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.
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.
Trump targets Seattle, Portland, NYC, DC by threatening federal funding for ‘anarchist’ cities
President Trump threatened the federal funding for Seattle, Portland, New York City, and Washington as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions” that he claims have “permitted violence and the destruction of property” during recent protests.
US Attorney: 74 people face federal charges from Portland protests
Seventy-four people are now facing federal charges related to protests that have rocked Portland, Oregon, for three months since George Floyd was killed, the local U.S. attorney announced Thursday.
Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system
New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.
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.”
'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.
Amid racial unrest, Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for equal opportunity for all Americans
With discussions surrounding race at the forefront of the American psyche, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about his own experience immigrating to The US, and his efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all.
LA councilman wants to make Juneteenth official city holiday
Councilman Curren Price introduced a motion on Wednesday to establish Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, as a legal holiday in Los Angeles.
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.
Mayors want US agents blocked from Portland, 5 major cities
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress to make it illegal for the U.S. government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want them.
LA County approves plan to create antiracist policies, practices aimed at helping people of color
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support Tuesday of a strategic plan to craft antiracist policies and practices aimed at helping Black and other people of color in Los Angeles County.
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.
Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots
Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
Thousands to walk off job to protest racial inequality from New York to Los Angeles
Organizers of a national workers strike say tens of thousands are set to walk off the job Monday in more than two dozen U.S. cities to protest systemic racism and economic inequality that has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.