The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city’s police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
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Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison
Derek Chauvin was moved to a prison in Texas months after he was stabbed in a different facility. Meanwhile, another former Minneapolis officer, Thomas Lane, was released from prison in Colorado.
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‘Justice was served’ say R.I. political leaders of Chauvin conviction
In Rhode Island, public reaction to the conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd was unanimous. From top elected officials to leaders in law enforcement, higher education and community organizers, the response to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all counts in Floyd’s death was one of resounding support. […]
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A night of flames and fury
It would be easy to dismiss the agitators and looters who destroyed so much in Providence the night of June 1 as outside provocateurs. The reality is more complicated.
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Raimondo says RI prepared for Providence demonstration
With a large demonstration planned in Providence on Friday afternoon, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said the state hopes for a peaceful gathering, but is prepared if things happen differently. During a news conference, Raimondo was asked by reporters about barricades placed outside the downtown-facing side of the Statehouse and along the Francis Street side […]
