minnesota
Page: 4
Prosecutors plan to seek a harsher sentence for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is one of four charged for the murder of George Floyd. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison informed Judge Peter Cahill of his decision to ask for a more severe punishment against Chauvin due to a […]
Back in May, Black Lives Matter protests received criticism from conservative politicians and the media for allegedly inciting violence that resulted in property damage. While there are arguments to be made about why people are more important than property, in response to the criticism many social media users began pointing out that those instigating the […]
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and his soon-to-be ex-wife Kellie are each facing nine counts of tax crimes, TMZ has learned. These charges are pertaining to their alleged failure to pay state taxes in Minnesota, as well as aiding and abetting the filing of false or fraudulent returns, and failing to file returns. Prosecutors claim both […]
Over the past two and a half months, as much of our country has lived in quarantine, we’ve witnessed the violent loss of black lives with disturbing frequency. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have died at the hands of racists and law enforcement. Complex Networks recognizes the power of its platforms and is […]
The Minneapolis Department of Human Rights has filed a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department. The governmental body believes that the police department should be investigated due to George Floyd’s murder, the Daily Beast reports. The inquiry will study the MPD’s policies, procedures, and practices from the last 10 years to decide whether […]
George Floyd’s family attorney said he was told that the three other police officers who were involved in his murder will also reportedly be charged. The lawyer, Ben Crump, told the Today Show that officials have told Floyd’s family about the incoming charges. “We heard that they expect to charge those officers…We understand they will be […]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Monday that the Minneapolis Police Department officers involved in the death of George Floyd will be charged to the “highest degree of accountability.” During the same interview, to the chagrin of some, he also expressed his belief that “rushing” the investigation would not be helpful. “Without commenting on […]
In a statement released Sunday night, Jay-Z is urging Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to “do the right thing and prosecute all those responsible for the murder of George Floyd to fullest extent of the law.” “After our very earnest conversation, thank you to Governor Walz for doing what’s right and calling in Attorney General Keith Ellison […]
Shocking footage of a tanker truck was captured on Sunday, as it attempted to drive through a large crowd of protesters holding a demonstration on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis, The Star Tribune reports. According to The Star Tribune, dozens of marchers were seated or had taken a knee for a moment of silence on the highway, when the driver was […]
As anticipated in the thick of a tumultuous humanitarian crisis, activist hacker group Anonymous is rearing its head during the current uprisings. On Saturday, the internet discovered that the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) website was taken offline. Although the group didn’t take direct responsibility for the act, an account associated with Anonymous revealed that the site was disabled. The […]
