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PublishedApril 27, 2021
FBI starts probe into death of Black man shot by North Carolina deputies
An independent autopsy released Tuesday shows Andrew Brown Jr. was shot 5 times, including in the back of the head.
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PublishedApril 26, 2021
Justice Department opens Louisville policing probe over Breonna Taylor’s death
Similarly, Attorney General Merrick Garland last week announced a probe into the tactics of the police in Minneapolis following the death there of George Floyd.
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PublishedApril 25, 2021
Police seek attacker who kicked Chinese American man in head
The man, who was collecting cans when he was attacked from behind, is in critical but stable condition.
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PublishedApril 23, 2021
Three North Carolina deputies resign, 7 on leave after recordings say man was shot in back
Multiple media organizations plan to go to court to seek the release of the body cam footage of the shooting of a Black man on Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 20, 2021
Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in George Floyd’s death
Crowds nationwide have reacted with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd
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PublishedApril 20, 2021
Biden to America after George Floyd verdict: ‘We can’t stop here’
The president and vice president call on Congress to act swiftly to address policing reform, including by approving a bill named for Floyd, who died with his neck under the knee of former police officer Derek Chauvin last May.
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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Daunte Wright’s family calls for stiffer charge against former Minnesota officer
Kim Potter – who was released on $100,000 bond hours after her arrest Wednesday – appeared alongside her attorney at her initial appearance Thursday over Zoom, saying very little.
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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Defense rests after Chauvin decides not to testify at his murder trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday, after which the racially diverse jury will begin its deliberations.
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Former Minnesota police officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man
The manslaughter charge against Kim Potter was filed three days after Daunte Wright, 20, was killed during a traffic stop.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
Decision expected on charges for officer who shot Black motorist
The police chief has said he believes the officer, a 26-year veteran, mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was reaching for her Taser.
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