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2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot

2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot

U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer's death.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: Civil settlement roils criminal case; 9th juror chosen

Chauvin trial: Civil settlement roils criminal case; 9th juror chosen

Derek Chauvin’s attorney told the court Monday he wants his client’s criminal trial postponed following Friday's news of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. The judge says he'll consider it.
by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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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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