Minneapolis
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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
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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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U.S. woman arrested after body of 6-year-old son found in trunkA 28-year-old woman has been arrested after police found her 6-year-old son's body in the trunk of her bloodied car in a Minneapolis suburb.CrimeMay 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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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
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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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Festivals, vigils and protests across U.S. mark 1 year since George Floyd’s deathThe "Rise and Remember George Floyd" celebration, caps several days of marches, rallies and panel discussions about his death.WorldMay 25, 2021
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George Floyd: Rally held in Minneapolis ahead of 1-year anniversary of his deathFloyd's death sparked worldwide protests and calls for change in policing in the U.S. Derek Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder and manslaughter in his death.WorldMay 24, 2021
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