Tag: police brutality
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Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in George Floyd killing
A jury has reached a verdict in the prosecution of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis while Chauvin was holding him down. He was found guilty on all three counts of second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Concerns…
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Cedar Rapids settles with paralyzed black man shot by cop
The insurance company for the City of Cedar Rapids has decided to give an $8 million settlement to a black man who was paralyzed after being shot by police. The city wanted to take the case to trial, but States Insurance “determined settlement to be in the best interests of its insured, the city.” The…
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Chicago reacts to police fatally shooting 13-year old
Rocked by recent high-profile police shootings of minorities, Chicago is now in the spotlight again after video was released showing a Chicago police offer fatally shooting a 13-year-old Hispanic boy. The boy dropped his gun and put his hands in the air before the police officer shot him. The Associated Press has the story: Video…
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Former cop appeals prison sentence for killing black man
After finding out his attorney never told him about a potential plea deal, a former South Carolina police officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a black man is appealing his sentence. Attorney Andy Savage admitted he never told Michael Slager about the plea deal because it was worse than what he thought…
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Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, expert testifies
An expert for the prosecution in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin told jurors that Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck killed him, due to a lack of oxygen. This contradicts the defense that drugs and health problems were responsible. The Associated Press has the story: Prosecution expert Dr. Martin Tobin testifies at trial…