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March 8, 2021
The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death on Monday paused jury…
March 8, 2021
"We're watching this trial, hoping and praying," said one organizer, "and wishing for justice to be served because we didn't…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
March 8, 2021
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s…
March 6, 2021
Although many in the community consider the place where George Floyd died to be a sacred space, it has presented…
Breonna Taylor Kenneth Walker thegrio.com
March 5, 2021
The charges against Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, included assault and attempted murder of a police officer after the raid.
Philonise Floyd thegrio.com
March 5, 2021
Philonise Floyd is speaking out as the trial for the man accused of murdering his brother George Floyd inches closer.
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 4, 2021
As the trial approaches for Derek Chauvin, prosecutors are putting the time his knee was on George Floyd's neck at…
March 4, 2021
Drug Policy Alliance officials say the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act "fails to provide for real reform and accountability."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and George Floyd
March 3, 2021
Cheered on by President Biden, Democrats hustled Wednesday to pass the George Floyd Justice Policing Act to overhaul policing nationwide.
March 3, 2021
Different kinfolk can rotate the slot, but only one will be let in the courtroom at a time — and…
George Floyd thegrio.com
March 2, 2021
The family of George Floyd is disappointed that due to COVID-19 only one relative can be in the courtroom at…
Mike Brown theGrio.com
March 2, 2021
Ferguson activist Tory Russell and Mike Brown Sr. have requested $20M of funding from BLM for their community.
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 1, 2021
The murder trial for Derek Chauvin is set to begin next week, and the courthouse is being turned into a…
March 1, 2021
Emails revealed alumni and others have said they would no longer donate if the University of Texas decides to separate…
February 28, 2021
As the city moves to make the courthouse virtually impenetrable, some worry what may happen elsewhere if officer Derek Chauvin…
George Floyd thegrio.com
February 27, 2021
The city is hiring social media influencers during trials against officers charged in George Floyd's death to post vetted messages.
Derek Chauvin George Floyd thegrio.com
February 24, 2021
A federal grand jury has been empaneled to consider charges against former officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on George Floyd's…
February 21, 2021
Jervis Middleton, a Black officer with the Lexington police, was fired after being charged with giving police information to a…
February 15, 2021
Graham contends that since Democrats supported impeaching an out-of-office Trump, Vice President Harris could somehow face the same fate.
Robert E. Lee statue thegrio.com
February 14, 2021
The Supreme Court of Virginia will take up appeals in two lawsuits that seek to prevent a statue of Gen.…