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Crime, Law and Justice

In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

On the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by police, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Critics call Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson's insurrection comments racist

Critics call Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson's insurrection comments racist

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is being called racist for an interview in which the white Republican said he wasn't worried about the predominantly white supporters of President Donald Trump during the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, but that he might have been if they had been Black Lives Matter protesters.
by The Associated Press

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A year after Breonna Taylor's killing, family says there's 'no accountability'

A year after Breonna Taylor's killing, family says there's 'no accountability'

Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her apartment by Louisville police last March. "I can't believe it's a year later and we're still just asking people to do the right thing," her mother said recently.
by Brakkton Booker and Rachel Treisman

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Week 1 of Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

Week 1 of Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

A trial with huge local, national and international attention began as trials typically do, with jury selection. But the circumstances are far from typical. This week, we begin a new Saturday edition of Minnesota Today to bring you the highlights and takeaways from the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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A look at big settlements in U.S. police killings

A look at big settlements in U.S. police killings

The attorney for George Floyd’s family says a $27 million settlement by the city of Minneapolis is the largest pretrial civil rights settlement ever. It “sends a powerful message that Black lives do matter and police brutality against people of color must end,” says attorney Ben Crump.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis council approves $27M Floyd family settlement

Minneapolis council approves $27M Floyd family settlement

It’s a record payout for the city. George Floyd was killed in May while in police custody. “If I could get him back, I would give all of this back,” Philonise Floyd, George’s brother, said of the settlement. “America, we need to heal. This nation needs healing. Our family needs healing.”
by Jon Collins

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Chauvin trial: 7th juror seated; Mpls. to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit

Chauvin trial: 7th juror seated; Mpls. to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously agreed to a $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd. The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continues in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death.
by Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Your questions about the Chauvin trial, answered

Your questions about the Chauvin trial, answered

Why are potential jurors asked about religion, who can dismiss them and why can the jury hear about Derek Chauvin’s past but not George Floyd’s? We tapped a law professor to answer your questions.
by Tom Crann

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