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Watch: Former Officer Charged In Death of George Floyd Confronted While Shopping In Minneapolis Grocery Store
J. Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer who faces criminal charges in the death of George Floyd, was confronted and questioned by a shopper []
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Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes - Black News Channel
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nations criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday
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Hanging Death of Black Man in California Park Ruled Suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide Thursday following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities initially were too quick to rule out the possibility he was
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Open letter to my fellow members of law enforcement | Chicago Defender
I do not want to dismiss the importance of training and the emphasis on the recognition of implicit bias that is ingrained in American Law Enforcement culture.  Making illegal the carotid artery hold, commonly referred to as the “chokehold”, is low hanging fruit and should be legislated out of
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Hanging death of Black man in California park ruled suicide - Black News Channel
By STEFANIE DAZIO and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide Thursday following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities
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‘A New Low’: Elijah McClain’s Family Reacts To Photos Of Cops ‘Re-enacting’ Chokehold Death
Reports describe a shockingly insensitive act in the midst of protest.
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Hundreds Line Up for George Floyds Memorial in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in his native Houston, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in America and beyond over racial injustice, and spurred France to abruptly halt the use of police
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Tucson Police Chief Offers To Resign Over Man's Death In Officers' Custody
In response to Police Chief Chris Magnus' offer to quit, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued a statement saying, "I do not believe the Chief should resign."
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Governor Whitmer Talks Reopening the State, Police Reform and More at Pancakes & Politics Forum II | The Michigan Chronicle
For the last 15 years Pancakes Politics has brought together the state’s most influential leaders to discuss important events and issues impacting our state. Forum II returns with a very pointed discussion with Governor Gretchen Whitmer as she grapples with re-opening the state of Michigan while
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What do blacks say about the police? - African American News Today - EIN News
nearly three-quarters of surveyed African-Americans report themselves satisfied with or “dismantle” police departments, but black Americans haven’t received concrete, alternative to curb violence. Most African-Americans clearly desire police reform over
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Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms | East Texas Review
‘Earlier today I was able to speak to George Floyds family and do just that: listen. They have gone through unimaginable pain over these last two weeks, and I told them Im committed to making sure that George Floyd receives justice.’ ‘One proposal… is a bipartisan bill that I introduced with
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Rihanna, Migos, Meek Mill, Nas & More Sign Open Letter Calling For Reform Of New York Police Department
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Lacey needs to re-examine questionable shootings -
The number is staggering and horrendous. Fifteen hundred. That is the number of times deadly force has been used by the Los Angeles Police Department and L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies in the past two decades. To put this in even more deadly and horrific perspective, sheriff’s deputies and LAPD
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Council approves ‘weapon drawn’ legislation for FPC to review - Milwaukee Community Journal
The full Common Council yesterday (Tuesday, July 7th) approved legislation urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a rule requiring Milwaukee police officers to file a report every time they draw a gun, mace, or stun gun on duty. Council file #200267 – authored by Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
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Robert Fuller, man found hanging from tree in Palmdale, mourned at funeral service in Littlerock - African American News Today - EIN News
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Littlerock for Robert Fuller, the 24-year-old Palmdale man whose body was found hanging from a tree in a park across the street from Palmdale City Hall.
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Oakland School Board Votes To Eliminate Its Police Department - The New York Beacon
The school board in Oakland, California, unanimously voted on Wednesday to dismantle the school district’s police department — making the district the latest to cut ties with law enforcement amid nationwide anti-racism protests. At a school board meeting on Wednesday night, all seven board members
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Court says police misconduct records cannot be destroyed | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Peter Hancock The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that the city of Chicago may not destroy records of police misconduct that are more than five years old, despite a contract with the city’s police union that requires city officials to do so. In a 6-1 ruling Wednesday, June 17, the high
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Black Lives Matter Demands LA’s First Black District Attorney To Resign
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Missouri Officer Accused of Striking Man with SUV is Charged
OFALLON, Mo. (AP) — A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching the man was charged Wednesday with two counts of assault and armed criminal action. Special Prosecutor Tim Lohmar announced the
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A New Low’: Elijah McClain’s Family Reacts To Photos Of Cops Re-enacting Chokehold Death
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Lafayette A. Tillman: Prominent Early Kansas Leader
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Ex-Atlanta Officer Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Granted Bond
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