Minneapolis Police
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Minneapolis police accused of rights violations by Justice Department“Progress can be painful, and the obstacles can be great. But we haven’t let up in the three years since the murder of George Floyd," Mayor Jacob Frey said.U.S. NewsJun 16, 2023
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Mall of America on lockdown after reported shooting: policeThe reported shooting comes as shopping centers and malls across the United States see an influx of customers just days before Christmas.CrimeDec 23, 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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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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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, 2022
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George Floyd murder: Trial begins for 3 ex-police officers on civil rights chargesFormer Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are broadly charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority.WorldJan 24, 2022
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Minneapolis voters reject replacing police force 18 months after George Floyd murderVoters rejected a ballot question asking residents if they wanted to create a new Department of Public Safety to take the place of the police department.WorldNov 2, 2021
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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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