, including one for pulling a woman out of her car during a speeding stop.

June 4, 2020 11:32am EDT

‘Completely missed the mark’: Drew Brees apologizes for comments on kneeling during national anthem

The New Orleans Saints quarterback said his comments "lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy."

June 4, 2020 11:32am EDT

John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry

Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minnesota “made me cry.”

June 4, 2020 10:49am EDT

GOP reckons with polarizing candidates amid civil unrest

The GOP is facing challenges with some of its more divisive candidates ahead of the elections in November.

June 4, 2020 10:37am EDT

Police officer prays with protester in 'touching' photo

An image of hope in turbulent times shows a police officer praying with a protester in Tennessee.

June 4, 2020 12:31am EDT

'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.

June 3, 2020 11:45pm EDT

George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor

George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

June 3, 2020 11:16pm EDT

$Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest$

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.

June 3, 2020 10:42pm EDT

NYPD officers shove, make AP journalists stop covering protest

New York City police officers surrounded, shoved and yelled expletives at two Associated Press journalists covering protests Tuesday in the latest aggression against members of the media during a week of unrest around the country.

June 3, 2020 10:01pm EDT

‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution

Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 9:11pm EDT

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

June 3, 2020 8:40pm EDT

Prosecutors: 3 face terror charges in Las Vegas in right-wing conspiracy to spark protest violence

Three Nevada men with ties to a loose movement of right-wing extremists advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government have been arrested on terrorism-related charges in what authorities say was a conspiracy to spark violence during recent protests in Las Vegas.

June 3, 2020 8:36pm EDT

Thousands march, kneel, sing 'Amazing Grace' peacefully in Washington

Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.

June 3, 2020 8:02pm EDT

Looters hit some stores, but less than previous nights after curfew expanded

On the first night of an expanded curfew across New York City, looters hit some stores but police measures appeared to be working to prevent widespread destruction.

June 3, 2020 6:17pm EDT

First a pandemic, then civil unrest: Gun sales spike again

The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.

June 3, 2020 6:05pm EDT