Oregon attorney general looking to stop federal agents from arresting Portland protesters By Andrew Selsky And Gillian Flaccus The Associated Press Posted July 18, 2020 9:06 pm 0:43 Federal officers crack down on protesters in Portland WATCH: Federal officers crack down on protesters in Portland comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
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Gag order on George Floyd murder case should be scaled back, media argues
Gag order on George Floyd murder case should be scaled back, media argues By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 17, 2020 8:19 pm Handout booking photo released by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office showing former Minneapolis Police Department Police Officer Derek Chauvin who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of…
George Floyd’s family to launch civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis
George Floyd’s family to launch civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 15, 2020 12:06 am Updated July 15, 2020 12:07 am 2:11 New transcript reveals Derek Chauvin told George Floyd: it takes ‘a lot of oxygen to talk’ WARNING: This story contains disturbing content. Newly released transcripts of police bodycam footage…
Police search home of St. Louis couple who pointed guns at George Floyd protesters
Police search home of St. Louis couple who pointed guns at George Floyd protesters By Jonathan Allen Reuters Posted July 11, 2020 2:49 pm Updated July 11, 2020 2:50 pm 0:32 Couple points guns at protesters marching past St. Louis home WATCH: Couple points guns at protesters marching past St. Louis home comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
Medical experts say George Floyd speaking doesn’t mean he could breathe
Medical experts say George Floyd speaking doesn’t mean he could breathe By AMY FORLITI The Associated Press Posted July 9, 2020 9:25 pm 2:11 New transcript reveals Derek Chauvin told George Floyd: it takes ‘a lot of oxygen to talk’ WATCH: New transcript reveals Derek Chauvin told George Floyd: it takes 'a lot of oxygen to talk' comments Leave a…
Officer told George Floyd it takes ‘a lot of oxygen to talk’ as he died: transcripts
Officer told George Floyd it takes ‘a lot of oxygen to talk’ as he died: transcripts By Amy Forliti The Associated Press Posted July 8, 2020 9:10 pm Updated July 8, 2020 9:12 pm 1:22 George Floyd death: Officers charged make pre-trial appearance, judge warns of gag order over publicity Warning: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion advised.…
At least 7 men forcibly restrained Black teen who died in youth facility, video shows
At least 7 men forcibly restrained Black teen who died in youth facility, video shows By Corey Williams The Associated Press Posted July 7, 2020 10:48 pm Updated July 7, 2020 11:54 pm 1:34 Video shows facility staff restraining Black teen who died WARNING: Video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. WATCH: Video shows facility staff restraining…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle call on Commonwealth to acknowledge its past: ‘Right those wrongs’
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle call on Commonwealth to acknowledge its past: ‘Right those wrongs’ By Meaghan Wray Global News Posted July 7, 2020 11:26 am Updated July 7, 2020 11:50 am Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle spoke about race and equal rights to young leaders on July 1 on a video call with the Queen's…
Here’s what Kanye West would need to do to run for U.S. president
Here’s what Kanye West would need to do to run for U.S. president By Jason Lange Reuters Posted July 5, 2020 2:57 pm 1:00 Kanye West announces he’s running for president WATCH: Kanye West announces he's running for president comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on…
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn gains renewed resonance amid George Floyd protests
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn gains renewed resonance amid George Floyd protests By Jonathan Landrum Jr. The Associated Press Posted July 5, 2020 1:13 pm Updated July 5, 2020 1:15 pm 4:16 A conversation about Pride Month and anti-Black racism WATCH: A conversation about Pride Month and anti-Black racism comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death posts $750K bond
Former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death posts $750K bond By Staff The Associated Press Posted July 5, 2020 12:15 pm Updated July 5, 2020 12:34 pm 1:22 George Floyd death: Officers charged make pre-trial appearance, judge warns of gag order over publicity Warning: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion advised. Officers charged make pre-trial appearance,…
Trae Tha Truth – Time For Change Lyrics (feat. T.i., Styles P, Mysonne, Ink, Anthony Hamilton, Conway, Krayzie Bone, E-40, David Banner & Bun B)
[Intro: Tamika Mallory] No justice, no peace And if there ain’t gon’ be no justice, there ain’t gon’ be no peace Young people are enraged, and there’s an easy way to stop it Arrest the cops Charge the cops, charge all the cops Not just some of them, charge them in every city across America where our people are being murdered Charge them everywhere, that’s the bottom line Charge…
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man at protest over Breonna Taylor’s death
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man at protest over Breonna Taylor’s death By Dylan Lovan The Associated Press Posted June 28, 2020 3:01 pm Updated June 28, 2020 4:30 pm 1:10 Video shows chaotic moments after shots fired at Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park WATCH ABOVE: Video shows chaotic moments after shots fired at Louisville’s Jefferson Square Park…
19 German officers injured after drug check sparks attack on police, vandalism
19 German officers injured after drug check sparks attack on police, vandalism By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 21, 2020 2:36 pm 0:57 Police call Stuttgart riots ‘unbelievable occurrence’ WATCH: Police call Stuttgart riots 'unbelievable occurrence' comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email…
2nd ex Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death posts bail
2nd ex Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death posts bail By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 20, 2020 1:35 pm Updated June 20, 2020 1:36 pm 2:45 George Floyd’s brother breaks down about Minneapolis video: ‘You don’t even do that to an animal’ WATCH: George Floyd's brother breaks down about Minneapolis video: 'You don't even do that…
Minnesota lawmakers end special session without deal on police reform
Minnesota lawmakers end special session without deal on police reform By Steve Karnowski The Associated Press Posted June 20, 2020 10:22 am 2:15 Minnesota governor, legislators present proposed police reforms WATCH: Minnesota governor, legislators present proposed police reforms comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter…
Atlanta police call out sick in protest of charges in Rayshard Brooks death
Atlanta police call out sick in protest of charges in Rayshard Brooks death By Kate Brumback The Associated Press Posted June 19, 2020 7:16 am Updated June 19, 2020 7:17 am 6:01 Rayshard Brooks death: George district attorney goes over evidence that led to charges WATCH: George district attorney goes over evidence that led to charges in Rayshard Brooks death…
What does ‘defund the police’ really mean? Experts say confusion harming progress
What does ‘defund the police’ really mean? Experts say confusion harming progress By Sean Boynton Global News Posted June 18, 2020 4:00 am 1:32 Jagmeet Singh discusses how a “mixed approach” to defunding police would work WATCH: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday talked about defunding police, saying it would be a "mixed approach" that would include investing more in…
Black Lives Matter network creates $12M fund for chapters, grassroots groups
Black Lives Matter network creates $12M fund for chapters, grassroots groups By Aaron Morrison The Associated Press Posted June 17, 2020 3:16 pm 1:28 New Brunswick chapter of Black Lives Matter keeping conversation alive Local Black activists are pushing for discussion of systemic racism within the province, and formed Black Lives Matter New Brunswick. Travis Fortnum has the story. comments…
New York passes police reform package. How do Canadian policies compare?
New York passes police reform package. How do Canadian policies compare? By Hannah Jackson Global News Posted June 16, 2020 12:45 pm 2:29 George Floyd protests incite police reform across the U.S. WATCH: George Floyd protests spur police reform across the U.S. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
Letter signed by 50 groups asks Biden to change policing policies or risk losing election
Letter signed by 50 groups asks Biden to change policing policies or risk losing election By Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press Posted June 16, 2020 12:01 pm Updated June 16, 2020 12:03 pm 1:32 George Floyd death: Biden says Floyd’s death had a wider impact than the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. WATCH: George Floyd death: Biden says…
Republicans propose chokehold restrictions in bill aimed at policing changes
Republicans propose chokehold restrictions in bill aimed at policing changes By Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press Posted June 15, 2020 3:00 pm Updated June 15, 2020 3:01 pm 1:25 George Floyd death: Houston mayor says city to ban chokeholds WATCH: Houston mayor says city to ban chokeholds comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Black protester carries injured white man through crowd to safety: ‘His life was under threat’
Black protester carries injured white man through crowd to safety: ‘His life was under threat’ By Meaghan Wray Global News Posted June 15, 2020 11:30 am 1:50 Black protester who carried injured white man through angry crowd says he ‘did what we had to do’ WATCH: During the Black Lives Matter protests on Saturday in London, spurred by the death…
Lone Black Republican senator says he would be open to police ‘decertification’
Lone Black Republican senator says he would be open to police ‘decertification’ By Sarah N. Lynch and Doina Chiacu Reuters Posted June 14, 2020 3:02 pm Updated June 14, 2020 7:44 pm 2:33 Republican senator calls qualified immunity ‘poison pill,’ proposes decertification of officers engaging in misconduct WATCH: Republican senator calls qualified immunity 'poison pill,' proposes decertification of officers engaging…
Trump rally amid COVID-19 a ‘dangerous move,’ experts say
Trump rally amid COVID-19 a ‘dangerous move,’ experts say By CARLA K. JOHNSON and JILL COLVIN The Associated Press Posted June 14, 2020 9:01 am Updated June 14, 2020 4:52 pm 1:53 Trump prepares to return to campaign trail during pandemic WATCH: Trump prepares to return to campaign trail during pandemic comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Police officer fired after fatal shooting of Black man in Atlanta
Police officer fired after fatal shooting of Black man in Atlanta By Russ Bynum And Brynn Anderson The Associated Press Posted June 14, 2020 7:29 am Updated June 14, 2020 1:54 pm 6:08 Atlanta police release footage of interaction leading up to fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks WATCH ABOVE: WARNING: Video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. The Atlanta…
How George Floyd protests have ignited change in the U.S.
How George Floyd protests have ignited change in the U.S. By Rachael D'Amore Global News Posted June 12, 2020 2:54 pm 3:33 After the protests: How to keep the momentum going WATCH: Here's how to keep the momentum going in the wake of George Floyd protests comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
French police protest against ban on chokeholds in wake of George Floyd’s death
French police protest against ban on chokeholds in wake of George Floyd’s death By Arno Pedram And Lori Hinnant The Associated Press Posted June 12, 2020 7:36 am Updated June 12, 2020 7:37 am Members of French police unions including Alliance Police nationale, hold a banner reading 'no police no peace' in front of the Arc de Triomphe, during a…
U.S. police are ‘woefully undertrained’ in use of excessive force, experts say
U.S. police are ‘woefully undertrained’ in use of excessive force, experts say By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press Posted June 12, 2020 2:24 am Updated June 12, 2020 2:25 am 2:15 Minnesota governor, legislators present proposed police reforms Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state legislators spoke Thursday about a package of proposals on police reform being brought to the…
Louisville council unanimously passes ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants
Louisville council unanimously passes ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants By Sean Boynton Global News Posted June 11, 2020 7:54 pm Updated June 11, 2020 8:53 pm 2:16 George Floyd’s brother calls on U.S. to overhaul policing laws WATCH: George Floyd's brother, Philonise, was front and centre in Washington as he made an emotional plea to U.S. lawmakers, calling for policing…