George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial packed with prominent figures
Many prominent guests were in attendance at the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd, including Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful.
FBI joins investigation into ambush on cop in Brooklyn
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, COVID-19 crisis
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
Man charged with inciting a riot, accused of throwing object at St. Pete police chief
An armed demonstrator is accused of throwing an object at St. Petersburg's police chief on Wednesday night after the crowd was asked to use the sidewalk rather than blocking a street, officials said.
George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy
Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.
‘We’re going back to Washington’: Rev. Al Sharpton announces march in DC set for Aug. 28
The march will mark the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.
Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set
The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Tampa police chief to review department’s use-of-force policy following days of protests
"Sometimes defending your city is ugly,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said during a city council meeting Thursday morning. “The optics are ugly, but I do want you to know that I was there, I gave the order. It starts and stops with me."
Sen. Rand Paul reportedly holding up passage of bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime
The U.S. Senator from Kentucky indicated he wants to exclude language from the bill that would institute a 10-year penalty for individuals with “minor bruising.”
Man brandishes weapon, drives after protesters in Queens; police investigating
A man with at least two blades strapped to his arm confronted people protesting the death of George Floyd in Queens, New York Tuesday, local media reported.
'Power to the people': Floyd's brother talks at NYC memorial
Of the demonstrations that have engulfed the city and the nation, and the violence that has taken place, he said, “I’m proud of the protests but I'm not proud of the destruction. My brother wasn’t about that. The Floyds are a God-fearing family.”
George Floyd memorial service capped off by 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
Walmart taking guns, ammunition off sales floor during protests
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
How to protest while keeping yourself and others safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
To start, heath experts say wear a mask and eye protection.
Deputies search for looting suspects who broke into Tampa jewelry store
Deputies are asking for the public's help to identify multiple looting suspects who broke into a Tampa jewelry store during riots over the weekend.
8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality
All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46