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February 13, 2021

Firearm violence in Philadelphia almost doubles after COVID-19 lockdown measures: report

After the state of Pennsylvania implemented stringent containment measures in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, firearm violence in the city of Philadephia increased. 

February 12, 2021

Impeachment manager Stacey Plaskett suggests Trump defense videos homed in on 'people of color'

Stacey Plaskett, one of the House impeachment managers, called out former President Trump's defense team for focusing on "Black women like myself" in their video montages during the impeachment trial.

February 11, 2021

Barr blocked officer's plea deal in George Floyd case; thought it would be perceived as lenient: report

Former Attorney General William Barr rejected a plea deal that a former Minneapolis police officer agreed to just days after the May 2020 death of George Floyd, according to a report.

February 10, 2021

Chauvin received special treatment from White officer, minority officers blocked from guarding him: lawsuit

Eight correctional officers filed a racial discrimination lawsuit Tuesday alleging that they were "segregated and prevented" from guarding Derek Chauvin, an inmate facing charges in the murder of George Floyd. 

February 9, 2021

Minnesota prepares for potential George Floyd-related unrest as trial of Derek Chauvin nears

With ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial a month away, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized the deployment of the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for the potential unrest across the state in a repeat of the demonstrations and violence seen last year in the wake of the death of George Floyd. 

February 6, 2021

Protesters march in Washington, D.C. Saturday

A "DC Queer and Trans Black History Month March and Rally" took place in the afternoon Saturday, and Black Lives Matter protesters marched in the evening.

February 6, 2021

Prosecutors want all 4 officers charged with third-degree murder in death of George Floyd

Prosecutors want to charge all four police officers at the scene of George Floyd’s death with third-degree murder, according to a report Friday.

February 4, 2021

Ahead of George Floyd trial, Minnesota officials clash over security measures

Minnesota officials are struggling to settle who will pay for security during the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. 

February 2, 2021

Minneapolis police to face stricter bodycam rules under new city policy

Minneapolis police officers will be barred from turning off their bodycams during service calls and will have to turn them on earlier than current protocol in a new policy set to take effect Thursday, authorities said this week.

January 30, 2021

Trio of Minneapolis council members proposes new plan to scrap police department but keep officers

Three Minneapolis City Council members introduced a proposal Thursday that would nix the city's police department and replace it with a new Department of Public Safety, while still keeping officers in the city.