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Crime, Law and Justice

Political divisions drive police brutality cases

Political divisions drive police brutality cases

Most of the largest civil settlements for police killings were in liberal areas in the year after the Ferguson, Mo., unrest. Now, lawyers say current protests are hardening political divisions on policing.
by Robert Benincasa

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Pandemic, 'Floyd effect' hamper Minneapolis crime prevention efforts

Pandemic, 'Floyd effect' hamper Minneapolis crime prevention efforts

During one of the most violent summers in more than a decade, the city’s public health initiatives to prevent retaliatory violence have been constrained by efforts to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 and public reaction to the police killing of George Floyd.
by Brandt Williams

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Records shed light on Guard call-up during May chaos

Records shed light on Guard call-up during May chaos

A Minnesota agency is set to hire an evaluator to review state government’s response to the civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s killing in May. Newly released documents detail some high-level deliberations.
by Brian Bakst

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Portland protests not abating after 100 days

Portland protests not abating after 100 days

Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, Ore., as nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing.
by The Associated Press

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