Police criticized for 'double standard' in US Capitol response
While dozens have been arrested in connection to Wednesday’s violent mob at the U.S. Capitol, there is outrage over the treatment of those involved.
State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19
Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.
Judge orders 1 trial for 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County District Court judge has granted a motion to join the cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd into one case.
Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers charged with killing George Floyd
A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
Families of police brutality victims host voter rally in Grant Park
A "Get out the Vote" rally was held on Thursday.
Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award
The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization.
3 people wanted for looting Goose Island business: police
Chicago police released surveillance video Wednesday of three people wanted for stealing from a Goose Island business during looting in August.
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
28 people arrested during third night of protests against police brutality in Wisconsin
Wauwatosa (Wisconsin) Police say they arrested 28 protesters on Friday night. Police say the protesters have shown an "escalation in force." Others say that police are "brutally beating" journalists at the protests for no reason.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Indiana man who lost eye after being shot with tear gas is now suing police
"The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and no one should face tear gassing and injury while exercising that right," Balin Brake's lawsuit says.
'Cops' resumes production after cancellation at Paramount Network
Months after the cancellation of "Cops" at the Paramount Network, the show has reportedly resumed production.
Push by feds has led to more than 300 arrests in US protests following death of George Floyd
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
Bears players join Black Lives Matter protests before games across nation
"To be clear -- we were not protesting the flag, the anthem, or the men and women who wear the uniform," the Colts said. "The timing of this action is meant to highlight that the presence, power and oppression of racism remains inconsistent with the unity and freedoms of what it means to be an American."
What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case
All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
Defense wants charges against Chauvin dropped as prosecutors seek longer sentences for officers in Floyd case
Defense attorneys have filed a motion for charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be dropped as the prosecution argues for longer sentences for all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Pence blurs details about killing of Oakland federal officer by alleged right-wing extremist
What Vice President Mike Pence didn't say was that Dave Underwood was not killed by protesters, but allegedly by an Air Force sergeant with links to a militant right-wing movement.
Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system
New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.
Protesters set fires, vandalize buildings after Kenosha police shoot man
Officers deployed tear gas early Monday to disperse hundreds of people who took to the streets following a police shooting in Kenosha that appeared to show officers shoot at a Black man’s back seven times as he leaned into a vehicle.