George Floyd Killing
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Here are the key players in trial of ex-cops charged in George Floyd’s killingFloyd died on May 25, 2020, after another former officer, Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for about nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed.WorldOct 23, 2022
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Ex-cop pleads guilty to aiding, abetting killing of George FloydFormer police officer Thomas Lane helped to restrain George Floyd. His recommended sentence is three years, which must still be approved by a judge.WorldMay 18, 2022
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George Floyd murder: Third officer testifies as defense rests in federal trialThe defense attorney for the third officer charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights rested his case Monday, paving the way for closing arguments.WorldFeb 21, 2022
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Court to consider new charge for ex-cops accused of aiding George Floyd’s murderProsecutors want to add a third charge of aiding and abetting third-degree murder to Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao following an appeals court ruling in February.WorldMay 20, 2021
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Ex-cops charged in George Floyd murder accuse prosecutors of witness coercion, leaksAttorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao have said they want the court to require prosecuting attorneys to submit affidavits under oath.WorldMay 13, 2021
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No basis to charge Pennsylvania cop who kneeled on man’s head: prosecutorThe officer and a second police officer used reasonable force to restrain the man, who was agitated, acting erratically and posing a danger to himself and others, Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said.Jul 17, 2020
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UN must ‘urgently’ address U.S. police violence, Black victims’ families demandThe ACLU, along with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other victims, want an independent investigation into the recent killings of unarmed Black people in the United States, as well as one into “violent law enforcement responses to protests.”WorldJun 8, 2020
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George Floyd’s death still a homicide despite evidence of medical issues: expertsEvidence of heart disease, drugs and COVID-19 revealed in the full autopsy report don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide, independent medical experts said.WorldJun 4, 2020
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Lego donates $4M, Ben and Jerry’s vows to ‘dismantle white supremacy’ amid George Floyd protestsBoth companies spoke out against racism in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd.TrendingJun 4, 2020
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Journalists covering America’s protests face violence from police, protestersImages posted to social media show reporters being detained by police or targeted by non-lethal weapons. News crews have reported attacks from protesters themselves as well.WorldMay 31, 2020
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