Nation May 25 George Floyd’s uncle reflects on the fight for social justice 5 years after police killing By John Yang, Juliet Fuisz, Kaisha Young
Nation Oct 28 Racial justice activism has transformed politics, but landmark reforms remain elusive Michael Brown’s death 10 years ago in Ferguson, Missouri, was a defining moment for America’s racial justice movement. By Matt Brown, Associated Press
Nation Jun 27 First officer convicted of murder since Washington passed law easing prosecution of police The jury deliberated for three days before finding Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree assault for shooting Jesse Sarey twice outside Sunshine Grocery while trying to arrest him for disorderly conduct. By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Nation May 17 Watch 5:44 What led Texas governor to pardoning man convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in the summer of 2020. Daniel Perry was serving a 25-year prison sentence for the murder of Garrett Foster, an armed white man who was… By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins
Politics May 16 Texas Gov. Abbott pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 Abbott announced the pardon Thursday, just minutes after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles had issued a unanimous recommendation that Perry be pardoned. By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
May 14 Grief persists after Florida deputy shoots U.S. airman Roger Fortson By Tara Copp, Associated Press Fortson was holding his legally owned gun when he opened his front door, but it was pointed to the floor. Based on body camera footage released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the deputy only commanded Fortson to drop the… Continue reading
Apr 15 Supreme Court allows lawsuit that free speech advocates warn will threaten right to protest By Associated Press The lawsuit involves a Black Lives Matter activist who led a protest in Louisiana in which a police officer was injured. The justices did not explain their action Monday, but Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a brief opinion that said lower… Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 7:58 Amid national push for police reform, Native people feel left out of conversation By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster Amid ongoing police reform efforts in the U.S., Native American activists say they've often been left out of the conversation. But more than three years after the police murder of George Floyd, there's a renewed push in places like Minneapolis… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 8:41 Police face new scrutiny for use of Tasers after deadly incidents By John Yang, Emily Carpeaux, Sam Weber For many years, police use of force against people of color, especially Black Americans, has been under intense scrutiny. Tasers, also known as conducted electrical or energy weapons, may be ranked below guns on the spectrum of police force, but… Continue watching
May 10 Texas man who fatally shot BLM protester sentenced to 25 years By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press A U.S. Army sergeant has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas. Continue reading