Minneapolis council majority backs disbanding police force
DETROIT — A majority of the members of the Minneapolis City Council said Sunday they support disbanding the city's police department, an aggressive stance that comes just as the state has launched a civil rights investigation after George Floyd's death.Nine of the council’s 12 members appeared with activists at a rally in a city park Sunday afternoon and vowed to end policing as the city currently knows it.
DETROIT — A majority of the members of the Minneapolis City Council said Sunday they support disbanding the city's police department, an aggressive stance that comes just as the state has launched a civil rights investigation after George Floyd's death.Nine of the council’s 12 members appeared with activists at a rally in a city park Sunday afternoon and vowed to end policing as the city currently knows it.
Man seen clinging to hood of moving car during Pensacola demonstrations
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man was filmed clinging to the hood of a moving car on the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida during protests on Saturday, June 6, according to Pensacola police.An SUV was about to get onto the bridge as a line of protesters were attempting to block traffic.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man was filmed clinging to the hood of a moving car on the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida during protests on Saturday, June 6, according to Pensacola police.An SUV was about to get onto the bridge as a line of protesters were attempting to block traffic.
Duty to intervene: Floyd cops spoke up but didn't step in
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis was among several cities that had policies on the books requiring police officers to intervene to stop colleagues from using unreasonable force, but that didn't save George Floyd and law enforcement experts say such rules will always run up against entrenched police culture and the fear of being ostracized and branded a “rat.”Power dynamics may have been magnified in the Floyd case because two of the four officers involved were rookies and the most senior officer on the scene was a training officer, Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran who was seen putting his knee on the back of the black man’s neck despite his cries that he couldn’t breathe.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis was among several cities that had policies on the books requiring police officers to intervene to stop colleagues from using unreasonable force, but that didn't save George Floyd and law enforcement experts say such rules will always run up against entrenched police culture and the fear of being ostracized and branded a “rat.”Power dynamics may have been magnified in the Floyd case because two of the four officers involved were rookies and the most senior officer on the scene was a training officer, Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran who was seen putting his knee on the back of the black man’s neck despite his cries that he couldn’t breathe.
New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests
NEW YORK — New York City is lifting its curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning.The 8 p.m. citywide curfew, New York's first in decades, had been set to remain in effect through at least Sunday, with the city planning to lift it at the same time it enters the first phase of reopening after more than two months of shutdowns because of the coronavirus.“Yesterday and last night we saw the very best of our city,” de Blasio tweeted in his announcement of the curfew's end “effective immediately.” “Tomorrow we take the first big step to restart.”The move followed New York City police pulling back on enforcing the curfew Saturday as thousands took to the streets and parks to protest police brutality, sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.More than two hours after the curfew had passed Saturday night, groups of several hundred demonstrators continued to march in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while police monitored them but took a hands-off approach.Local politicians and civil liberties advocates had called for an end to the 8 p.m. curfew, complaining that it causes needless friction when officers try to enforce it.
NEW YORK — New York City is lifting its curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning.The 8 p.m. citywide curfew, New York's first in decades, had been set to remain in effect through at least Sunday, with the city planning to lift it at the same time it enters the first phase of reopening after more than two months of shutdowns because of the coronavirus.“Yesterday and last night we saw the very best of our city,” de Blasio tweeted in his announcement of the curfew's end “effective immediately.” “Tomorrow we take the first big step to restart.”The move followed New York City police pulling back on enforcing the curfew Saturday as thousands took to the streets and parks to protest police brutality, sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.More than two hours after the curfew had passed Saturday night, groups of several hundred demonstrators continued to march in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while police monitored them but took a hands-off approach.Local politicians and civil liberties advocates had called for an end to the 8 p.m. curfew, complaining that it causes needless friction when officers try to enforce it.
WATCH: Antetokounmpo, other Bucks players join Milwaukee protest
MILWAUKEE -- As protests continued in Milwaukee for a ninth consecutive day, crowds were joined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sterling Brown, Brook Lopez and other members of the Milwaukee Bucks near 27th and Wisconsin on Saturday, June 6.The players joined the march around 5:30 p.m. and continued walking with the group for roughly 45 minutes.
MILWAUKEE -- As protests continued in Milwaukee for a ninth consecutive day, crowds were joined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sterling Brown, Brook Lopez and other members of the Milwaukee Bucks near 27th and Wisconsin on Saturday, June 6.The players joined the march around 5:30 p.m. and continued walking with the group for roughly 45 minutes.
'Keep that positivity going:' Community cleanup 'protest' hits 3 Milwaukee neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE -- Communities in Milwaukee came together to help clean up three neighborhoods Saturday afternoon, in an effort to provide an additional way for residents to call for change and social justice across the city and nation.Alderman Russell Stamper’s #WeWork Initiative highlights three neighborhoods in the 15th District by organizing a neighborhood cleanup and beautification initiatives from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.“This is another form of protesting,” said Rayhanio Boynes, of the Creative Corridor. “We are taking ownership of our neighborhood and we’re encouraging others to take ownership of theirs.
MILWAUKEE -- Communities in Milwaukee came together to help clean up three neighborhoods Saturday afternoon, in an effort to provide an additional way for residents to call for change and social justice across the city and nation.Alderman Russell Stamper’s #WeWork Initiative highlights three neighborhoods in the 15th District by organizing a neighborhood cleanup and beautification initiatives from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.“This is another form of protesting,” said Rayhanio Boynes, of the Creative Corridor. “We are taking ownership of our neighborhood and we’re encouraging others to take ownership of theirs.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
RAEFORD, N.C. - George Floyd's family members gathered for a song- and prayer-filled private memorial service Saturday in the North Carolina town where he grew up.A public viewing was held earlier in Raeford, the small town near Fayetteville where Floyd was born 46 years ago, which drew long lines of mourners from around the country.Family members and public officials spoke at the service honoring Floyd, whose death last week in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests across the U.S. and the world against police brutality and racism."Some death ain't about dying.
RAEFORD, N.C. - George Floyd's family members gathered for a song- and prayer-filled private memorial service Saturday in the North Carolina town where he grew up.A public viewing was held earlier in Raeford, the small town near Fayetteville where Floyd was born 46 years ago, which drew long lines of mourners from around the country.Family members and public officials spoke at the service honoring Floyd, whose death last week in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests across the U.S. and the world against police brutality and racism."Some death ain't about dying.
College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity
Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.“An officer walked up to my window and asked, ‘What’s a guy from your neck of the woods doing up here, like real sarcastically,” the South Carolina coach recalled. “My proper name is Francisco, middle name Jose.
Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.“An officer walked up to my window and asked, ‘What’s a guy from your neck of the woods doing up here, like real sarcastically,” the South Carolina coach recalled. “My proper name is Francisco, middle name Jose.
Prosecutor: 2 Buffalo police charged with assault in shoving 75-year-old protester
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski, who surrendered Saturday morning, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski, who surrendered Saturday morning, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death.Exhibit No. 1 at trial is likely to be bystander video showing Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into the back of Floyd’s neck as the handcuffed Floyd says he can't breathe.
CHICAGO — As damning as video evidence in the George Floyd case appears to be, prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer in Floyd's May 25 death.Exhibit No. 1 at trial is likely to be bystander video showing Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into the back of Floyd’s neck as the handcuffed Floyd says he can't breathe.
Michael Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.In a joint statement Friday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of “ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”“Black lives matter,” the statement said. “This isn’t a controversial statement.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.In a joint statement Friday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of “ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”“Black lives matter,” the statement said. “This isn’t a controversial statement.
'Creativity out of tragedy:' Milwaukee artists complete mural in memory of George Floyd
MILWAUKEE -- A mural of George Floyd went from an idea to creation quickly thanks to a handful of Milwaukee artists.Just as quickly as it went up, the mural near North and Holton on the city's north side is now becoming more -- a memorial.
MILWAUKEE -- A mural of George Floyd went from an idea to creation quickly thanks to a handful of Milwaukee artists.Just as quickly as it went up, the mural near North and Holton on the city's north side is now becoming more -- a memorial.
Minneapolis, St. Paul no longer under curfew; state to start scaling back National Guard presence
MINNEAPOLIS — Residents of Minneapolis and St.
MINNEAPOLIS — Residents of Minneapolis and St.
Attorney General Barr says he didn’t give tactical order to clear White House protesters
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr says law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening, and he says he did not give a command to disperse the crowd, though he supported the decision.Barr’s comments in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday were his most detailed explanation yet of what unfolded outside the White House earlier this week.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr says law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening, and he says he did not give a command to disperse the crowd, though he supported the decision.Barr’s comments in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday were his most detailed explanation yet of what unfolded outside the White House earlier this week.
'I want us to take action:' Matt LaFleur on NFL's role in addressing social justice
GREEN BAY -- The national reaction to the death of George Floyd has also affected the world of sports.On Thursday, a group of NFL players released a video critical of how the NFL handled their silent and peaceful protests from years back.
GREEN BAY -- The national reaction to the death of George Floyd has also affected the world of sports.On Thursday, a group of NFL players released a video critical of how the NFL handled their silent and peaceful protests from years back.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
LOS ANGELES - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.“We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People,” said Goodell in a post to Twitter encouraging all NFL players to “speak out and peacefully protest.”
LOS ANGELES - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.“We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People,” said Goodell in a post to Twitter encouraging all NFL players to “speak out and peacefully protest.”
Seattle mayor to ban tear gas for next 30 days amid protests
SEATTLE — The Seattle mayor has banned the police use of tear gas as protests continue in the city and nationally over the killing of George Floyd.Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a news conference Friday afternoon that the ban would continue for 30 days.The move came hours after three civilian police watchdog groups urged city leaders to do so to build public trust and until the department adopts policies and training for the use of the chemical agent, The Seattle Times reported.“After hearing concerns about the use of CS gas for crowd control purposes earlier this week ...
SEATTLE — The Seattle mayor has banned the police use of tear gas as protests continue in the city and nationally over the killing of George Floyd.Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a news conference Friday afternoon that the ban would continue for 30 days.The move came hours after three civilian police watchdog groups urged city leaders to do so to build public trust and until the department adopts policies and training for the use of the chemical agent, The Seattle Times reported.“After hearing concerns about the use of CS gas for crowd control purposes earlier this week ...
Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens
WASHINGTON — Protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd vowed Friday to turn an extraordinary outpouring of grief into a sustained movement as demonstrations shifted to a calmer, but no less determined focus on addressing racial injustice.In Minneapolis, where Floyd died in police custody, the city agreed to ban police chokeholds and require officers to intervene any time they see unauthorized force by another officer.
WASHINGTON — Protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd vowed Friday to turn an extraordinary outpouring of grief into a sustained movement as demonstrations shifted to a calmer, but no less determined focus on addressing racial injustice.In Minneapolis, where Floyd died in police custody, the city agreed to ban police chokeholds and require officers to intervene any time they see unauthorized force by another officer.
Groups march through Greendale, West Allis in honor of George Floyd, others
GREENDALE -- Protesters covered more ground across Milwaukee County suburbs on Friday, June 5 -- demonstrating in honor of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man whose officer-involved death has sparked days of protest across the U.S.In Greendale, hundreds quickly gathered outside the high school for a peaceful matching honor of Floyd and other black lives lost at the hands of police.
GREENDALE -- Protesters covered more ground across Milwaukee County suburbs on Friday, June 5 -- demonstrating in honor of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man whose officer-involved death has sparked days of protest across the U.S.In Greendale, hundreds quickly gathered outside the high school for a peaceful matching honor of Floyd and other black lives lost at the hands of police.