George Floyd
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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
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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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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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Minneapolis struggles to hire cops after George Floyd death: ‘Fewer people are applying’The city's crime problem has been compounded by a mass exodus of officers who cited post-traumatic stress after Floyd was killed, losing roughly one-third of its personnel.WorldOct 22, 2022
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U.S. House Democrats pass police funding bills despite pushbackThe package of four bills passed in succession - all with bipartisan support - and headed to the Senate, where their fate is uncertain.WorldSep 22, 2022
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Derek Chauvin moved to Arizona medium-security prison in George Floyd murderChauvin was taken from a maximum-security prison in a Minneapolis suburb, where he often spent most of his day in a 10-by-10-foot cell, to the Federal Correctional Institution.CrimeAug 25, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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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, 2022
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