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April 14, 2021

Albany police station attacked by anti-police rioters throwing bottles at officers

A group of protesters in Albany, New York Wednesday evening descended on a police station where they threw bottles at police officers and broke a window, police said.  

April 14, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin murder trial continues Wednesday

The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin is set to resume on Wednesday morning. 

April 14, 2021

Chauvin trial expert blames George Floyd's death on heart rhythm problem

George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police, a retired forensic pathologist testified for the defense Wednesday at former Officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial, contradicting several experts who said Floyd succumbed to a lack of oxygen.

April 14, 2021

Daunte Wright shooting: Ex-Minnesota police officer Kim Potter to be charged with second-degree manslaughter

Local prosecutors in Minnesota on Wednesday are expected to charge former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, as civil unrest has persisted for three consecutive nights, with demonstrations spilling into Minneapolis.

April 14, 2021

George Floyd's girlfriend was Daunte Wright's teacher, relative says

George Floyd’s girlfriend was Daunte Wright’s former teacher, according to Wright’s aunt, who spoke at a press conference Tuesday in Minneapolis with members from both families whose loved ones died following encounters with Minnesota law enforcement.

April 14, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge grants key witness' request not to testify

The Minneapolis judge overseeing the Derek Chauvin trial has granted the man who was with George Floyd when police confronted him, and who was alleged to have sold Floyd drugs in the past, his right not to testify at the ex-officer’s ongoing trial.

April 13, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

Former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because of his frantic resistance, a use-of-force expert testified for the defense Tuesday, contradicting a parade of authorities from both inside and outside the Minneapolis Police Department.

April 13, 2021

Pelosi distances from Tlaib's call to end policing, joining other Dems in calling for reform

Speaker Nancy Pelosi distanced herself Tuesday from a fellow House Democrat's call to end policing in America and instead pointed out that all police cannot be painted "with the same brush." 

April 13, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin murder trial continues, defense ready to call witnesses

The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin is set to continue Tuesday. 

April 13, 2021

Daunte Wright, George Floyd families unite in demanding change, justice following Brooklyn Center shooting

Loved ones of Daunte Wright and George Floyd gathered on Tuesday to call for action to be taken against the now-former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter.