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July 8, 2020

Derek Chauvin told George Floyd it takes 'a lot of oxygen' to talk when he repeatedly said he couldn't breathe: transcripts

As George Floyd told Minneapolis police officers that he couldn't breathe more than 20 times in the moments before he died, the officer who pressed his knee against Floyd's neck dismissed his pleas, saying "it takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk," according to transcripts of body camera video recordings made public Wednesday.

July 8, 2020

Minneapolis group against dismantling police: ‘We cannot have bullets continue to fly’

ShotSpotter activations and 911 calls about gunshots have more than doubled in the city since this point last year.

July 8, 2020

Michael Tracey: Minority businesses suffering in Minneapolis following rioting after George Floyd’s death

The national media might have “moved on” from the riots in Minneapolis, but residents have nowhere to go. Much of the Twin Cities is still in ruins.

July 8, 2020

What is the BREATHE Act? Squad members push wide-ranging bill that slashes police funds, gives reparations

Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts announced the BREATHE Act on Tuesday -- legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system by eliminating life sentences, retroactively expunging drug crimes, shutting down multiple federal agencies and permanently closing prisons and immigration detention centers, among other agenda items.

July 8, 2020

Amazon removes Washington Redskins merchandise from site

First, it was big-name retailers like Walmart and Target, as well as Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods, that removed Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites. Now, Amazon has joined the list.

July 8, 2020

Seattle driver who allegedly hit 2 protesters, killing 1, charged with felonies

The driver’s lawyer says his client is "very remorseful" and "feels tremendous guilt."

July 8, 2020

NY Attorney General calls for NYPD shake-up in wake of police protest response

The report calls for a change-up of the department’s command structure, more diversity among leadership and the “redesign” of police’s role in society.

July 8, 2020

Minneapolis ex-police officer charged in George Floyd killing moves to dismiss charges

The attorney of one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking the court to dismiss the charges against his client. 

July 8, 2020

Barr defends necessity of police force in US, but says it must have ‘checks in place’

Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday police reform must strike the "right balance" between providing security and preventing the possibility of abuse.

July 8, 2020

Chicago Blackhawks to keep name, vow change through dialogue: 'There is a fine line between respect and disrespect'

The pressure is on for a number of professional sports teams to change their names amid a national focus on race relations, but the Chicago Blackhawks are taking a different approach to raising awareness.