Jul 07 Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was "simply wrong" and "offensive."… Continue reading
Jun 21 Minnesota Supreme Court rules Minneapolis mayor failed to hire more police By Associated Press The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled the mayor of Minneapolis hasn't met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn't done so. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 8:29 George Floyd biography explores the systemic racism that contributed to his death By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Wednesday marks the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis. His death touched off protests and a global movement for racial justice. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on a new book, "His Name Is… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 5:25 How Biden’s executive order will impact policing practices Two years after George Floyd's death, President Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at overhauling policing practices. Among other actions, it revises use-of-force policies for federal law enforcement agencies and creates a national registry of officer misconduct. Christy… Continue watching
May 25 WATCH: Biden signs policing order on the 2nd anniversary of George Floyd’s death By Mike Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to improve accountability in policing — a meaningful but limited action that reflected the challenges in addressing racism, excessive use of force and public safety when Congress is deadlocked on stronger measures. Continue reading
May 19 As national discussion on race continues, within spy agencies a call to diversify By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The national reckoning over racial inequality sparked by George Floyd's murder two years ago has gone on behind closed doors inside America's intelligence agencies. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: Omicron variant drives spike in U.S. COVID-19 cases In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID cases are spiking as federal health officials call for indoor mask mandates, Russia released video of Ukrainian soldiers abandoning the Azovstal steel plant, the U.S. embassy reopened in Kyiv, Finland and Sweden handed in… Continue watching
May 18 Former Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. Continue reading
May 05 Boards of U.S. companies are still disproportionately white, despite greater overall diversity By Stan Choe, Associated Press Following a pressure campaign from outsiders, more companies are disclosing the racial breakdowns of their boards of directors. Continue reading
Apr 11 Judge to consider live video coverage for upcoming trial over George Floyd’s death By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press A Minnesota judge will hear arguments Monday on whether to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd. Continue reading