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Officer charged in Floyd's death eligible for pension money

The Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers says former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Minnesota lawmakers considering wide-ranging legislation to change police training and procedures in the state, in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, heard hours of public testimony Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the department announced early Sunday. That follows the resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields.
by The Associated Press

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Anoka County deputies use tear gas to clear crowd from park

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said it used tear gas to disperse a “unruly” crowd Friday at a park beach in Oak Grove, after some people refused repeated orders to leave the area.
by MPR News Staff

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StoryCorps: From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, a dad and son keep protesting for equality

StoryCorps: From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, a dad and son keep protesting for equality

Albert and Aidan Sykes have protested against racial injustice for years. What makes this moment especially tough, says Aidan, 14, "is knowing that could have been me."
by Jud Esty-Kendall and Emma Bowman

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Experienced judge assigned to officers' cases in Floyd death

Experienced judge assigned to officers' cases in Floyd death

The cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers who face charges in the killing of George Floyd have been assigned to a Hennepin County judge who has experience as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor.
by The Associated Press

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For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks

For immigrants, marching with Black Lives Matter has risks

Many immigrants feel solidarity with the Black Lives Movement and want to participate in ongoing national marches. But they face an added risk of ending up in immigration custody if they get arrested, even for protesting peacefully. 
by The Associated Press

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Special session begins with debate over COVID-19 emergency, police powers

Special session begins with debate over COVID-19 emergency, police powers

The special session of the Legislature got underway Friday with a debate over extending the emergency authority of Gov. Tim Walz to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Republicans also released a much shorter list of policing changes than the one Walz backed Thursday.
by Tim Pugmire

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