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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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Activist and Christian hip-hop artist remembers his friend, George Floyd

Activist and Christian hip-hop artist remembers his friend, George Floyd

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ronnie Lillard, an activist, Christian hip-hop artist and friend of George Floyd, as the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin continues.
by Ari Shapiro

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Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate

Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate

Racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, but a Los Angeles-based civil rights group says the actual numbers are even higher.
by H.J. Mai

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Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen

Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen

Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to restore a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. A sixth person was selected for the jury during morning proceedings.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Daily recaps: Here's how the trial unfolded

Daily recaps: Here's how the trial unfolded

A jury found Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts — second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter — in George Floyd’s killing last May.
by MPR News Staff

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Security camera hack exposes hospitals, workplaces, schools

Security camera hack exposes hospitals, workplaces, schools

Hackers aiming to call attention to the dangers of mass surveillance said they were able to peer into hospitals, schools, factories, jails and corporate offices after they broke into the systems of a security-camera startup. 
by The Associated Press

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Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha killings delayed until November

Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha killings delayed until November

The request to postpone came from prosecutors and defense lawyers looking for more time to build their cases. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two men and wounding another.
by Vanessa Romo

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