Floyd Death
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George Floyd murder: Ex-Minnesota cop gets 3 years for violating civil rightsA former Minneapolis officer on Wednesday was sentenced to three years in prison on federal charges stemming from his role in George Floyd's murder.WorldJul 27, 2022
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George Floyd died of lack of oxygen, medical expert saysHe also emphatically rejected the defence theory that Floyd's drug use and underlying health problems were what killed him.WorldApr 8, 2021
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George Floyd: Minneapolis lawmakers advance proposal to abolish policeThe 12-0 vote is just the first step in a process that faces significant bureaucratic obstacles to make the November ballot, where the city’s voters would have the final say.WorldJun 26, 2020
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‘He was like a superhero’: George Floyd’s family on his complicated life and deathThe reality of his 46 years on Earth, including sharp edges and setbacks Floyd himself acknowledged, was both much fuller and more complicated.Jun 10, 2020
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Biden, other Democrats push back on police defunding debate amid Trump’s attacksSome Democrats described it as bad politics, even if most Democrats shared the desire to overhaul policing.PoliticsJun 9, 2020
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Democrats propose overhaul of police oversight, procedures following U.S. protestsBefore unveiling the package, House and Senate Democrats held a moment of silence at the Capitol's Emancipation Hall, reading the names of George Floyd and others killed during police interactions.WorldJun 8, 2020
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Judge raises bond for ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death to $1MFloyd's death has ignited calls to reform the Minneapolis Police Department, which community activists have long accused of entrenched racial discrimination and brutality.WorldJun 8, 2020
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Man drove car into Seattle George Floyd protest, shoots one demonstrator: policeSeattle police said firefighters took the man who was shot to the hospital and that he was in stable condition. No one else was injured, the police said.WorldJun 8, 2020
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Final public memorial for George Floyd to be held in HoustonThe viewing is open to the public, though visitors will be required to wear a mask and gloves to comply with coronavirus-related guidelines.WorldJun 8, 2020
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George Floyd protests shift to quieter but forceful call to address racial injusticeDespite the shift in tone, protesters have shown no sign that they are going away and, if anything, are emboldened to stay on the streets to push for police reforms.WorldJun 5, 2020
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