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Judge Postpones Trial for 3 Ex-Cops Charged in Floyd’s Death

The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the...

Ruling Paves Way for Longer Sentence in George Floyd’s Death

In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that Derek Chauvin abused his authority as a...

Did a Police Trainer Say Police Have the ‘Best Sex’ After Killing Someone?

The remark was featured in a 2016 documentary on the militarization of U.S. police.

4 Ex-Cops Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in Floyd Death

Three of the four officers, including Derek Chauvin, are charged with violating George Floyd’s right...

Court Record: Chauvin to Be Sentenced June 16 in Floyd Death

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death...

Did Trump Pay for Derek Chauvin’s Legal Fees?

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Was Isaiah Jackson Arrested After Pic Showed Man Kneeling on Toddler?

The photograph, whose caption made reference to the Black Lives Matter movement, prompted an outraged...

Was Adam Toledo a Member of Latin Kings Gang?

"[Adam] was a good kid without a criminal record," his family's attorney said.

Is Man Who Killed Cop in ’81 Helping NY Officials Reform Policing?

Headlines mischaracterized the connection between Richard Rivera, who served a prison sentence for a police...

Were Both Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter Police Training Officers?

Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, while Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter of...

How Many People Were Fatally Shot by US Cops the Past Year?

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich drew attention after tweeting out the number.

Yes, the Las Vegas Raiders Tweeted ‘I Can Breathe’ After Chauvin Conviction

Many online observers criticized what they presented as a crass play on words by the...