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Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

In an unusual request, an attorney representing one of the former Minneapolis police officers said broadcasting the cases to the public is crucial to ensuring a fair trial during the pandemic and in light of “inappropriate” statements from city and government officials. But a judge said such a move would risk tainting the jury pool.
by Riham Feshir

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Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposal to change the city charter to allow the Police Department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

The memorial for George Floyd has become a central location for people to gather and share their experiences. Two of our photographers set out to help people capture images of themselves there.
by Evan Frost

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Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.
by Brian Bakst

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Artists demand #MeToo moment in Minnesota music

Several musicians are calling out what they say is a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Twin Cities music scene. In recent days, they have used social media to compile names and stories of harassment they have endured.
by Marianne Combs

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Attorney General Barr says DOJ acts independent of Trump interests

Attorney General Barr says DOJ acts independent of Trump interests

In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.
by Alana Wise and Miles Parks

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NASCAR completes noose investigation; can't determine how it got into driver's garage

NASCAR completes noose investigation; can't determine how it got into driver's garage

NASCAR President Steve Phelps acknowledged the investigation's findings prompt another question — how could the noose have gone unnoticed by so many people in October 2019 and this past Sunday morning. The noose wasn't reported to a NASCAR official until late Sunday.
by Tom Goldman

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Funding for key Minneapolis police initiative falls through

Funding for key Minneapolis police initiative falls through

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said earlier this month that his department was going to engage the services of a Chicago company that markets a data-driven early intervention system to identify problematic officers. The department was working on funding with the Minneapolis Foundation, which has now backed out.
by The Associated Press

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As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices

As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices

The POST board, which oversees licensing and standards for police officers in Minnesota, is embarking on a comprehensive review of its policies that may lead to changes to licensing, complaint and discipline and pre-service training.
by Riham Feshir

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