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July 24, 2020

Former North Carolina professor who resigned after controversial tweets found dead in home

A North Carolina Wilmington professor slated to retire amid controversy surrounding a series of tweets was found dead in his home on Thursday afternoon. 

July 23, 2020

Philz Coffee fired four employees over police policy disputes: report

Four employees of Philz Coffee have reportedly been fired because they spoke out against the company’s policies towards police.

July 23, 2020

California police chief to retire after criticism of video showing Black man's arrest

A Bay Area police chief announced his retirement this week as his department faced criticism after officers were pinned a Black man named Mali Watkins to the ground during an arrest two days before the death of George Floyd.

July 23, 2020

Rep. Dan Bishop urges police and politicians to renew their public oaths: 'Citizens are not subjects, they are the served'

Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., on Thursday urged police and political leaders around the country to embrace being in service to their constituents, in an effort to help repair the societal stress caused by a growing mistrust of law enforcement and government within the United States.

July 23, 2020

DC mayor signs sweeping police reform bill that includes chokehold ban

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a temporary police reform bill Wednesday that will limit the use of force tactics officers are allowed to use, among other measures in an effort to ensure greater transparency.

July 23, 2020

Philadelphia DA accused of pushing 'anti-police agenda' after second cop charged in protests

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has once again been accused of pushing an “anti-police agenda” involving prosecuting officers for following orders -- instead of condemning violent demonstrators and city officials -- after another veteran city cop turned himself in Wednesday to face criminal charges related to the unrest that broke out in the city after the death of George Floyd

July 23, 2020

Ohio man in custody after kneeling on crying White child's neck, praising Black Lives Matter

An Ohio man who was out on parole has been thrown in jail and awaits new felony charges after a photo circulated on social media showed him with his knee to the neck of a crying white two-year-old boy alongside a message referencing Black Lives Matter.

July 23, 2020

Nationals to display Black Lives Matter stencil on pitcher's mound in MLB opener against Yankees

The Washington Nationals announced plans Wednesday to display a Black Lives Matter stencil on the pitcher's mound during their season opener against the New York Yankees Thursday night, in a move MLB said all teams will have the option of doing.  

July 23, 2020

Minneapolis City Council votes unanimously to eliminate police spokesperson position

City Council not satisfied with communication from police

July 22, 2020

Derek Chauvin, fired Minneapolis police officer, and his wife charged with tax crimes

The former Minneapolis cop charged with murder in the May 25 death of George Floyd is now, along with his wife, facing tax evasion charges.