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fromPoynter
5 months agoGeorge Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter
Chauvin's conviction was overshadowed by false narratives blaming Floyd's death on drug overdose rather than police misconduct.
Persistent misinformation regarding Floyd's death has implications for criminal accountability and police reforms.
Black Lives Matter
fromPoynter
5 months agoGeorge Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter
Chauvin's conviction was overshadowed by false narratives blaming Floyd's death on drug overdose rather than police misconduct.
Persistent misinformation regarding Floyd's death has implications for criminal accountability and police reforms.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month agoFBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, sources say
WASHINGTON -- The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday. The bureau had reassigned the agents last spring but has since fired them, said the people, who insisted on anonymity to discuss personnel matters with The Associated Press.
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fromAustin Monitor
5 months agoAustin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests - Austin Monitor
The city of Austin has settled nearly $30 million in lawsuits over police conduct during protests, particularly regarding the use of less-lethal ammunition.
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5 months ago5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025
The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
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5 months agoWas the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye
The toppling of Colston's statue was a significant moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, yet deeper societal change remains necessary.
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fromNew York Post
5 months agoGov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve
Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.
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fromNew York Post
5 months agoGov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve
Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.
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5 months agoThe World
Federal judge protects Harvard's enrollment of international students from administration's changes.
Global discussions on racism persist five years after George Floyd's death.
Political turmoil in Bangladesh faces interim leader Yunus' potential resignation.
One Spanish village remained powered during a national blackout.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months agoTrump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis
"Today, we are ending the Biden Civil Rights Division's failed experiment of handcuffing local leaders and police departments with factually unjustified consent decrees."
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fromThe Washington Post
5 months agoAdvocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform
RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
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