Derek Chauvin trial jury selection delayed, court adjourns after day 1
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. The trial will be streamed at fox9.com/live.
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. The trial will be streamed at fox9.com/live.
Rep. Karen Bass, author of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, calls for police accountability
Among other reforms, the Act would ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants in federal drug cases, prohibit racial profiling, and strengthen data collection by and oversight of state and local law enforcement departments by the Department of Justice.
Among other reforms, the Act would ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants in federal drug cases, prohibit racial profiling, and strengthen data collection by and oversight of state and local law enforcement departments by the Department of Justice.
Rodney King: 30 years later beating remains part of LA, US history
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist and insensitive imagery
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
Elijah McClain death: Results of independent probe faults overall police handling of incident
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Charges dropped for Buffalo officers seen shoving elderly protester
Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.
Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.
LA County data shows Black residents with the lowest vaccination rate of all racial groups
New data from the LA County Public Health shows Black residents are not getting vaccinated at the same rates as other races in the county.
New data from the LA County Public Health shows Black residents are not getting vaccinated at the same rates as other races in the county.
In Depth: Black History Month, medical distrust and civil rights
Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.
Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.
Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Andre Hill
A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state's attorney general said.
A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state's attorney general said.
LA’s ‘Kobbler King’ celebrates 27 years on baking table throne
A South Los Angeles man has baked his way to the top and has been in business for nearly 30 years. His waffles and desserts take decadence to a new level.
A South Los Angeles man has baked his way to the top and has been in business for nearly 30 years. His waffles and desserts take decadence to a new level.
Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Biracial figure skater advocates for social justice, representation in the sport
His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.
His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.
LA City Council passes motions aimed at equitable vaccine distribution
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed two motions on Wednesday with the goal of making Los Angeles' vaccine distribution equitable and inoculating low-income communities of color.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed two motions on Wednesday with the goal of making Los Angeles' vaccine distribution equitable and inoculating low-income communities of color.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
Locals speak on significance of VP-elect Kamala Harris making history just hours after MLK Day
SoCal residents spoke on the significance of VP-elect Harris taking office just hours after MLK Day.
SoCal residents spoke on the significance of VP-elect Harris taking office just hours after MLK Day.
Graffiti on historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple being investigated as hate crime
Some members of the community blame President Trump for facilitating hatred and division.
Some members of the community blame President Trump for facilitating hatred and division.