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Post-George Floyd Probe Finds Discrimination By Minneapolis Police
The Minneapolis Police Department “engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least the past decade,” as per the two-year investigation
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Jury Rejects Allegations That Ohio Police Used Excessive Force in 2016 Shooting of Black Man
Henry Green was fatally shot by Columbus police during an undercover operation.
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Derek Chauvin Appeals Conviction in George Floyd’s Death
The former Minneapolis police officer was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison last June.
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NAACP Calls For Justice Department To Look Into Mississippi Welfare Fraud Case
The suit alleges widespread welfare fraud and misspending had been occurring for years in Mississippi totaling over $94 million
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Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Protestors Violently Cleared From Lafayette Square in 2020
The U.S. Park Police and Secret Service agreed to revise their policies around demonstrations and protests as part of the settlement
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Cases of Excessive Force Where Officers Walked Away Free
Most recently, the officer shot and killed Amir Locke will not be facing criminal charges.
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Louisville Activist Indicted in Shooting Attempt of Mayoral Candidate [UPDATED]
Louisville activist Quintez Brown has been indicted on five charges in the attempted shooting of Craig Greenberg.
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Michelle Obama, Other Black Leaders Express Praise and Mixed Emotions About ‘Anti-Lynching’ Law
Black leaders around the country praise the passing of the “Emmett Till Anti-Lynching” Act, but also acknowledge this is step one in a long fight.
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CNN+ to Debut New Documentary Series With Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett
The news streamer will launch its FlashDocs unit with Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett.