George Floyd Police
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George Floyd died due to low oxygen, not drug overdose, another expert testifiesDr. Lindsey Thomas was the fourth medical expert called by the Minnesota attorney general's office as prosecutors looked to dismantle Chauvin's central defense.WorldApr 9, 2021
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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’s family sues police officers charged in his death, city of MinneapolisThe suit alleges the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.WorldJul 15, 2020
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Black Lives Matter network creates $12M fund for chapters, grassroots groupsBeginning July 1, affiliated Black Lives Matters chapters can apply for unrestricted funding of up to $500,000 in multi-year grants, the foundation announced.WorldJun 17, 2020
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How George Floyd protests have ignited change in the U.S.Along with decrying police brutality, protesters have pushed for justice and sweeping changes to the country's policing systems.WorldJun 12, 2020
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‘Stop the pain’: George Floyd’s brother pleads for police reform before CongressThe U.S. House Judiciary Committee is reviewing the Justice in Policing Act, a far-ranging package of proposals amid a national debate on policing and racial inequity.WorldJun 10, 2020
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George Floyd: What we know about the arrest, video and investigationHere are the key events that led to George Floyd's death and the investigation so far.WorldJun 1, 2020
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Trump pushes back G7 summit as U.S. cities burn over George Floyd protestsHe's musing about scheduling the gathering in September, possibly coinciding with the annual United Nations General Counsel meeting in New York.CanadaMay 31, 2020
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Officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck had over a dozen complaints before firingOnline city records show that 17 complaints and two letters of reprimand have been filed against Derek Chauvin, who also opened fire on two people during his 19-year career.WorldMay 29, 2020
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Police across U.S. condemn George Floyd’s death in custody, giving critics pauseSome civil rights advocates say their denunciations are empty words without meaningful reform behind them.WorldMay 29, 2020
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