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George Floyd July 27, 2022

Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd’s rights

Two former Minneapolis police officers, Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for violating George Floyd's civil rights.

George Floyd July 27, 2022

Ex-Minneapolis police officer gets 3 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng, who held George Floyd's back during the May 2020 killing, was sentenced to three years in federal prison.

Minneapolis-St. Paul July 22, 2022

Minneapolis neighborhoods 'crowdfunding' for extra police patrols amid crime spike

Some Minneapolis, Minnesota residents are unhappy that upscale neighborhoods have been able to purchase additional police patrols through a "buyback" program.

George Floyd July 21, 2022

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to 30 months in George Floyd death

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to 30 years in prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights

St. Louis July 20, 2022

David Dorn death: St. Louis murder trial goes to jury in case of retired police boss slain during 2020 riots

The jury tasked with deciding the fate of Stephan Cannon, the man accused of fatally shooting retired St. Louis police captain David Dorn, began deliberating on Wednesday.

US July 20, 2022

Sesame Place accused of racism after mom posts video of Rosita character denying Black daughters hug at parade

Sesame Place in Philadelphia apologized and promised equity training after a mother alleged racism and posted a video of her Black girls ignored by a muppets character at a parade.

US July 20, 2022

Virginia man who set police car ablaze during George Floyd riot sentenced to 364 days, avoids deportation

The Virginia man who pleaded guilty to setting a police car ablaze during a 2020 George Floyd riot was sentenced to 364 days in prison and avoided deportation.

George Floyd July 19, 2022

Missouri trial opens for man accused of killing retired St. Louis cop David Dorn during George Floyd protests

The Missouri man charged with killing a retired St. Louis police captain during the George Floyd protests in 2020 will stand trial this week.

Crime July 7, 2022

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for violating George Floyd's civil rights.

Police and Law Enforcement July 7, 2022

Police pulling back on traffic stops impairs authorities' ability to limit 'gun violence': Experts

A decrease in the frequency of traffic stops have led to an increase in gun trafficking, with experts warning more proactive policing is needed to tackle the issue.

George Floyd July 5, 2022

Derek Chauvin faces sentencing on federal charges in George Floyd killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is expected to be sentenced this week for federal charges in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.