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Leneal Frazier's Family Retains Ben Crump After Death

The family of Leneal Frazier, a driver in Minneapolis who died after sustaining injuries from a police pursuit he wasn't…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.08.21
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Denied! Judge Shoots Down Chauvin's Request For Retrial

Judge Peter Cahill denied Derek Chauvin's longshot request for a new trial just hours ahead of the disgraced ex-cop's prison…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.25.21
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Darnella Frazier Reflects On George Floyd 1-Year Later

Marking the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death Darnella wrote a lengthy Facebook tribute to Floyd, summarizing her thoughts on the…
by Charise Frazier
05.26.21
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Shots Fired, 1 Injured Near George Floyd Memorial

Police were called to the memorial site on Tuesday in response to reports of gunfire near the location where George…
by Charise Frazier
05.25.21
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What's Next For Derek Chauvin After Guilty Verdict?

Many feel that Chauvin's guilty verdict could launch massive reform in policing across the country, but with the simultaneous killing…
by Charise Frazier
04.21.21
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Minnesota Criticized For Imposing Ramadan Curfew

Elected officials updated the regional curfew to exempt those traveling to and from prayer.
by Anoa Changa
04.15.21
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Minneapolis Police Chief Testifies In Derek Chauvin Trial

Arradondo's testimony, which opened week two of the trial, took the stand against Chauvin to examine his training as an…
by Charise Frazier
04.05.21
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'Suspicious Timing'

Lawyers on both sides are weighing whether a $27 million civil settlement announced last week between Floyd's family and the…
by Charise Frazier
03.16.21
Vigil Held For George Floyd In Brooklyn On His 47th Birthday

George Floyd's Family Receives Historic Settlement

Minneapolis City Council members reached the settlement on Friday, marking the largest police settlement in the city's history.
by Charise Frazier
03.12.21
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DOJ Accelerates Investigation Into George Floyd's Murder

Prosecutors recently impaneled a grand jury and interviewed fresh witnesses in the ongoing investigation into Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis…
by Charise Frazier
02.24.21
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Barr Blocked Plea Deal In George Floyd Case

Derek Chauvin reportedly agreed to plead guilty to third-degree murder which warranted at least 10-years in prison.
by Charise Frazier
02.11.21
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin Arrested For George Floyd Death

George Floyd's Accused Murderer Faces Solo Trial

The ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd's neck stripping him of life and dignity, will be tried separately from the…
by Charise Frazier
01.12.21
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Minneapolis Police ID Black Man Killed By Police

On Thursday police released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting and identified the victim as a 23-year-old Black man named…
by Charise Frazier
01.01.21
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Cop Kneels On Man Where George Floyd Killed

A white officer was filmed using excessive force by kneeling on a bystander's back and reportedly dislocating the man's shoulder…
by Charise Frazier
12.15.20
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin Arrested For George Floyd Death

George Floyd's Killer's Most Serious Murder Charges Upheld

A judge upheld the most serious murder charge against Derek Chauvin, the now-fired Minneapolis police officer who used his knee…
by NewsOne Staff
10.22.20
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Minneapolis, Ex-Officers Sued On Behalf Of George Floyd

On behalf of the family of George Floyd, attorney Benjamin Crump is suing the city of Minneapolis as well as…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.16.20
Former Minneapolis Police Officers Arrested For George Floyd Death

George Floyd Cop's Damning Bodycam Transcript Released

A transcript from Thomas Lane's bodycam during his deadly encounter with George Floyd showed the cop was extremely hostile from…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.09.20
Officer Chauvin Makes First Court Appearance For Death Of George Floyd

Judge Threatens To Change George Floyd Case Venue

Moving George Floyd's case out of Minneapolis could mean less diverse jury pools that are more sympathetic to police officers,…
by NewsOne Staff
07.01.20
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George Floyd's Killer Reportedly Knew Him 'Pretty Well'

Maya Santamaria, a former club owner, says they were both hired at her venue.
by NewsOne Staff
08.17.20
Black Lives Matter Movement Inspires Demonstrations In UK

George Floyd Fundraiser Breaks GoFundMe Record

The fundraiser launched for George Floyd’s loved ones has raised over $13 million, breaking a GoFundMe record.
by NewsOne Staff
06.07.20
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