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Minneapolis-St. Paul December 14, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright not first shooting connected to ex-cop: ‘100%’ deserves murder charge

More than a year before the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, former Minnesota officer Kim Potter had been one of the first on the scene of the shooting of Kobe Dimock-Heisler that happened while police responded to a domestic disturbance call.

George Floyd December 13, 2021

Derek Chauvin could plead guilty in George Floyd civil rights case

Disgraced ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin may plead guilty Wednesday to violating George Floyd's civil rights, according to a recent court filing.

Trials December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Minneapolis on edge as Daunte Wright's name posted around town

The name of Daunte Wright has been plastered around the Minneapolis area ahead of the trial of former police officer Kim Potter, who is facing manslaughter charges over his death.

Minneapolis-St. Paul December 7, 2021

Kim Potter trial: BLM protester accused of intimidating judge held without bond as Daunte Wright case starts

The Minneapolis Black Lives Matter activist charged with intimidating the judge presiding over the trial for former police officer Kim Potter was ordered held without bond on Tuesday – meaning he will remain jailed at least for the first two weeks of the high profile case involving Daunte Wright's death.

CRIME December 7, 2021

Pittsburgh man gets probation for planting explosives after 2020 riots

A man in Pittsburgh has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to leaving a bag of explosives downtown after riots overtook the streets last year.

George Floyd November 30, 2021

4 ex-Minneapolis cops facing federal charges in George Floyd death will be tried together

A judge ruled Monday the four ex-Minneapolis police officers facing federal charges for allegedly infringing on George Floyd’s civil rights will face trial together.

US protests November 29, 2021

Daunte Wright estate faces third lawsuit from woman he allegedly choked at gunpoint in attempted robbery

The estate of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man fatally shot by a White police officer during an April traffic stop, was slapped with a third lawsuit on Monday – this time on behalf of a woman whom Wright allegedly choked and attempted to rob at gunpoint back in December 2019.

Minnesota November 28, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury selection begins Tuesday for former cop who allegedly mistook handgun for her Taser

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of Kim Potter, a former suburban Minneapolis cop who allegedly shot and killed Daunte Wright when she mistook her taser for her handgun during an attempted arrest in April.

Digital Originals November 23, 2021

Catholic University painting depicting George Floyd as Jesus is 'heretical, blasphemous,' student says

The Catholic University of America displayed a painting of George Floyd depicted as Jesus Christ at two locations on its campus.

VIDEO November 23, 2021

Catholic University student criticizes school for image depicting George Floyd as Jesus Christ

Blayne Clegg, a junior at The Catholic University of America, was shocked to discover an image depicting George Floyd as Jesus Christ hanging outside the law school’s chapel.

US November 20, 2021

Five Georgia men sent to prison for burning cop car during George Floyd protest

Five men have been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for burning a police car in Georgia during a protest against the killing of George Floyd.