Derek Chauvin challenged a Court of Appeals decision indicating it was an appropriate sentence. What We Know: On March 9, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court […]
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Judge Rules Only One George Floyd Family Member Allowed in Chauvin Trial at a Time
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police Officer, charged with George Floyd’s death, is set to stand trial on March 8th. What We Know: The ruling […]
Minority Officers Barred from Guarding Derek Chauvin, Lawsuit Alleges
Minority detention center officers take action after being “deeply humiliated” by a “segregation order” issued by their supervisor. What We Know: On May 29th, Derek […]
Detroit to Dismiss Most Misdemeanor Citations Given During BLM Protests
Peaceful protestors can rejoice after Detroit officials dismiss citations issued during Black Lives Matter Protests. What We Know: On Tuesday, the Detroit Corporation Counsel, Lawrence Garcia, announced that […]
Minneapolis Judge Orders One Trial for Four Officers Charged with Murder of George Floyd
Judge Peter Cahill decided that all four of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd would have their individual cases combined for a […]
Fired Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin And Wife Charged With Tax Crimes
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, has been charged alongside his […]
George Floyd told officers ‘I can’t breathe’ more than 20 times, transcripts show
The newly released transcript reveals that George Floyd said, “I can’t breathe” to officers more than 20 times moments leading up to his death. What […]
Minnesota Jail Accused of Bias For Only Allowing White Officers to Guard Derek Chauvin
Eight correctional officers of color filed a discrimination lawsuit against a Minnesota jail where Derek Chauvin, the officer charged in the death of George Floyd […]
Officer Charged In George Floyd’s Death Still Eligible For $1 Million Pension
Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd is still eligible to receive up to $1 million in pension benefits […]
Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and more urge New York police statute reform in open letter
Billie Eilish, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande are among hundreds of music industry professionals who have signed an open letter calling for New York state to […]