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Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."
by Tom Dreisbach

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Answering your questions about the Supreme Court

Answering your questions about the Supreme Court

As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his nominee to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, host Angela Davis talks with two constitutional law professors about the nomination and confirmation process, the history and size of the Supreme Court and whether the highest court in the land was designed to reflect the American citizenry or not.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Floyd killing: Ex-cop says he feared angering Chauvin might lead to firing

Floyd killing: Ex-cop says he feared angering Chauvin might lead to firing

Former Minneapolis officer J. Alexander Kueng told jurors at his federal trial Thursday he was still on rookie probation at the scene of George Floyd’s arrest in May 2020 and worried he could be fired if he displeased Derek Chauvin, his senior officer.
by Jon Collins

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Trial of 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing to resume after COVID pause

Trial of 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing to resume after COVID pause

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights is expected to resume after it was paused because one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19. 
by The Associated Press

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