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Journalists settle suit over mistreatment covering protests

Journalists settle suit over mistreatment covering protests

The state has agreed to pay $825,000 and change several policies to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists who say they were hurt or harassed while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright. 
by The Associated Press and Matt Sepic

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Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

A 17-year-old is facing murder charges connected to a Jan. 10 fatal shooting in St. Paul. The investigation of that case led to the no-knock police entry last week in Minneapolis where an officer killed Amir Locke. The 17-year-old is Locke's cousin, documents say.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Prosecutors have tried to demonstrate to jurors that the three former Minneapolis police ignored their training and department policies when they assisted officer Derek Chauvin in restraining George Floyd. Defense attorneys have questioned whether Minneapolis training adequately prepared the officers to intervene.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.
by Matt Sepic

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Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Activist DeRay Mckesson to help with the no-knock policy in Minneapolis

Civil rights activist and podcast host DeRay Mckesson is credited with helping a number of states and localities pass laws banning no-knock warrants. He’s been enlisted by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration to work on public safety policy.
by Chris Farrell, Melissa Townsend and Kelly Gordon

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George Floyd asphyxiated in custody, doctor testifies in 3 ex-cops' federal trial

George Floyd asphyxiated in custody, doctor testifies in 3 ex-cops' federal trial

Carbon dioxide levels in Floyd’s blood show that he died of asphyxia and not sudden cardiac arrest, a Boston pulmonary and critical care doctor testified Monday as the trial resumed following a COVID-related pause.
by Jon Collins

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Trial of 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing to resume after COVID pause

Trial of 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing to resume after COVID pause

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights is expected to resume after it was paused because one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19. 
by The Associated Press

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