Trump Halts Civil Rights Cases, Abandons Diversity Initiatives in DC
#GeorgeFloyd #CivilRightsProtests in Washington DC on 3 June 2020 over the murder of George Floyd. Trump administration halts new civil rights cases, alarming advocates. Orders to stop programs and dismiss staff read more
Police Officer Substitute Teacher Removed from Classroom for Reenacting Murder
#GeorgeFloyd #MinnesotaTeacherA substitute teacher in Minnesota, also a police officer, was removed from a classroom for reenacting George Floyd's murder and making "racially harmful" comments. The incident led to his dismissal and reporting to education and police authorities. read more
Police Use Force on 300k People Annually, Resulting in 100k Injuries
#PoliceViolence #GeorgeFloydUS police use force on approximately 300,000 individuals annually, injuring an estimated 100,000, following the death of George Floyd. Analysis by Mapping Police Violence highlights increased use of stun guns, chemicals, and canine units, indicating racial disparities persist. read more
Derek Chauvin moved to Texas prison after being stabbed 22 times
#DerekChauvin #GeorgeFloydFormer officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in the murder of George Floyd, was moved to a low-security prison in Texas after being stabbed 22 times in Arizona last year. Another officer involved in Floyd's death, Thomas Lane, has been released from federal prison. read more
Former Officer Thomas Lane Released from Prison in George Floyd Case
#GeorgeFloyd #ThomasLaneMinneapolis officer Thomas Lane, convicted in George Floyd's death, has been released from prison after two years. He was one of four officers convicted in the case, sparking nationwide protests. Lane aided in Floyd's restraint, was sentenced to prison, and is the first to walk free. read more
"Governor Tim Walz's Mixed Reviews on Handling George Floyd Aftermath"
#TimWalz #GeorgeFloydTim Walz, the Minnesota governor, faced both praise and criticism for his handling of George Floyd's death in 2020, with progressives commending his actions while critiquing his deployment of the National Guard during protests. read more
Governor Tim Walz Faces Criticism for 2020 National Guard Response
#TimWalz #GeorgeFloydTim Walz, Kamala Harris's VP pick, faced scrutiny for his response to the 2020 George Floyd protests in Minneapolis. He implemented criminal justice reforms and faced criticism for deploying the National Guard, with debates about his handling of the situation. read more
#MarjorieTaylorGreene #GeorgeFloyd
Marjorie Taylor Greene's condemnation by the Congressional Black Caucus occurred after she accused Democrats of idolizing George Floyd in a profanity-laden rant. The Caucus criticized her remarks as inappropriate, emphasizing Floyd's humanity following the conviction of Derek Chauvin in his killing. read more
#Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd
In a settlement, the Minneapolis city council approves $150,000 for Donald Williams, a witness to George Floyd’s murder and a key trial witness against Derek Chauvin. This follows his lawsuit alleging PTSD due to police assault during Floyd's death intervention. read more