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October 29, 2021

George Floyd statue vandal was allegedly 'Parks and Rec' actor

The 37-year-old skateboarder accused of vandalizing a George Floyd statue in Manhattan’s Union Square Park has reportedly been identified as a small-time actor who once appeared in “Parks and Recreation.”

October 26, 2021

Judge in Derek Chauvin trial will identify jurors who convicted him of George Floyd's murder

The judge who oversaw the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in April of murdering George Floyd, will make public next week the names of 15 jurors and alternates.

October 25, 2021

Ilhan Omar blames 'dysfunctional' police for Minneapolis violent crime spike

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., blamed police for the recent rise in crime in Minneapolis, accusing the city's officers of not fulfilling their oath of office.

October 21, 2021

NY Times’ Tom Friedman says Democrats struggling because they've ‘gone too far to the left’

New York Times columnist Tom Friedman spoke candidly Wednesday night about why he believed Democrats were struggling in election campaigns in states like Arizona and Virginia.

October 18, 2021

Derek Chauvin hires new lawyer to appeal conviction in murder of George Floyd

Disgraced Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has tapped a new attorney to handle the appeal of his conviction in April, when he was found guilty in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents released Monday. 

October 17, 2021

New Mexico far-left, anti-police lawmaker once told to 'f*** off' by own party won't seek re-election

A controversial, far-left state lawmaker in New Mexico who was previously told to “f*** off” by a member of his own Democratic Party announced that he will not seek re-election, according to a report.

October 17, 2021

Seattle business owner fears vaccine mandate will lengthen 911 response time: 'I can't get help'

Seattle business owners are fearing the looming vaccine mandate deadline for police officers and firefighters will further lengthen response time to 911 calls, as the city that saw months of violent demonstrations last year already grapples with police staffing shortages and surging crime.

October 7, 2021

St. Louis woman indicted for setting 7-Eleven on fire during George Floyd riot

A St. Louis, Missouri, woman has been indicted for setting fire to a 7/11 convenience store during a riot in response to the death of George Floyd last summer.

October 7, 2021

Derek Chauvin denied request for public defender in appeals process by Minnesota Supreme Court

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was denied his request for a public defender by the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday as he appeals his conviction and 22 1/2-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd.

October 6, 2021

Former Austin police officer rips new chief, pens scathing letter rejecting offer to return

A former Austin, Texas police officer who left the force amid the city’s move to defund the police sent a scathing letter to the department rejecting their offer to hire him back.