Death of George Floyd

‘Get your knee off our necks’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy for George Floyd

The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago.

June 4, 2020 4:54pm CDT

Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000

A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020 3:42pm CDT

Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.

June 4, 2020 3:04pm CDT

‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests

As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.

June 4, 2020 2:24pm CDT

8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality

All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46

June 4, 2020 11:38am CDT

George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will take place in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon.

June 4, 2020 11:04am CDT

Community leaders worry George Floyd message has been lost

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Community leaders worry George Floyd message has been lost

June 4, 2020 9:40am CDT

Legal analyst Karen Conti discusses new charges in George Floyd case

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Legal analyst Karen Conti discusses new charges in George Floyd case

June 4, 2020 8:14am CDT

Illinois lawmakers seek emergency meeting of Legislature

Three members of the Illinois Legislature want lawmakers to return to Springfield for an emergency legislative session to address criminal justice reform and rebuilding communities in the wake of “protests and subsequent civil unrest” in recent days.

June 4, 2020 8:08am CDT

Man attempted to stab officers with syringe as protesters moved through Orlando, police say

Police said a man tried to stab several police officers with an exposed syringe while protesters gathered in Downtown Orlando.

June 3, 2020 11:15pm CDT

State lawmakers seek emergency meeting of Legislature following unrest

June 3, 2020 10:56pm CDT

'Wow man': Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed true on his stance against players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts.

June 3, 2020 10:45pm CDT

Alderman says he witnessed racially motivated attacks on black people in Little Village

The alderman of a mostly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago says he has witnessed racially motivated attacks in his community on innocent African Americans in recent days.

June 3, 2020 10:20pm CDT

Unity march held in Little Village following clash between gangs

A Black Lives Matter protest was held Wednesday in the heart of Chicago’s Hispanic community.

June 3, 2020 10:19pm CDT

Protests held in suburban Chicago over death of George Floyd

Peaceful protestors showed up across the suburbs Wednesday to march for George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 10:17pm CDT

George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor

George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

June 3, 2020 10:16pm CDT

Peaceful George Floyd protesters march on South Side to CPD HQ

Hundreds of people marched through Bronzeville Wednesday night, ending with a standoff of sorts at the Chicago Police Headquarters located at 35th and Michigan.

June 3, 2020 10:15pm CDT

Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

UPDATE: Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington confirmed Monday it appears Sunday's incident was not an intentional act. The driver was already on the freeway when it closed and did not go around any barricades.

June 3, 2020 9:42pm CDT

Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges

Officials announced Wednesday that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged. The attorney for Floyd's family called this "a bittersweet moment."

June 3, 2020 8:17pm CDT

‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution

Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

June 3, 2020 8:11pm CDT