George Floyd

Police and Law Enforcement July 20

Derek Chauvin to appeal George Floyd murder conviction to US Supreme Court

Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin will appeal his conviction for the murder of George Floyd to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to his legal team.

Minnesota July 14

Judge approves settlement for Minneapolis police reform in wake of George Floyd's killing

Hennepin County Judge Karen Janisch approved a settlement between Minneapolis and the state's Human Rights Department that will go towards enacting police reforms.

Washington July 13

Washington police who shot a fugitive only planned to use deadly force, lawsuit claims

A lawsuit over the deadly police shooting of a fugitive who killed a supporter of the Patriot Prayer group alleges that the authorities had no plan to safely arrest the suspect.

Portland July 12

Portland police officer apologizes for hitting photographer during a 2020 protest over George Floyd’s death

A police officer who used a baton to hit a photographer in the head during a 2020 racial justice protest in Portland, Oregon, has issued a video apology.

Media July 3

Netflix quietly cancels 'anti-racist' video project started after George Floyd, report says

Netflix quietly squashed an anti-racist project in the works after companies faced backlash from conservatives over woke content, according to a recent report.

Indiana June 21

Trio get 100+ years for killing ex-defensive lineman, 'Mr. Indianapolis' Chris Beaty during Floyd riot

Marcus Anderson, Alijah Jones and Nakeyah Shields have each been sentenced to over a century in prison for killing Chris Beaty during the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Media June 19

Minnesota reporter shreds local ABC station for unsafe working conditions during George Floyd riots

A former reporter for an ABC affiliate blasted her previous employer in a recently released book, suggesting it did not live up to its image as a progressive newsroom.

Justice Department June 16

DOJ accuses Minneapolis Police Department, city of using excessive force, racial discrimination

The DOJ investigation into the Minneapolis police after the death of George Floyd has uncovered evidence of racial discrimination, AG Merrick Garland said.

Minnesota June 8

Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject Derek Chauvin's request to reconsider his conviction

Former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin requested that the state's Supreme Court reconsider his homicide conviction. Prosecutors are urging the state to reject the request.

Pennsylvania June 6

Philadelphia activist, Floyd protestor, pleads guilty to felony

Anthony Smith, a prominent Philadelphia activist, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing law enforcement during the 2020 George Floyd protests.