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Prosecutors fight back against efforts to move trial against former officials accused of George Floyd’s murder – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) Prosecutors are fighting back against efforts to move the trial against two former Minneapolis officers accused of killing George Floyd out of town. The state lawsuit against Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng is scheduled to begin in less than two weeks. Both are charged with complicity in Floyd’s murder. READ MORE: In … Read More “Prosecutors fight back against efforts to move trial against former officials accused of George Floyd’s murder – WCCO” »

2 lawsuits filed against convicted MPD officer Derek Chauvin alleging excessive use of force in 2017 – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) Two lawsuits have been filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who accuses him of using excessive force in 2017. Chauvin is currently serving a prison sentence of over 20 years for murdering George Floyd during an arrest in May 2020. READ MORE: President Biden signs a federal police ordinance 2 years … Read More “2 lawsuits filed against convicted MPD officer Derek Chauvin alleging excessive use of force in 2017 – WCCO” »

‘They all have a different story’: Save the boards reminds MPls. Of the impact of George Floyd’s murder – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) In the days after the murder of George Floyd, shops in southern Minneapolis were closed. Civil unrest made the city unrecognizable in parts of the Lake Street Corridor and Uptown. “These are definitely pieces of history,” said Kenda Zellner-Smith, organizer of Save the Boards Minneapolis. READ MORE: Minneapolis pays Jaleel Stallings $ 1.5 … Read More “‘They all have a different story’: Save the boards reminds MPls. Of the impact of George Floyd’s murder – WCCO” »

Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty to killing George Floyd

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1 of 3 FILE – This image provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020 shows Thomas Lane. Lane, a former Minneapolis police officer, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to a state indictment for aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd. As part of … Read More “Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty to killing George Floyd” »

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to state trial over George Floyd’s murder, agrees to serve 3 years – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The former Minneapolis police officer, Thomas Lane, has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd. Lane pleaded guilty at a court hearing Wednesday morning as part of a court deal. Under the agreement, Lane agreed to serve three years in prison, with … Read More “Former MPD officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to state trial over George Floyd’s murder, agrees to serve 3 years – WCCO” »

Bungie Calls Out Gamers Angry Over Its Pro-Abortion Stance

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A studio best known for blockbuster games about shooting aliens now increasingly has a reputation for not taking shit from the people who play them. Creator of Halo spirit Destiny 2Bungie, took fire from angry gamers this week for coming out in support of abortion rights. Instead of flinching like so many other gaming companies … Read More “Bungie Calls Out Gamers Angry Over Its Pro-Abortion Stance” »

Ex-Pentagon Chief Claims Trump Asked About Shooting George Floyd Protesters, Report Says – WCCO

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(credit: SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper claims that then President Donald Trump, complaining about those protesting the death of George Floyd in May 2020, asked “Can’t you just shoot them? Just shoot them in the legs or something? ” According to Axios, Esper’s claims appear … Read More “Ex-Pentagon Chief Claims Trump Asked About Shooting George Floyd Protesters, Report Says – WCCO” »

Minneapolis police called out on abuse of social media by Department of Human Rights

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Among the scathing findings of an investigation launched after the police killing of George Floyd is that Minneapolis police used covert or bogus social media accounts to monitor Black individuals and groups despite having no clear public safety rationale for doing so. The report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of … Read More “Minneapolis police called out on abuse of social media by Department of Human Rights” »

‘It Couldn’t Come At A Better Time’: Police Chief Search Continues Amid Damning Report On Minneapolis Police – WCCO

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Leadership within the Minneapolis Police Department is in the process of changing. Amelia Huffman is currently serving as interim police chief. She took over after Chief Medaria Arradondo retired in January. Interest in the search was heightened Wednesday following a report released by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights which paints a … Read More “‘It Couldn’t Come At A Better Time’: Police Chief Search Continues Amid Damning Report On Minneapolis Police – WCCO” »

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