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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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Federal trial of former MPD cops raises court access concerns

Federal trial of former MPD cops raises court access concerns

Minnesotans and the world watched a live broadcast of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin almost one year ago. But unlike the state trial, federal courtroom proceedings involving the men accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights are not available for view outside the courthouse in downtown St. Paul.
by Nina Moini

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Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

Flores alleges that the league is "managed much like a plantation" charging that its 32 owners, none of whom are Black, profit from the labor of its players, 70 percent of whom are African American.
by Sharon Pruitt-Young and Jonathan Franklin

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Doctor expected to testify in trial of 3 cops in Floyd death

Doctor expected to testify in trial of 3 cops in Floyd death

A medical doctor from out-of-state was expected to be among the government's next witnesses as testimony continues in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights.
by The Associated Press

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Kyle Rittenhouse is going to court to get his gun back

Kyle Rittenhouse is going to court to get his gun back

Rittenhouse's spokesman said he wants to destroy the rifle and throw the rest of the items away so nothing can be used as a political symbol celebrating the shootings.
by The Associated Press

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