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Plea Deal Rejected by 3 Ex-Officers in George Floyd's Death
Prosecutors have revealed that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but say the defendants rejected them
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No Charges for Police Officer in Amir Locke Death
Minnesota officials said there is “insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges in this case.”
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No Charges Filed in No-Knock Warrant Killing of Amir Locke
Minnesota prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in February
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Minneapolis Teachers Strike For Better Pay, Smaller Classes
Two thirds of support staff in Minneapolis schools are “homeless or highly mobile,” and many staff work multiple jobs, said Aria Campbell. Campbell is a rep with the Minnesota Federation of Teachers and a support professional in Minneapolis schools. Teachers have been on strike for two weeks now, calling for wage increases, more manageable class sizes and mental health resources...
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Teachers On Strike in Minneapolis
Teachers across Minneapolis are on strike after their demands for better pay, smaller class sizes and mental health resources were not met by the school district.
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Three Officers Found Guilty of Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
Former officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao were each charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority.
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Wright Family, Activists See Injustice in Potter's Sentence
The issue of race was barely brought up during the trial of Kim Potter
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Kim Potter Sentenced to 2 Years in Daunte Wright's Death
Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, has been sentenced to two years in prison
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Cop Safety Cited in No-Knock Warrant Ahead of Amir Locke's Death
Documents show authorities searching the Minneapolis apartment where Amir Locke was killed by a SWAT team member said they believed a no-knock search warrant was necessary to protect the public and officers investigating a violent homicide.
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Amir Locke's Cousin Arrested in Probe That Led to Fatal Raid
Authorities arrested Amir Locke’s 17-year-old cousin in connection with the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Locke while conducting a search warrant.
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Parents Say Amir Locke Was ‘Executed'; Minn. Mayor Halts No-Knock Entries
The Minneapolis mayor has imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed as a SWAT team carried out a search warrant in a downtown apartment.
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Suburban Sprawl Is Weighing on the U.S. Economy
Real estate zoning restrictions have produced a national housing shortage and affordability crisis. Architects and economists say reform could boost growth.
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Be Sure to Keep Your Will Or Estate Plan Updated. Here Are 3 Key Reasons Why
Even if you don’t have a major change in your life, aspects of your will and overall estate plan should be reviewed fairly regularly.
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A Rare Trial Begins: 3 Ex-Cops Could Face Prison For Violating George Floyd's Civil Rights
Opening arguments began Monday in the federal trial for three officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his fatal arrest in May 2020. Criminal defense attorney and legal analyst Molly Parmer explains potential legal strategies for the attorneys defending former Minneapolis officers Tou Thao, J. Kueng and Thomas Lane.
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Defense: Chauvin Called ‘All of the Shots' When Floyd Killed
Prosecutors in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights accused the men of standing by as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin “slowly killed George Floyd right in front of them.”
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Jury in Federal Trial in Floyd Killing Appears Mostly White
A jury of 18 people who appeared mostly white was picked Thursday for the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing
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Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge in Floyd's Death
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
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Former Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Set to Plead Guilty in Federal Civil Rights Case for George Floyd Killing
The murder of George Floyd by Police Officer Derek Chauvin led to protests nationwide and demands for reform of U.S. police departments.
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A Photographer Followed George Floyd's Family After His Death — This Is What He Saw
Minneapolis photographer Uzoma Obasi was invited to shadow George Floyd’s family in the wake of his May 2020 murder that sparked mass protests across the country. He took more than 30,000 photos with the goal of “documenting the humanity around George.” NBCLX contributor Greg Bledsoe brings his Family Geography Project to Minneapolis to share Obasi’s powerful images and his story.
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11 Great Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List
Whether you’re shopping for a girlfriend or your favorite uncle, here is a little something for everyone.