Activists Keep Pressure On Greensboro In Marcus Smith Case
Activists renewed calls for justice for Marcus Smith and transparency from Greensboro city leaders during a press conference Thursday.
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Minneapolis Trial Postponed For 3 Former Police Officers In George Floyd's Murder
"We need space" before the trial to let a federal case proceed, Judge Peter Cahill said, citing the need to let publicity ease about George Floyd's death.
Judge Finds Aggravating Factors In Chauvin Case, Paving Way For Longer Sentence
The judge found that Chauvin abused a position of trust, treated George Floyd with "particular cruelty," committed the crime as part of a group, and the offense occurred in front of children.
How Using Videos At Chauvin Trial And Others Impacts Criminal Justice
The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.
Derek Chauvin Files For New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case
The former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted last month for murdering George Floyd is asking the court for a new trial. His lawyers say Chauvin's case was tainted by pretrial publicity.
With Slow Progress On Federal Level, Police Reform Remains Patchwork Across U.S.
While some blue states and cities have succeeded in passing reforms, more muted action in other places has left activists calling out for federal legislation.
Minnesota Attorney General Focused On Mechanics Of Derek Chauvin Case Not Its Impact
Keith Ellison, who led the prosecution of former officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, wasn't sure they were going to win. "Accountability just doesn't happen very much," he says.
'It Didn't Change': North Carolina Town Demands Answers After Another Fatal Shooting
Residents of Elizabeth City, N.C., are pressing for answers after a Black man, Andrew Brown Jr., was shot dead by a sheriff's deputy carrying out a search warrant on Wednesday.
People Gather In Winston-Salem In Wake Of Chauvin Conviction
Many people who spent last summer protesting in the streets after the death of George Floyd have started gathering again now that the police officer who killed him has been convic
Minneapolis Mayor Says He Welcomes Justice Department Policing Investigation
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says his city is taking more steps to change policing following the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.