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George Floyd’s family, activists see inequality in penalties for ex Minneapolis copsFor some Floyd family members and activists, the penalties were too small - and a bitter reminder of a justice system they say does not treat all people equally.WorldJul 28
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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rightsThe former Minneapolis police officer is already serving a 22 1/2-year sentence on state charges of murder and manslaughter for the 2020 killing of Floyd.WorldJul 7
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Victims of Buffalo mass shooting, black survivors honoured at candlelight vigil in HamiltonThe candlelight vigil at Hamilton's City Hall forecourt on Monday created a space to mourn those who have lost their lives at the hands of white supremacy.CanadaMay 31
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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
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2 Buffalo cops cleared of wrongdoing for pushing 75-year-old protesterPolice Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said in a statement he will reinstate the two officers to duty on Monday, the Buffalo News reported.WorldApr 11
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3 former officers found guilty of rights violations in George Floyd’s killingTou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of depriving George Floyd of his right to medical care as the Black man was pinned under officer Derek Chauvin's knee.WorldFeb 24
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Award-winning Halifax filmmaker tells powerful tale of destiny with ‘Kill Your Masters’Israel Ekanem’s film centres around two Black slave girls who decide to take their destiny into their hands to liberate themselves from the shackles of their white slave master.CanadaFeb 22
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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
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Officer says he didn’t realize George Floyd’s life was in dangerA former Minneapolis police officer said he did not relay any of the onlookers' concerns about Floyd's well-being to the other officers.WorldFeb 16
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George Floyd: Witnesses at civil rights trial say 3 ex-cops failed to prevent murderProsecutors have argued that even bystanders could see that Floyd was in serious need of medical attention, and that the officers did not help.CrimeJan 26
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