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George Floyd Protesters in Denver Awarded $14 Million
Jurors found that police violated protesters’ constitutional rights and used excessive force against them during protests in 2020.
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Supreme Court says BLM Activist Can Be Sued for Injury of Louisiana Officer
Mckesson organized a protest in which a demonstrator was reported to seriously injure an officer. The Court said Mckesson may be held accountable.
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Family of Man Shot Without Warning by Ohio Police on New Year’s Day Files Lawsuit
James R. Williams was shot by police while he was firing shots into the air after the start of 2022
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Suspect Arrested in Shootings of Five Homeless Men in New York City and DC
Police in New York City and Washington were working together on the mystery shootings
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AP-NORC Poll Finds Black Americans are Doubtful about Police Reform
About 49 percent of Black respondents say more work needs to be done toward police reform but are pessimistic the work will get done.
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Family of Daunte Wright Hesitant for Memorial to be Taken Down
Daunte Wright’s mother believes the memorial is ‘not hurting anybody.’
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Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]
While this chapter may be over, Smollett’s legal troubles are far from over.
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City of Minneapolis Didn’t Follow Protocols During George Floyd Protests, According to Report
The report claimed poor communication and planning between multiple government agencies in the city
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Participants During George Floyd Protests Take Denver Police to Trial Over Claims of Excessive Force
12 individuals have filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver over force used in protests in 2020