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AG announces charges in death of Breonna Taylor
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced federal charges against four current and former Louisville police officers in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020….
Lyoya protest, Passover prayers, Coachella: World in Photos, April 18, 2022
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
White House backtracks after Biden says Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ l GMA
Following President Joe Biden’s words on Saturday in Poland, the White House and Democrats leapt to explain that the president was not endorsing regime change…
Kim Potter sentenced for Daunte Wright’s death: What it means
Trial attorney Channa Lloyd reacts to Kim Potter’s two-year sentence and what it means for the Black Lives Matter movement in the U.S. WATCH the…
3 former officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
The jury has found all three former officers guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights by not providing medical aid to Floyd, and also failing…
Australia’s aboriginal community finds hope from BLM
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the systemic racism against Australia’s aboriginal community and how they found hope and inspiration from the Black Lives Matter…
Day 7 of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial concludes in Wisconsin
Criminal defense attorney Michael Koribanics discusses the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse after Day 7 of arguments concluded in Kenosha, Wisconsin. source
The latest on Day 4 of Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
ABC’s Alex Presha discusses the latest updates during Day 4 of the trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in…
Prosecution and defense paint 2 distinctly different portraits of Ahmaud Arbery
Prosecutors portrayed Arbery as a family man, an avid runner and a victim, while the defense tried to convince jurors that Arbery was a threatening…
Casey Goodson’s mother: ‘My son will make a difference’ l ABCNL Prime
ABC News’ Phil Lipoff speaks with Tamala Payne, mother of Casey Goodson Jr., and family’s attorney Sean Walton about the murder charges against former sheriff’s…
Pedestal from Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia to be removed
The land on which the pedestal sits will be transferred from state ownership to the city of Richmond. #ABCNews #RobertELee #RichmondVirginia source
Columbus, Ohio, to pay $5.75 million to people injured in 2020 protests
Ohio’s capital city also agreed to a permanent injunction on using nonlethal force against nonviolent protesters as part of the settlement. source
Former officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges | WNT
Former police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of George Floyd. A jury found him guilty on state criminal charges…
NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
Several player demonstrations took place during the preseason games after the NFL said it will not discipline players for protests. source
What branding social activism could mean for Nike’s business
Colin Kaepernick, currently embroiled in legal proceedings against the league, was chosen for the company’s “Just Do It” campaign, which sparked protests from some sports…
‘A maximum sentence I think is absolutely needed’ for Derek Chauvin: Karen Bass | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews California Rep. Karen Bass on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #KarenBass #DerekChauvin source
‘The vast majority of law enforcement officers … do the right thing’: Sen. Rick Scott | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Florida Sen. Rick Scott on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #RickScott #LawEnforcement source
Justice Department investigates Louisville Metro Police Department
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the Justice Department’s new “pattern or practice†investigation of the Louisville, Kentucky police department, one year after the death…
Sister of Isaiah Brown and family attorney on deputy shooting
Isaiah Brown was allegedly shot 10 times by a police deputy who mistook Brown’s cordless house phone for a gun. source
Chauvin juror: ‘I’m still somewhat decompressing’
Brandon Mitchell speaks with ABC News’ Linsey Davis about what it was like to be a juror on the Derek Chauvin murder trial and how…