George Floyd
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Ex-officer who killed George Floyd moved to new prison after stabbingDerek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times with a makeshift blade by another inmate at Arizona's medium-security prison facility.U.S. NewsAug 21
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‘I can’t breathe:’ Report says Black Quebec hockey player forced to mimic George FloydAccording to a report, a teammate placed his knee on the back of the Black teenager's neck for about 15 seconds, only releasing him after he spoke the words.CanadaOct 27, 2023
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Minneapolis police accused of rights violations by Justice Department“Progress can be painful, and the obstacles can be great. But we haven’t let up in the three years since the murder of George Floyd," Mayor Jacob Frey said.U.S. NewsJun 16, 2023
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London to develop action plan on anti-Black racism, seeks input from Black communityLondon, Ont.'s Anti-Black Racism Action Plan will be developed in three phases, according to project lead Yvonne Asare-Bediako, with the first focusing on community engagement.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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Derek Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing: ‘No one is above the law’Chauvin's attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out the ex-officer's convictions for a long list of reasons, including the massive pretrial publicity.CrimeApr 17, 2023
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‘A beautiful community:’ Canadian universities open lounges for Black studentsToronto Metropolitan University officially opened a space late last month for students who self-identify as Black.CanadaApr 4, 2023
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‘Thunder Bay’ series from Ryan McMahon looks at systemic racism, police in the cityThe Anishinaabe writer uses his docuseries, "Thunder Bay," to examine a movement that supports the reallocation of funds from police departments to community and social services.CanadaFeb 18, 2023
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Derek Chauvin looks to appeal state murder convictions in George Floyd deathChauvin's appeal of his murder convictions in state court would not change the 21-year prison sentence he is currently serving on a separate federal civil rights charge.U.S. NewsJan 18, 2023
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U.S. Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training in modest reform winThe bipartisan bill capped off a two-year effort by Congress to pass police reform legislation after the killing of George Floyd sparked global protests against police brutality.U.S. NewsDec 14, 2022
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back jailed for 3.5 yearsFloyd died on May 25, 2020, after former Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes as Floyd repeatedly said he couldn't breathe and eventually went limp.WorldDec 9, 2022
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