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# George Floyd

Trial under way for ex-policeman accused over death of George Floyd

Updated Mar 29th 2021, 5:41 PM 22,089 Views 0 Comments

Derek Chauvin, a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, faces murder and manslaughter charges.

Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle lawsuit from family of George Floyd

# United States

Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle lawsuit from family of George Floyd

Mar 12th 2021, 8:02 PM 22,654 Views 33 Comments

Floyd’s death last year sparked protests in Minneapolis and elsewhere around the world.

# George Floyd

Jury selection begins in trial of ex-policeman charged over George Floyd death

Mar 10th 2021, 6:39 AM 5,674 Views 0 Comments

Jury selection is proceeding even as a potential appellate court ruling could halt proceedings.

# George Floyd

Jury selection delayed in trial of US policeman charged with killing George Floyd

Mar 9th 2021, 7:04 AM 6,425 Views 0 Comments

Floyd’s death from neck compression sparked protests against racial injustice in the US and abroad.

Jury selection begins today in the trial of US policeman charged with killing George Floyd

# Derek Chauvin

Jury selection begins today in the trial of US policeman charged with killing George Floyd

Mar 8th 2021, 7:40 AM 6,359 Views 0 Comments

Floyd’s death from neck compression sparked protests against racial injustice in the US and abroad.

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Police in George Floyd case to face trial together in Minneapolis

# Single Proceeding

Police in George Floyd case to face trial together in Minneapolis

Nov 5th 2020, 4:28 PM 9,970 Views 0 Comments

Lawyers for the four former officers had urged the judge to move the trial away from the city.

Explainer: How a US shooting sparked mass protests and sports teams walking out on matches

# Jacob Blake

Explainer: How a US shooting sparked mass protests and sports teams walking out on matches

Aug 27th 2020, 3:18 PM 15,476 Views 0 Comments

Jacob Blake was shot seven times by a police officer in Wisconsin on Sunday.

Meghan Markle 'devastated' by state of US upon her return from UK

# Duchess Of Sussex

Meghan Markle 'devastated' by state of US upon her return from UK

Aug 15th 2020, 3:32 PM 92,410 Views 84 Comments

The Duchess also said she wants to use her voice to raise awareness of discrimination.

Ex-police officer charged in George Floyd case faces felony tax charges

# Derek Chauvin

Ex-police officer charged in George Floyd case faces felony tax charges

Jul 23rd 2020, 6:56 AM 39,822 Views 0 Comments

Derek Chauvin is in custody charged with second-degree murder over Mr Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

'Get off my neck': UK police suspend officer after 'disturbing' arrest

# London

'Get off my neck': UK police suspend officer after 'disturbing' arrest

Jul 17th 2020, 8:31 PM 30,393 Views 22 Comments

Police in London said that the technique was not taught in police training.

# George Floyd

George Floyd’s family sues city of Minneapolis and police officers

Jul 15th 2020, 10:32 PM 20,593 Views 59 Comments

Floyd died on May 25 after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, pressed his knee against his neck for nearly eight minutes.

George Floyd said he couldn't breathe more than 20 times, transcripts show

# I Can't Breathe

George Floyd said he couldn't breathe more than 20 times, transcripts show

Jul 9th 2020, 6:51 AM 13,899 Views 26 Comments

Transcripts from the police officers’ body cameras, filed in court this week, show that George Floyd’s last words were “I can’t breathe.”

US judge sets George Floyd murder trial for next year

# Minneapolis

US judge sets George Floyd murder trial for next year

Jun 30th 2020, 7:07 AM 11,612 Views 0 Comments

Judge Peter Cahill said he did not want the sensitive case to become a media circus with the US presidential election looming.

US House of Representatives passes police reform bill after George Floyd death

# Policing

US House of Representatives passes police reform bill after George Floyd death

Jun 26th 2020, 7:21 AM 16,274 Views 71 Comments

US President Donald Trump’s administration said he would veto the bill.

'I am my brother's keeper': George Floyd’s brother urges UN to investigate police killings

# Philonise Floyd

'I am my brother's keeper': George Floyd’s brother urges UN to investigate police killings

Jun 18th 2020, 11:14 AM 10,384 Views 36 Comments

Philonise Floyd’s message by video was to the Human Rights Council.

Priti Patel condemns ‘unacceptable thuggery’ as ‘statue protectors’ clash with police

# London

Priti Patel condemns ‘unacceptable thuggery’ as ‘statue protectors’ clash with police

Jun 13th 2020, 3:24 PM 35,714 Views 77 Comments

Hundreds of people converged on Parliament Square in London today after far-right groups, including Britain First, called on supporters to guard the monuments.

Fine Gael MEPs call for investigation into whether EU arms exports have been used against US civilians

# Joint Letter

Fine Gael MEPs call for investigation into whether EU arms exports have been used against US civilians

Jun 13th 2020, 2:21 PM 14,554 Views 53 Comments

The five MEPs co-signed a letter to Josep Borrell ahead of a debate in the EU parliament next week.

# Bristol

Toppled slave trader statue lifted out of Bristol harbour by council

Jun 11th 2020, 8:15 AM 24,661 Views 119 Comments

Bristol’s mayor Marvin Rees had previously confirmed the statue would be exhibited in a museum.

George Floyd's brother challenges US Congress to ‘stop the pain’

# Black Lives Matter

George Floyd's brother challenges US Congress to ‘stop the pain’

Jun 11th 2020, 8:03 AM 11,133 Views 13 Comments

“The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough. Be the leaders that this country, this world, needs. Do the right thing,” Philonise Floyd said.

CrossFit CEO resigns after outrage over George Floyd comments

# Greg Glassman

CrossFit CEO resigns after outrage over George Floyd comments

Jun 10th 2020, 11:00 AM 60,524 Views 26 Comments

A number of companies have cut ties with CrossFit in recent days.

TV show Cops axed amid racial tensions and protests

# George Floyd

TV show Cops axed amid racial tensions and protests

Jun 10th 2020, 8:21 AM 25,066 Views 108 Comments

The programme had been pulled temporarily from the air in late May, but that move has now become permanent.

Controversial statues in England and Wales could go as reviews pledged amid anti-racism protests

# Slave Traders

Controversial statues in England and Wales could go as reviews pledged amid anti-racism protests

Jun 10th 2020, 7:18 AM 19,077 Views 101 Comments

Labour-led councils have agreed to work with their local communities to look at the “appropriateness” of certain monuments

Funeral of George Floyd takes place in Texas

# Houston

Funeral of George Floyd takes place in Texas

Updated Jun 9th 2020, 8:53 PM 33,358 Views 0 Comments

The private service will end six days of mourning for the 46-year-old.

'He has not died in vain': Thousands gather in Houston to mourn George Floyd before private funeral

# Black Lives Matter

'He has not died in vain': Thousands gather in Houston to mourn George Floyd before private funeral

Jun 9th 2020, 7:13 AM 14,390 Views 77 Comments

The death of George Floyd has triggered protests and anger in the US and beyond.

Police officer charged with killing of George Floyd appears in court

# Derek Chauvin

Police officer charged with killing of George Floyd appears in court

Jun 8th 2020, 7:37 PM 51,563 Views 0 Comments

Members of the party knelt for eight minutes and 46 seconds before a sitting of Congress today.

Taylor Townsend says fans confuse her with other black tennis players

# Frustration

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# Frustration

Taylor Townsend says fans confuse her with other black tennis players

Jun 8th 2020, 1:42 PM 7,933 Views 6 Comments

The athlete added she gets treated differently by security personnel at tournaments.

# Minneapolis

Minneapolis councillors pledge to dismantle and rebuild police department

Jun 8th 2020, 7:04 AM 15,960 Views 85 Comments

The move comes amid nationwide protests against racism following the death of George Floyd.

Photos: Tens of thousands march in demonstrations against racism and police brutality in the US

# George Floyd

Photos: Tens of thousands march in demonstrations against racism and police brutality in the US

Jun 7th 2020, 10:03 AM 19,918 Views 53 Comments

Demonstrations also reached four other continents, ending in clashes in two European cities.

Jeff Jarvis: 'As an old, white American man, I must confess it's people like me who got us here'

# Black Lives Matter

Jeff Jarvis: 'As an old, white American man, I must confess it's people like me who got us here'

Jun 7th 2020, 7:30 AM 33,655 Views 99 Comments

Noted US journalist Jeff Jarvis says white America must learn to share its power and morally confront its racial legacies.

Two Buffalo police officers charged with assault on 75-year-old man

# New York State

Two Buffalo police officers charged with assault on 75-year-old man

Jun 6th 2020, 6:23 PM 33,924 Views 0 Comments

State governor Andrew Cuomo said of the incident: “What we saw was horrendous and disgusting, and I believe, illegal.”

Hundreds of people gather for Black Lives Matter protest at the US embassy

# Dublin

Hundreds of people gather for Black Lives Matter protest at the US embassy

Updated Jun 6th 2020, 4:28 PM 57,277 Views 224 Comments

Thousands are expected to gather at the US Embassy today at 3pm.

Washington DC braced for largest protest yet as Biden attacks Trump for 'despicable' George Floyd comments

# Black Lives Matter

Washington DC braced for largest protest yet as Biden attacks Trump for 'despicable' George Floyd comments

Jun 6th 2020, 10:59 AM 50,580 Views 123 Comments

There were zero arrests during demonstrations in the US capital in the last two days, and a curfew has been lifted in advance of today’s protest.

# Black Lives Matter

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# Black Lives Matter

Michael Jordan and Jordan brand pledge $100m in fight for racial equality

Jun 6th 2020, 9:33 AM 7,564 Views 10 Comments

Basketball great ‘committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people’.

# George Floyd

'It's a great day for him': Trump suggests George Floyd would be happy about the US employment rate

Jun 5th 2020, 7:50 PM 83,251 Views 123 Comments

Trump said the improving economy was the best thing to help improve race relations.

More Republicans rebuke Trump over lack of unity in America as memorial service held for George Floyd

# Minneapolis

More Republicans rebuke Trump over lack of unity in America as memorial service held for George Floyd

Jun 5th 2020, 7:09 AM 29,863 Views 66 Comments

After Lisa Murkowski added to the criticism of the president, he warned of the consequences if Republicans turn against him.

Dublin Lord Mayor asks people to sign book of condolence for George Floyd rather than protest tomorrow

# Black Lives Matter

Dublin Lord Mayor asks people to sign book of condolence for George Floyd rather than protest tomorrow

Jun 5th 2020, 6:00 AM 14,355 Views 103 Comments

So far, 1,900 people have signed the book of condolence for Geroge Floyd whose murder has sparked protests around the world.

Crowds gather to celebrate and mourn George Floyd at Minneapolis memorial

# Black Lives Matter

Crowds gather to celebrate and mourn George Floyd at Minneapolis memorial

Jun 4th 2020, 9:20 PM 12,324 Views 92 Comments

Civil rights activists and politicians gathered at the memorial for George Floyd, whose death has sparked protests across the US.

Snooker player Alfie Burden takes a knee at start of Championship League match

# Protest

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# Protest

Snooker player Alfie Burden takes a knee at start of Championship League match

Jun 4th 2020, 11:45 AM 6,387 Views 7 Comments

Burden lost his first game 3-0 to Ryan Day.

'Racism is the knee on our neck, making it hard to breathe'

# Column

'Racism is the knee on our neck, making it hard to breathe'

Jun 4th 2020, 7:00 AM 28,728 Views 109 Comments

Seeing that police man kneeling George Floyd’s neck, that’s an image of what it feels like living in Ireland sometimes, writes anti-racism activist Diane Ihirwe.