President Trump suggests limiting chokeholds by police 'generally speaking'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’d like to see an end to the police use of chokeholds, except in limited circumstances.PresidentTrump made the comments in an interview with Fox News Channel that aired Friday.PresidentTrump said he doesn’t like chokeholds and thinks that, “generally speaking” the practice “should be ended.”But PresidentTrump also talked at length about a scenario in which a police officer is alone and fighting one-on-one and might need to use the tactic.The White House has been working to craft an executive order on policing in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody, which has sparked protests across the nation and around the world demanding justice and racial equality.Congress also has been working to craft legislation in response.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’d like to see an end to the police use of chokeholds, except in limited circumstances.PresidentTrump made the comments in an interview with Fox News Channel that aired Friday.PresidentTrump said he doesn’t like chokeholds and thinks that, “generally speaking” the practice “should be ended.”But PresidentTrump also talked at length about a scenario in which a police officer is alone and fighting one-on-one and might need to use the tactic.The White House has been working to craft an executive order on policing in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody, which has sparked protests across the nation and around the world demanding justice and racial equality.Congress also has been working to craft legislation in response.
Protests continue for 14th straight day; group marches from McGovern Park into Brown Deer
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters marched for hours in Milwaukee County on Thursday, June 11 -- the 14th straight day of protests following the death of George Floyd.A group of protesters started at McGovern Park at 3 p.m. and marched peacefully north on 60th into Brown Deer.
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters marched for hours in Milwaukee County on Thursday, June 11 -- the 14th straight day of protests following the death of George Floyd.A group of protesters started at McGovern Park at 3 p.m. and marched peacefully north on 60th into Brown Deer.
AP: Police officers' personal info leaked online, Department of Homeland Security warns
WASHINGTON — Personal information of police officers in departments nationwide is being leaked online amid tense interactions at demonstrations across the U.S. over the police custody death of George Floyd and others, according to an unclassified intelligence document from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, obtained by The Associated Press.The document warns that the effort, known as “doxxing,” could lead to attacks by “violent opportunists or domestic violent extremists” or could prevent law enforcement officials from carrying out their duties.Multiple high-ranking police officials in a number of cities, including Washington, Atlanta, Boston and New York have had their personal information shared on social media, including their home addresses, email addresses and phone numbers, the report warns.“At least one of the police commissioners was targeted for his alleged support of the use of tear gas to disperse protests,” it says.Police officials nationwide have spoken out lately saying they feel caught in the middle of trying to stop violent protests, and feel abandoned by lawmakers in the demand for police reform.
WASHINGTON — Personal information of police officers in departments nationwide is being leaked online amid tense interactions at demonstrations across the U.S. over the police custody death of George Floyd and others, according to an unclassified intelligence document from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, obtained by The Associated Press.The document warns that the effort, known as “doxxing,” could lead to attacks by “violent opportunists or domestic violent extremists” or could prevent law enforcement officials from carrying out their duties.Multiple high-ranking police officials in a number of cities, including Washington, Atlanta, Boston and New York have had their personal information shared on social media, including their home addresses, email addresses and phone numbers, the report warns.“At least one of the police commissioners was targeted for his alleged support of the use of tear gas to disperse protests,” it says.Police officials nationwide have spoken out lately saying they feel caught in the middle of trying to stop violent protests, and feel abandoned by lawmakers in the demand for police reform.
'What prevents crime is resources:' 2 Wisconsin state lawmakers support move to 'defund police'
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters in Madison painted "Defund Police” in huge yellow letters on Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters in Madison painted "Defund Police” in huge yellow letters on Monday.
MPD bids to purchase tear gas, equipment ahead of DNC pulled over concerns it's been misused
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Common Council committee is saying no to Milwaukee police -- who wanted to purchase more tear gas.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Common Council committee is saying no to Milwaukee police -- who wanted to purchase more tear gas.
'Now is the time:' Milwaukee County legislators consider changes to law enforcement processes
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd's brother testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10 as the House considers policing reforms -- a debate that is being had across the country, including in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd's brother testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10 as the House considers policing reforms -- a debate that is being had across the country, including in Milwaukee County.
Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail
MINNEAPOLIS -- One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.According to jail records, Thomas Lane was released from custody at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, a week after he was first taken into custody.He was charged last week in Floyd's death, days after Derek Chauvin was charged with murder in the case.
MINNEAPOLIS -- One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.According to jail records, Thomas Lane was released from custody at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, a week after he was first taken into custody.He was charged last week in Floyd's death, days after Derek Chauvin was charged with murder in the case.
'Insensitive, wrong and racist:' Trainer on leave over 'I Can't Breathe' workout at Wauwatosa gym
WAUWATOSA -- An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10.
WAUWATOSA -- An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10.
Group of kids organizes protest in West Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee kids aren't even in high school yet, but they are already protesting for change.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee kids aren't even in high school yet, but they are already protesting for change.
Vegas police officer shot in head may need ventilator for rest of his life, family says
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas police officer shot in the head while attempting to disperse a group of protesters on the Strip last week will likely remain on a ventilator for the rest of his life, his family said Tuesday, June 9.The family of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Shay Mikalonis, 29, gave an update on his condition in a statement released through the department."Shay is on a ventilator and will be for the foreseeable future or perhaps the rest of his life," the statement said.The family said Mikalonis is still listed in critical condition in a trauma unit at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas police officer shot in the head while attempting to disperse a group of protesters on the Strip last week will likely remain on a ventilator for the rest of his life, his family said Tuesday, June 9.The family of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Shay Mikalonis, 29, gave an update on his condition in a statement released through the department."Shay is on a ventilator and will be for the foreseeable future or perhaps the rest of his life," the statement said.The family said Mikalonis is still listed in critical condition in a trauma unit at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
Madison mayor apologizes for comments made in video thanking police officers
MADISON -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is walking back comments she made in a video that was recorded as a way for her to thank the city’s police officers for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and the recent protests and violence that erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s death, WMTV reported.In an apology posted on the City of Madison’s website, Rhodes-Conway reiterated her commitment to the Black Lives Matter movement and said she “failed to center this in her message to the police department.” She went on to acknowledge the video may have damaged her relationship with the Black community:
MADISON -- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is walking back comments she made in a video that was recorded as a way for her to thank the city’s police officers for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and the recent protests and violence that erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s death, WMTV reported.In an apology posted on the City of Madison’s website, Rhodes-Conway reiterated her commitment to the Black Lives Matter movement and said she “failed to center this in her message to the police department.” She went on to acknowledge the video may have damaged her relationship with the Black community:
'Live PD' host says show is 'coming back' after being pulled from air: 'We are not abandoning you'
NEW YORK -- "Live PD" doesn't seem to be gone for good.A&E recently made the decision to stop airing "Live PD," a reality show following on-duty police officers, in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody.
NEW YORK -- "Live PD" doesn't seem to be gone for good.A&E recently made the decision to stop airing "Live PD," a reality show following on-duty police officers, in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody.
HBO Max pulls 'Gone With the Wind' from library amid racial tensions
BURBANK, Calif. -- HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.
BURBANK, Calif. -- HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform following George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department will withdraw from police union contract negotiations, Chief Medaria Arradondo said Wednesday, as he announced initial steps in what he said would be transformational reforms to the agency in the wake of George Floyd's death.Faced with calls from activists and a majority of City Council members to dismantle or defund the department, Arradondo also said he would use a new system to identify problem officers and intervene if there are early warning signs of trouble."We will have a police department that our communities view as legitimate, trusting and working with their best interests at heart,” he told reporters during a news conference more than two weeks after Floyd died after a white officer pressed his knee into the handcuffed black man's neck even after he stopped moving and pleading for air.Activists have pointed to racial inequities and brutality, as well as a system that refuses to discipline problem officers.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department will withdraw from police union contract negotiations, Chief Medaria Arradondo said Wednesday, as he announced initial steps in what he said would be transformational reforms to the agency in the wake of George Floyd's death.Faced with calls from activists and a majority of City Council members to dismantle or defund the department, Arradondo also said he would use a new system to identify problem officers and intervene if there are early warning signs of trouble."We will have a police department that our communities view as legitimate, trusting and working with their best interests at heart,” he told reporters during a news conference more than two weeks after Floyd died after a white officer pressed his knee into the handcuffed black man's neck even after he stopped moving and pleading for air.Activists have pointed to racial inequities and brutality, as well as a system that refuses to discipline problem officers.
Text of testimony of George Floyd's brother before Congress
WASHINGTON -- Prepared text of the testimony of Philonise Floyd, a brother of George Floyd, before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10:Chairman Jerrold Nadler and members of the Committee:Thank you for the invitation to be here today to talk about my big brother, George.
WASHINGTON -- Prepared text of the testimony of Philonise Floyd, a brother of George Floyd, before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10:Chairman Jerrold Nadler and members of the Committee:Thank you for the invitation to be here today to talk about my big brother, George.
NJ prison guard who mocked George Floyd killing suspended
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A corrections officer who participated in a counterprotest to a Black Lives Matter demonstration in New Jersey in which people reenacted the death of George Floyd was suspended after the video was widely shared on social media.In the video, protesters march along a street Monday in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, chanting “George Floyd!” and “Black Lives Matter!” The video shows they are being escorted by local police.They pass a private property filled with firewood for sale.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A corrections officer who participated in a counterprotest to a Black Lives Matter demonstration in New Jersey in which people reenacted the death of George Floyd was suspended after the video was widely shared on social media.In the video, protesters march along a street Monday in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, chanting “George Floyd!” and “Black Lives Matter!” The video shows they are being escorted by local police.They pass a private property filled with firewood for sale.
Report: Mississippi lawmakers drafting resolution to remove Confederate emblem from state flag
MISSISSIPPI -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Mississippi this week began to draft a resolution to change the state’s flag, as calls have grown to remove the Confederate battle emblem, according to a report.
MISSISSIPPI -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Mississippi this week began to draft a resolution to change the state’s flag, as calls have grown to remove the Confederate battle emblem, according to a report.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
MINNEAPOLIS -- Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.Sources familiar with the scuttled negotiations say it would have been a “universal deal” that would have included state murder charges as well as federal civil rights charges.Those intense negotiations delayed a previously announced press conference on Thursday, May 28, by nearly two hours.“I thought we would have another development to talk to you about, but we don’t,” said U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald at the start of the delayed press conference in front of the FBI’s Brooklyn Center Headquarters.In a statement, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed the talks."There were early negotiations with the defendant (Derek Chauvin), between the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Attorney,” said Hennepin County Attorney spokesperson Chuck Laszewski in a statement to the FOX 9 Investigators.“Ultimately, those negotiations failed," Laszewski added.At the time, Chauvin was represented by Tom Kelly, who declined to comment.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.Sources familiar with the scuttled negotiations say it would have been a “universal deal” that would have included state murder charges as well as federal civil rights charges.Those intense negotiations delayed a previously announced press conference on Thursday, May 28, by nearly two hours.“I thought we would have another development to talk to you about, but we don’t,” said U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald at the start of the delayed press conference in front of the FBI’s Brooklyn Center Headquarters.In a statement, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed the talks."There were early negotiations with the defendant (Derek Chauvin), between the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Attorney,” said Hennepin County Attorney spokesperson Chuck Laszewski in a statement to the FOX 9 Investigators.“Ultimately, those negotiations failed," Laszewski added.At the time, Chauvin was represented by Tom Kelly, who declined to comment.