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The Latest Breaking News from George Floyd

Jordan Neely, a vulnerable young man, was killed – and not by his medical history

Much of the talk has been about Neely’s mental health – in large part so we don’t have to talk about our larger societal health

The Guardian - US

Fox’s Greg Gutfeld blames Jordan Neely subway chokehold death on George Floyd

‘If anybody says this is like George Floyd, no, it’s because of George Floyd’

The Independent UK

Jordan Neely wanted help. A brutal narrative about homelessness blamed him for his own death

Damaging rhetoric and policy failures have exposed thousands of homeless Americans to the vigilante violence that killed a 30-year-old man on the subway, advocates and officials tells Alex Woodward

The Independent UK

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New York mayor and police criticized for lack of action over Jordan Neely’s death

Medical examiner confirmed on Wednesday that 30-year-old Black man died from compression to the neck

The Guardian - US

Ilhan Omar condemns US’s failure to act since George Floyd: ‘A broken system’

Exclusive: three years after the murder, the Minnesota congresswoman talks prison abuse and her new police violence resolution

The Guardian - US

Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd’s murder

Attorney General Keith Ellison calls conviction ‘one more measure of accountability’ three years after Floyd’s death

The Independent UK

Judge finds former Minneapolis police officer guilty for role in George Floyd's death

Thao, who has maintained his innocence, waived his right to a jury trial in favor of a bench trial.

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Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

A judge has found a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter

The Independent UK

Former cop who held back crowds during George Floyd's killing is convicted

Tou Thao held back bystanders while his colleague killed George Floyd in an incident that sparked protests worldwide. Thaohas been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter

Daily Mirror

Deborah Jane’s ‘Strange Fruit’ Film Revisits The Past To Fix The Future In Racial Reconciliation

Jane understands the importance of locating the problem to get to the solution.

Zenger

Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat

Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

These California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts

For years Black and brown people have complained about racism, corruption and abuse by the Antioch, Calif., police. Now a racist text message scandal implicates almost half of the department.

WEKU

Prosecutor wants 1 trial for 10 charged in patient's death

A prosecutor has asked a judge to approve a request to put seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital workers on trial together in the case of a 28-year-old man who died after he was pinned to the floor as he was being admitted to a psychiatric hospital

The Independent UK

HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options

There is a growing phenomenon at historically Black colleges and universities

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Texas Observer

Travis County DA Garza to Defend Daniel Perry Conviction at Parole Board

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will also hear from Garrett Foster's family about why the conviction of Daniel Perry should be upheld.

The Guardian - US

From dress codes to equality, Phil Jackson is exactly who we thought he was

The former Bulls coach didn’t like how NBA players dressed 20 years ago. And now he objects to them making basic requests for humanity

The New Daily

‘Misinformer of the year’ Tucker Carlson leaves Fox – that much is true

Tucker Carlson was axed from Fox News. In his 14 years with the network, he was embroiled in scandals, lawsuits and dabbled in propaganda.

Al Jazeera

Former US police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright released

Kim Potter, Minnesota officer who mistook gun for Taser and killed Wright in 2021, is freed after 16 months in prison.

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The Independent UK

Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright freed

Kim Potter, the Minnesota police officer who mistook her gun for a Taser and killed Daunte Wright in 2021, was released from prison early Monday

The Guardian - US

UN human rights experts begin US tour focusing on racial justice and policing

Panel established in response to George Floyd killing will visit Washington DC, Atlanta, LA, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York

WEKU

The former Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright will be freed Monday

Kim Potter, who was convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser in the 2021 incident, is set to be released from prison after serving 16 months. Daunte Wright was 20 years old.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black mayors of Chicago, LA, NY, Houston speak in DC: ‘We’ve come forth at some difficult, challenging times’

For the first time, Black mayors run the four largest cities in the U.S. Here’s what they have to say.

The Independent UK

Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright to be freed

A white ex-police officer convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser and fatally shooting a Black motorist in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 is set to be released from prison on Monday

Texas Observer

Abbott Aims to Pardon Racist Murderer Who Sent Explicit Texts to Apparent Minor

Greg Abbott didn't even wait a single day before calling for the potential pardon of racist murderer Daniel Perry.

The Independent UK

House voting to overturn DC police accountability law

The Republican-led House is set to pass a resolution that would block a District of Columbia police accountability bill

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