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August 28, 2020

Accused Kenosha shooter's lawyer claims self-defense amid new video

A 17-year-old charged in two shooting deaths amid a chaotic demonstration Kenosha, Wis., earlier this week was in fear for his life after being attacked by rioters who chased him down and beat him while on the ground when he fired in self-defense, his attorney said Friday. 

August 28, 2020

Jacob Blake no longer handcuffed to bed

Jacob Blake is no longer being restrained while in his hospital bed and his felony warrants have been vacated, his attorney told Fox News. 

August 28, 2020

Kenosha officials say about 50 arrests from protests, curfew extended through weekend

Authorities in Kenosha, Wis., on Friday said about 50 people have been arrested in connection to protests following the shooting of Jacob Blake and that a curfew would remain in effect through the weekend. 

August 28, 2020

Longtime Democratic lawmaker 'appalled' by comparisons between unrest and MLK's civil rights movement

A Tennessee lawmaker whose family was steeped in the civil rights movement said he's "appalled" by comparisons between the peaceful protests that Martin Luther King Jr. led and the destructive demonstrations that have broken out across the nation today.

August 28, 2020

Christie backs New York Mets walk-off protest: 'It's the right move to support their teammate'

The New York Mets were right to decide not to play Thursday night's game against the Miami Marlins amid widespread protests by athletes following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told Fox News Radio's "Brian Kilmeade Show" Friday.

August 28, 2020

Tennessee Dem lawmaker decries response to riots in viral speech: 'What we see is not peaceful'

A Tennessee lawmaker called out politicians' response to violence and property destruction taking hold in U.S. cities, saying rioters are "emboldened because we act like a bunch of punks -- too frightened to stand up and protect our own stuff."

August 28, 2020

Elderly couple harassed in DC protests on GOP convention's last night

"Boo!" the tall, mask-clad White man yelled, walking directly up to an elderly Caucasian couple exiting Thursday's Republican National Convention. 

August 28, 2020

'March on Washington' 2020 brings thousands to DC amid summer of racial justice protests

Thousands of protesters are expected to march in Washington, D.C., on Friday to fight for justice reform.

August 28, 2020

3 officers in Jacob Blake shooting identified, placed on leave

The Wisconsin Justice Department on Friday identified two more officers involved in the Jacob Blake shooting.

August 28, 2020

Extradition hearing for Kenosha shooting suspect, 17, pushed to Sept. 25

The decision on whether the Illinois teenager charged with fatally shooting two men in Kenosha should be returned to Wisconsin to face charges accusing him of fatally shooting two protesters and wounding a third has been delayed until Sept. 25.