May 29 Watch 7:41 George Floyd’s death ‘no time for incendiary tweets,’ Biden says of Trump By Judy Woodruff, Daniel Bush Recent images of unrest in cities like Minneapolis resemble demonstrations that occurred during the Obama administration, when protesters took to the streets demanding that law enforcement face justice for their violent treatment of black Americans. Joe Biden, who was vice… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 8:43 How response to George Floyd’s death reflects ‘accumulated grievance’ of Black America In the days since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, there have been peaceful protests, violent clashes and persistent calls for justice. But there is a long history behind this particular shocking event. Professor Eddie S. Glaude… Continue watching
May 29 Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police precinct as Trump attacks uprising on Twitter By Tim Sullivan, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Late Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he… Continue reading
May 28 Watch 9:55 ‘We want justice’ for George Floyd, local activist says as violence erupts in Minneapolis Communities in Minneapolis are reeling from the death of George Floyd, the bitter dynamic many residents feel with law enforcement and how protests have changed over the past day. Minnesota’s governor called in the National Guard Thursday to help quell… Continue watching
Oct 14 WATCH: Family of woman killed inside home by Fort Worth, Texas, police holds news conference By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press The shooting occurred in Fort Worth, about 30 miles west of Dallas, where another high-profile police shooting occurred last year. Continue reading
Sep 19 WATCH: Eric Garner’s mother, Al Sharpton testify about policing practices By Laura Santhanam The hearing is set to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jul 22 Manslaughter plea in Black Lives Matter activist’s death By Associated Press Roosevelt Iglus had been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Muhiyidin Moye, better known as Muhiyidin d'Baha, of Charleston, South Carolina. Conviction would have brought an automatic life sentence. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 7:13 What’s at stake in hearing for NYPD officer who caused Eric Garner’s death Eric Garner’s 2014 death at the hands of New York City police sparked national outrage and helped fuel the Black Lives Matter movement. The police officer at the center of the case is now facing an administrative hearing, although it… Continue watching
Mar 23 Lawyer’s office shot at after cop’s acquittal in teen death By Ramesh Santanam, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Gunshots were fired overnight through the window of the attorney who defended a white police officer acquitted Friday in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager. Continue reading
Mar 02 Sacramento cops who shot Stephon Clark won’t face charges By Don Thompson, Associated Press The two Sacramento police officers whose fatal shooting of an unarmed black man last year prompted nationwide protests will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announced Saturday. Continue reading