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Jacob Blake October 7, 2020

Jacob Blake released from hospital, moved to rehab

Jacob Blake, who was allegedly shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer, has been released from a Milwaukee hospital and will enter rehab in Illinois, according to reports.

Jacob Blake October 4, 2020

Arizona State student suing after being fired over her report on Jacob Blake’s criminal record

An Arizona State University journalism student is suing after she was fired from the school’s radio station for tweeting about Jacob Blake’s past accusations of sexual assault.

CRIME October 2, 2020

ATF asking public to help ID people connected to Kenosha arson investigation

Federal authorities in Wisconsin are asking the public to help identify more than a dozen people connected to arson investigations related to several days of unrest in Kenosha that saw cars and businesses set ablaze following the police shooting of a Balck man. 

Minnesota September 29, 2020

Violent crime spikes after police funding cuts dubbed 'Minneapolis effect'

Violent crime is spiking across the U.S. in what one law professor calls the "Minneapolis effect."

Jacob Blake September 28, 2020

Kenosha police officer thought Jacob Blake was trying to kidnap child, lawyer claims

The Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times last month told investigators he thought Blake was trying to abduct one of his own children and that he opened fire because Blake started turning toward the officer while holding a knife, the officer's lawyer contends.

US protests September 25, 2020

Kyle Rittenhouse to fight extradition to Wisconsin over Kenosha shootings, lawyer says

The Illinois teenager accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during the unrest in Kenosha, Wis., last month is fighting his extradition in a hearing Friday.

Seattle September 24, 2020

Breonna Taylor unrest: Seattle officer struck in head with baseball bat; police arrest 13

One Seattle police offer was struck in the head with a metal baseball bat, as others dodged explosives and made 13 arrests during demonstrations that broke out in the city, as well as in other areas across the country, following a grand jury decision in Louisville, Ky. related to Breonna Taylor’s case.

Police and Law Enforcement September 23, 2020

Live Updates: Protests erupt in Louisville after Breonna Taylor grand jury decision

Louisville has been the site of over 100 days of protests, which began when police released the 911 call by Breonna Taylor's boyfriend in late May.

Media September 17, 2020

CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell says ‘mostly peaceful’ protests caused $1B to $2B in damage from looting and arson

Many members of the mainstream media have made sure to paint nationwide protests as “peaceful” in recent months and “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell demonstrated how far they're willing to go on Wednesday night.  

William Barr September 17, 2020

Barr criticizes Black Lives Matter movement: 'Not interested in Black lives, they're interested in props'

Attorney General Bill Barr accused the Black Lives Matter movement of using the issue of Black people shot by police as a tool for a larger political agenda instead of sincerely trying to help those they claim to support.

Wisconsin September 16, 2020

Fire chief: Damage from Kenosha unrest tops $11 million

Kenosha's fire chief says damage from the unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake has now topped $11 million.