Protesters sue mayor and NYPD brass
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, also accuses city leadership of doing little to curtail police conduct that included trapping protesters with a technique called kettling, hitting them with pepper spray, inflicting violence and detaining them for hours.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, also accuses city leadership of doing little to curtail police conduct that included trapping protesters with a technique called kettling, hitting them with pepper spray, inflicting violence and detaining them for hours.
Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use amid protests
Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.
Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.
Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements
Police unions nationwide have largely supported President Donald Trump’s reelection, amid mass demonstrations over police brutality and accusations of systemic racism.
Police unions nationwide have largely supported President Donald Trump’s reelection, amid mass demonstrations over police brutality and accusations of systemic racism.
St. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters plead not guilty
Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis were indicted by a St. Louis grand jury on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.
Mark and Patricia McCloskey of St. Louis were indicted by a St. Louis grand jury on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with evidence.
Colin Kaepernick pens essay calling for the abolishment of police and prisons
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Defense attorney in Floyd case pushes for change of venue due to hostile crowd after hearing
A lawyer representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case submitted more documents calling for a change of venue for the upcoming trial after the defendants were met with a hostile crowd following last month's hearing.
A lawyer representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case submitted more documents calling for a change of venue for the upcoming trial after the defendants were met with a hostile crowd following last month's hearing.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Poll: Support for racial injustice protests declines
Public support for protests against police brutality and racial injustice has fallen among Americans, according to a new poll.
Public support for protests against police brutality and racial injustice has fallen among Americans, according to a new poll.
Breonna Taylor grand jury decision spurs NYC protests
Demonstrators in New York City protested a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Demonstrators in New York City protested a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Protesters march in NYC over Breonna Taylor decision
Thousands of people marched in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Wednesday night, angry over the grand jury decision in the death of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky.
Thousands of people marched in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Wednesday night, angry over the grand jury decision in the death of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky.
New York City branded 'anarchist' by Department of Justice
New York City was branded an 'anarchist' city by the U.S. Department of Justice Monday for rising gun violence, cuts to police funding and failing to prosecute protesters.
New York City was branded an 'anarchist' city by the U.S. Department of Justice Monday for rising gun violence, cuts to police funding and failing to prosecute protesters.
Push by feds has led to more than 300 arrests in US protests following death of George Floyd
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
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.
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.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
Racial tensions roiling US pose target for election meddling
The tensions in the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for efforts to interfere in the November election. That's according to lawmakers and experts, who say there are signs that Russia is seeking to exploit the divide.
The tensions in the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for efforts to interfere in the November election. That's according to lawmakers and experts, who say there are signs that Russia is seeking to exploit the divide.
St. Louis couple charged after BLM protest appear in court
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were in court briefly and did not enter a plea. The judge continued their case until Oct. 6.
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were in court briefly and did not enter a plea. The judge continued their case until Oct. 6.
Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha
Scores of police supporters gathered in downtown Kenosha where protesters have demonstrated against police brutality since the shooting of Jacob Blake last weekend.
Scores of police supporters gathered in downtown Kenosha where protesters have demonstrated against police brutality since the shooting of Jacob Blake last weekend.