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The world will once again revolve around Minneapolis. Deadline reported on Sunday that the murder trial for the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, will be televised on Court TV. It will also be streamed on Peacock’s Law & Crime. The officer was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. This lack of regard for […]
A California family has filed a wrongful death claim against the Antioch Police Department, alleging their 30-year-old son died after officers kneeled on his neck for nearly five minutes. According to CNN, the incident took place on Dec. 23, 2020, when Navy veteran Angelo Quinto began experiencing a mental health crisis at home. An attorney for the […]
The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an internal affairs investigation after it was discovered that a photo of George Floyd with the caption, “You take my breath away” was being shared. KTLA-5 reports that an officer made a complaint about the image, which, according to Chief Michel Moore, was being “passed around” by officers […]
While appearing on an episode of Etan Thomas’ The Rematch podcast, Stephen Jackson revealed Kyrie Irving bought a house for George Floyd’s family. Jackson knew George Floyd personally, and has been a big proponent for fighting for justice regarding police brutality in America. He also committed to helping raise Floyd’s daughter Gianna following the 46-year-old’s murder at the hands […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for excessive use of force, including the use of brutal force against protesters in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police inspired protests around the country, including […]
Lil Baby has brought some to joy into what was an undoubtedly tragic year for George Floyd‘s family. On Wednesday, the Atlanta rapper helped throw a birthday party for Floyd’s 7-year-old daughter, Gianna. Lil Baby reportedly funded the celebration, which was brainstormed and organized by ATL restaurant owners, Ericka and William Platt, as well as NBA star Stephen Jackson. […]
The New York Police Department is being dragged to court over its “brutal response” to peaceful protesters. Per NBC News, Charlie Monlouis-Anderle—who uses they/them pronouns—claims to have been participating in a peaceful protest on June 3 for George Floyd when NYPD officers arrived at the scene in full riot gear and surrounded the protesters on all […]
A self-described member of the Boogaloo Bois has been charged with participating in a riot during the George Floyd demonstrations. According to the Star Tribune, Texas resident Ivan Harrison Hunter is accused of shooting 13 rounds into the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building on the night of May 28, just three days after Floyd was killed while in police custody. Federal […]
The third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin has been dropped. A Minnesota judge announced the decision on Thursday, according to NBC News. Chauvin, who is one of several officers charged in connection with the murder of George Floyd, will still face the previously reported charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. In response […]
Derek Chauvin, one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged with murder in the George Floyd case, has been released on $1 million bond. NBC News reports that the white 44-year-old ex-cop, who was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes, was released on conditional release Wednesday from an Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison. He […]
